2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- 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 Silverado 1500 HD, 2% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.
“These incidents happened during the following yrs at least 3 times a year now for each yr from 2005 till 2015 coming home from daughters and lost all head lamps and driving lights so was driving in complete darkness with no lights , thankfully we made it home the last 2 miles next day took to mechanic and he replaced the lamps , two weeks later got pulled over due to running lights one was out and got warning about that .......................this has happened 12 times since we owned this truck since 2005 and we have had to replace the whole headlamp assembly but now after 6 months lights go…”
NHTSA complaint #10703343, filed 2015-04, 36,000 miles“Bright lite indicator lite comes on dash with no key in ignition, kills battery over nite. Gas gauge in dash doesn't always work, truck has to get moving, sometimes right away and sometimes a little longer. Had to replace my throttle body control a couple months prior”
NHTSA complaint #11289947, filed 2019-12Related 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…
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
49 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
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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