2003 Chevrolet Express Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Chevrolet Express, 3% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving consumer smelled a burning odor. Within seconds the cabin was in smoke, then flames. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the consumer the fire started from the rear of the van. Consumer felt it was due to the rear license plate lamp socket, recall 03v217000, but was not sure. The van will be inspected by a Chevrolet inspector.”
NHTSA complaint #10055464, filed 2004-01Related recalls
- 03V217000Jun 10, 2003Certain vans have a condition in which water may enter and corrode the rear license plate lamp socket. If the lamp socket were to corrode, the rear license…Covers: Chevrolet Express 2003, GMC Savana 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 7% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2005 | 2 | 9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Express
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Express
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