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2003 Chevrolet Chevy Van Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
81,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Van (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Van. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 81,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 78 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I noticed a very strong odor of gas every time I filled the car. In december, I saw a larger pool of gas under my car as I was fill the tank. I looked under and saw most of the gas was spilling onto the ground. Took the car in to the deal and found out the filler tube was rusted through. The reason for this type of problem on a car that is 8 years old stems around the covering around the tube. Water gets trapped and cannot dry. Bad design. Luckily, I do not smoke.”

NHTSA complaint #10438046, filed 2011-12, 120,000 miles

Seat belts: “The shoulder straps in the rear of the van lock up while driving down the road. It is very uncomfortable and the passengers unfasten it in order to readjust the belt. The belt gets tighter and tighter if not taken off. This is not safe while going down the road to have to take off your seatbelt. This has happened ever since I owned this vehicle. I have a chevy venture 2003 which I purchased new.”

NHTSA complaint #10121424, filed 2005-05

Engine cooling: “We have a 2003 Chevrolet venture van v6 3.4l, odometer-49698. Vehicle made an odd sound when starting. This sound happened suddenly. We took it to the closest automotive repair shop their computer indicated a misfire code and they suggested changing the plugs. We opted to take the van to our mechanic. They checked the plugs and they looked brand new and were in good condition. The following description is straight from the service advisor of the automotive shop : one cylinder only has 35 PSI and there is a tapping noise in the top half of the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #10158941, filed 2006-06, 49,698 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 83,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–500%50–7550%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 81,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2003200420052006220102011201220142018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Van in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 78 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 78 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Chevy Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20031081,5000———Not enough data
20011358,6610———Not enough data
2000795,5000———Not enough data
19991295,3490———Not enough data
19981090,0000———Not enough data
19971289,8880———Not enough data
19957—0———Not enough data
1994520,0000———Not enough data
19936—0———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Chevy Van model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Van have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Van as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Van is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.

Has the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Van been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Van reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 81,500 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 83,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.