2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle made a grinding noise. He inspected the vehicle and discovered that the front and rear brake pads and rotors were corroded. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that they could cover 50% of the repair cost for the rotors; however, the contact would be responsible for the brake pads and any additional costs. The vehicle is out of warranty. The manufacturer also stated that if the vehicle is not driven regularly, the components could corrode. The vehicle has not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10254141, filed 2009-01, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500
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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