2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,233miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, 13% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,233 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I am pulling into a driveway or parking area, if the wheels are turned hard to the left or the right, when stopping and putting the truck in park, the steering wheel locks and you cannot get the steering wheel unlocked. The key will not release it out of the lock position, either by jiggling the key or the steering wheel. This has happened on several occasions. As a result, I am forced to have the entire key lock cylinder removed and replaced with a new one. I have had to do this three times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10265997, filed 2009-04, 150,000 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“Thumping in steering since purchase of the vehicle steering has been making noise and shakes and has been getting progressivley worse. The steering shaft has been replaced when new for the same problem. This is a common problem with these trucks. We are very concerned if it is safe to drive.ak”
NHTSA complaint #10188024, filed 2007-04, 60 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 13% |
| 2002 | 4 | 11% |
| 2001 | 2 | 10% |
| 1999 | 3 | 9% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 13 | 27% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 15% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
16 complaintsBrakes
10 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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