2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 449 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 1% of the 449 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 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.
“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“A friend was driving my truck in a residential neighborhood. He was only going 20 MPH when the gas light came on but the needle said it had half a tank. All of a sudden the radio locked up and all the needles on the dash started going crazy all the emblems on the dash lite up. We parked and turned off the truck. As soon as we went to turn back we had just started it not even 3 minutes later all of the gauges and lights on the truck it started freaking out again and now the driver side mirror and window control would no longer work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567889, filed 2014-03, 149,200 miles“Day time running lights / left and right signal bulbs light fixture over heating causing signal bulb orange tint to melt off. This also includes the reflector blackening from mid bulb to top. Over heating causes the signal bulb to peel and turn to clear bulb. Violates california vehicle code for signaling.”
NHTSA complaint #10221910, filed 2008-03, 40,525 milesRelated 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 7 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
247 complaintsElectrical system
86 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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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