2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 86about this part
- Share
- 19%of 449 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,259miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 86 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 19% of the 449 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,259 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Instrument cluster just quit working altogether. This will be the third time the cluster will have been replaced. The first two were on GM; this one is going to be on me. What in the world is wrong with GM or the manufacturer of this part. Why do they keep producing crap? Until the cluster is replaced, I have no idea of engine functions and if it weren't for my GPS, I'd have no idea of my speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10597515, filed 2014-06, 145,000 miles“When I turn the left turn signal on, it sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it turns both turn signals on like the hazards. If I have my cruise set and use the left turn signal, it shuts the cruise off. Tr”
NHTSA complaint #10700962, filed 2015-03, 103,000 miles“I have had speedo problems for over a 1 year. Now it has become regular. This is a safety issue. Chevy told me to go away because I am over mileage requirements. I see I am not alone. There are thousands of wacky speedometers out there. This kind of service has convinced me that chevy doesn't deserve to be in business anymore. The jokes will no longer be about fix or repair daily (ford).”
NHTSA complaint #10289644, filed 2009-10, 90,000 miles“I have a 2003 chevy 2500 h.d. Crew cab truck. In aug of 2007 my speedometer started acting up. It would stop at 20 MPH when I was at a dead stop. I can start the vehicle and it will go down 5 MPH for every time I start the vehicle. When I hit 0 it will be fine for a while. It is getting worse every time I do it. From reading on the internet I'm not the only one!”
NHTSA complaint #10204012, filed 2007-09, 53,500 miles“The instrument panel on my 2003 Chevrolet silverado 2500hd has quit working. There was not warning that it was going to fail. While driving all the needles across the panel were stuck at zero. No speedometer, gas gauge, tachometer, temperature. I believe this could be a very hazardous condition and should be investigated.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 23% |
| 2025 | 8 | 27% |
| 2024 | 55 | 38% |
| 2023 | 16 | 34% |
| 2022 | 29 | 30% |
| 2021 | 17 | 19% |
| 2020 | 18 | 17% |
| 2019 | 19 | 26% |
| 2018 | 13 | 25% |
| 2017 | 15 | 28% |
| 2016 | 18 | 15% |
| 2015 | 58 | 32% |
| 2014 | 6 | 15% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 11 | 21% |
| 2011 | 9 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 9 | 15% |
| 2008 | 23 | 12% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 98 | 36% |
| 2004 | 105 | 29% |
| 2003 | 86 | 19% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 26 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
247 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTires
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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