2003 Chevrolet Silverado Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,140miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, 2% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,140 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.
“Constant wind noise from hood hinge flaps and top windshield seal at 50 and above. Also driver door seal squeals. I repaired the flapping noises myself after the dealer tried 6 times and said it was my bug deflector. The door seal was replaced after 6 trips and is worse now than then. I repaired this as well as I could. They replaced 1 of 3 seals. After 6 visits for my goodyear tires (nothing found wrong again) they decide to replace them. It took 2 weeks to get tires and then they replaced 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071175, filed 2004-01, 10,140 miles“Bought a new 2003 z-71 Chevrolet Silverado in sept 03'. Had a bouncing while driving at any speed. Went to the dealer and was told that I probably needed a tire balance. So I went to their tire shop. I did this five(5) separate times. So then they thought maybe a bad tire. So, I had all tires changed. I have now had three(3) differant sets of tires put onto this vehicle. So then I e-mailed Chevrolet with no response. About three weeks later I e-mailed them again. This time I got a phone call from Chevrolet. They had me set up a ride along with the service manager. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082899, filed 2004-07, 597 miles“The consumer stated the passenger seat belt tightened up to an unbearable tightness and the only way to relieve the pressure was to unbuckle the seat belt while the vehicle was in motion. Also the air condition blew hot air, the mechanic found the AC cycling switch faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #10031224, filed 2003-08, 1,000 miles“2003 2500 silvarado with 36,000 miles. So far the transfer case shifting module (dropped itself inot 4 low at 70 MPH), transmission (became so sloppy that it slammed passengers around had to be rebuilt), air conditioner compressor (quit working and the new one works poorly), fuel pump (died in the middle of utah and took 4 days to get the part), radio (had multiple problems had to be replaced after 4 visits), keyless remote failures, and 4 recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10086823, filed 2004-08, 35,500 miles“Erg valve failed 4-6 times. Standard alarm on truck turns on and off by its self. Doors lock and unlock by themselves. Loses power to the vehicle while driving. When you open the glove box the cargo light comes on.”
NHTSA complaint #10043332, filed 2003-10, 30 milesRelated service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
| 1999 | 12 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
257 complaintsElectrical system
116 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
81 complaintsSteering
80 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsTires
27 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
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