2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 805 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,330miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 0% of the 805 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,330 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.
“When brakes are applied at temperatures <32 degrees and pavement is wet or snowcovered, ice build-up stops the brakes from working. I have had too many close calls going through red lights or almost rear-ending other vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10583670, filed 2014-04, 136,660 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. While driving various speeds, an abnormal clunking sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle and it vibrated violently. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 07e106000 (wheels). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear hub assembly needed to be replaced the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10760479, filed 2015-08, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10190932Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
- 10190931Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 | 16 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 4% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
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.
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