2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 449 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 1% of the 449 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Consumer complaint concerning transmission failures on 2003 silverado. The transmission fluid was burnt, the reverse gear was inoperable and the transmission shifter was loose. The power steering fluid was low. Fluid was leaking from the gear box. The front seal on the power steering pump was worn and leaking, as well as the lower hose. The water pump gasket and lower radiator hose was leaking. The battery was replaced because it would not hold a charge. The A/C would only blow out air from the defrost vents. The A/C heater mode door actuator was worn. The check engine light illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10160513, filed 2006-06, 54,385 miles“Both front and rear center-seat lap restraint belt latch covers (GM part # 14863), from the male end of the belt fell off. Both have received minimal use, however the tabs that hold the covers to the belt latch are broken off. This issue presents an obvious cosmetic defect and more importantly I am unsure if the affected belts are safe to use either by adults or my soon to be born daughter in a child seat. Weaver auto center in grass valley, ca informed us that GM would not furnish replacement parts for seat belts due to liability/safety reasons. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167769, filed 2006-09“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 hd. While sitting in the rear seat, the seat belts were too long resulting in the passenger not being restrained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10809545, filed 2015-12, 175,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a head on crash and the air bags did not deploy. The front passenger seat belt also failed to retain its passenger. Both the driver and the passenger suffered injuries as a result. The contact also stated that the driver of the other vehicle involved suffered injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair, but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10433816, filed 2011-11, 58,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
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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