2003 Chevrolet Express Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Chevrolet Express, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“This vehicle was bought brand new but unbeknownst to me was made in canada (something which would not have been acceptable to me had I been told). Upon possession the windshield molding came off on the ride home. The driver side tierod end went at 12,000 miles and again at 24,000 miles because upon inspection the ball joints were never properly tightened. The bolts on the transmission were found by the dealer to have been never properly tightened. The sidedoor hinge had to be replaced at a cost of $600 because it froze up and could not be opened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10588771, filed 2014-05“The rack and pinion unit has lots of play in the center. (approx 50k) the transmission slips in reverse from day one. The gas pedal shift from left to right about 3 inches. (approx 40k) this van has about 50 repairs under warranty. This van is used by my wife and 4 kids.”
NHTSA complaint #10153267, filed 2006-03“Front wheels off the ground, steering wheel centered, held firmly in place, there is no play, looseness in steering system. Wheels turned 10-15', either direction there is approxmately 1 of play between wheels and steering wheel. Condition is the same by moveing either front wheels. Both wheels react to each other but not to the steering wheel. There seems to be a design defeciently in steering linkage or turbo-boost pump.another 2003 2500chev van, 28000 miles has the same problem, mine has 13,338 miles 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10108300, filed 2005-01Related recalls
- 02V330000Dec 12, 2002On certain vans with an 8,500 lb. Or 8,600 lb. Gross vehicle weight rating, the nut attaching the pitman arm to the steering linkage may not be tightened…Covers: Chevrolet Express 2003, GMC Savana 2003
- 02V326000Dec 2, 2002On certain vans, the right-hand tie rod end nut may not be tightened adequately. The nut can loosen resulting in separation of the tie rod from the steering…Covers: Chevrolet Express 2003, GMC Savana 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9% |
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 15% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 9% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 13% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Express
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology