2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 40%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, 40% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the freeway, my truck lost power which made me pull over quickly almost causing an accident..apparently I ran out of gas, while my fuel gauge was still showing a quarter of a tank...also other gauges on my cluster are not working like the speedometer. It is a 2003 chevy silverado and GM is charging over 600 dollars to repair, many owners are have the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10177433, filed 2006-12, 80,000 miles“Instrument cluster failed, no gas gauge, no speedometer. Gm sent me a letter offering to replace but only if less than 7 years old or 70,000 miles. I have more than 70,000 miles. This is a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10218419, filed 2008-02, 92,000 miles“I have a 2003 chevy silverado that my wife was driving when the wires under the front seat started smoking. When I got in to drive the truck the power seat did not work. So checked the fuse and it was blown. I changed the fuse and as soon as I put in a new fuse it would blow also I checked the wires under the seat and noticed that they were melted together. The truck has only a little over 100,000 miles I don't think this is normal and I would like to know if there are any other complaints, and if Chevrolet should fix this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10230192, filed 2008-06, 112,000 miles“I purchased Chevrolet silverado 1500 extender cab new in june 2003. I have approx. 165,000 miles on vehicle, the disc brakes ( all 4 wheels ) have been changed 1 time at about 110,000 miles. Exceptionally good life for brake pads ( they were still not worn completely out ) I have now been experiencing a brake pedal flutter/ significant pulsating just before vehicle comes to a complete stop. Existing dealer pads on vehicle are about 1/2 life according to service tech. Gm tech. Guessed at cause listing 4 different possibility's from corroded lines to booster pressure to caliber failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10345216, filed 2010-07, 160,000 miles“2003 chevy silverado 3500 truck--speedometer is stuck reading 10 MPH to fast, sometimes. It varies, but currently my speedometer thinks 25mph is 0. Thus when the speedometer says 55mph, I am actually(I think) driving 25mph. Ths starting point changes on a daily basis. My problem is I actually have no idea what speed I am traveling. For me this is very dangerous because I tow trailers and carry a large truck camper. Gm will not cover this under warranty on any of the GM cars/truck. In addition this is a very common issue with GM customers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10208612, filed 2007-11, 100 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 16 | 40% |
| 2002 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 12% |
| 1995 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
10 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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