2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 805 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,490miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1% of the 805 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,490 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“When changing a flat tire on a pick up truck the o e m bottle jack collapsed nearly injuring an employee. The base of jack came apart at the four crimped places which re used in place of welds, rivets or bolts. These jacks need to be recalled before someone is killed or seriously injured! We replaced the jack with a hydraulic jack. We still have the failed jack and will take digital pictures of it.”
NHTSA complaint #10078597, filed 2004-07, 27,490 miles“2003 chevy silverado - poor steering- I have replaced the gearing box w/front end alignment due to having 4 estimates and advised that the gear box was defected. 6 months later - I have been advised by several certified mechanics that the gear box that was put in is also defected. Poor steering control, truck pulls all over the road which could result in a crash. If the steering boxes for this year/make vehicles are defected, why not compensate the owners for all the expenses. It is obvious that these parts for this year vehicle is in fact defected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10281208, filed 2009-08, 78,000 miles“Consistent knocking noise coming from the steering column. The dealer has regreased the shaft twice with special grease and on the third attempt replaced the whole shaft with an updated version. In less than six months the shaft has begun to knock again.”
NHTSA complaint #10158985, filed 2006-06, 20,000 miles“4 times in 58,000 mile the front steering shaft has needed attention. Twice under warranty, twice not. Paid for correction, 4th time refused to pay as feel it is GM problem since all 2003 chevy. Silverados suffer from this. Gm has designed a new part but refuse to install unless consumer pays for it. They admitted it is a problem. Settled once, they said installed a new part , found out they did not . Have referred it to ny state attorney generals office for action, they are presently trying to mediate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10260781, filed 2009-03, 18,000 miles“2003 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 (v6) was apparently designed with the air conditioner evaporator coil situated over the distributor and points. The condensor coil drips moisture onto and into the distributor causing corrosion. This corrosion causes the engine to hesitate and vibrates excessively at acceleration to 45 MPH. My new vehicle has already had the distributor and points replaced to remedy the situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10049016, filed 2003-12, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10232156Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 10232811Feb 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10230605Jan 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 7 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 11 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
429 complaintsElectrical system
195 complaintsSteering
56 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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