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SuspensionPart report

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
2%of 805 total for the year
Median mileage
68,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 805 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 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.

“Front wheel bearings on chevy silverado 2 wheel drive premature wear out. Cost $700 to replace. Voss chevy diagnosed problem. I was informed at a tire store before voss confirmed it. I was told at tire store it was a common problem on 2003 &2004 trucks chevy denied help. I went to another garage to have it done for $500. This works with ABS brakes is why so expensive.”

NHTSA complaint #10169991, filed 2006-10, 59,000 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

“Excessive corrosion all brake lines rotted out and replaced, rocker panels totally rotted, and excessive rust on frame very common with this year g m frame ,g m says they only cover for one year. So I am filing a complaint to see if this can rectified before some one is injured due to brake failure. Please help.”

NHTSA complaint #10596870, filed 2014-06, 100,000 miles

“The under side of truck is rusting out. All the calipers, brake lines, and fuel lines are rusted badly. I have had to replace two brake lines already. Also the frame is rusted.”

NHTSA complaint #10469566, filed 2012-08, 82,000 miles

“- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet silverado with 53,000 miles. The contact stated that while driving the steering column made a clunking noise. The failure occurred at any speed, but happened more while driving on rough roads. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who lubricated the vehicle, but the failure continued. The failure had been observed three times. The noise had not effected the maneuverability of the vehicle. The current and failure mileage were both 53,000. The intermediate steering shaft was replaced. Update *4/23/07”

NHTSA complaint #10186194, filed 2007-03, 53,000 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202611%
202511%
202431%
202331%
202261%
2021182%
2020203%
2019222%
2018326%
2017152%
2016304%
2015222%
2014473%
2013217%
201294%
2011183%
201092%
200982%
2008182%
2007162%
2006298%
2005214%
2004132%
2003142%
2002133%
2001102%
2000234%
1999295%
1998175%
1997346%

Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Brakes
429 complaints
Electrical system
195 complaints
Steering
56 complaints
Vehicle speed control
29 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Body and structure
27 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
26 complaints
Air bags
21 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Other 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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