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Fuel systemPart report

2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
25%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
120,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.

“Filling up the van, notice that gasoline was leaking from the fuel filler tube. Investigation concluded that the plastic corrigated wrap that chevy placed on the tube, traps water, salt, dirt, ect... In it, allowing the pipe to rust, without the driver/owner noticing the damage until it starts leaking. As a firefighter, I realize the dangers of gasoline leaking under a vehicle, I feel that this is a serious design flaw for the filler tube.”

NHTSA complaint #10411911, filed 2011-07, 140,000 miles

“Chevy 2003 express van fuel filler neck has rusted through in 2 places and gas pours out every time I refuel. Only 63,000 miles on van. I believe this I s a very serious fire hazard!!! Is there a recall?”

NHTSA complaint #10355871, filed 2010-09, 63,000 miles

“Since approximately january of 2010, family members noticed an increasing amount of fuel leaking on the ground during fueling. After further investigation, I noticed it originated from the fuel filler tube which allows the gas to travel from the gas cap to the gas storage tank. August 2010, the leakage became so severe from the fuel filler tube I feared someone could ignite (I.e. Cigarette, cell phone, static charge) the 1 to 2 gallons of fuel leaked at the pump. My express was only out-of-commission at dealership for 2 days to replace the fuel filler tube. Dropping a at the time of fill up. …”

NHTSA complaint #10349272, filed 2010-08, 120,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003325%

Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500

Brakes
5 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology