2003 Chevrolet Silverado Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 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.
“4x4 not working, charcoal canister, cd-player 3 times, complete new brake system from rotors,seals,caliperes etc. That I paid for $1,000., window regulator, door latches, noise coming from the steering area, dash peeling apart, chapman chevy replaced all four tires twice within 50,000 miles-I finally went and spent $1,200 on new tires to make sure my family and I our safe”
NHTSA complaint #10126360, filed 2005-06, 15,000 miles“Tailgate on my 2003 Chevrolet Silverado dropped open unexpectedly while hauling a gooseneck horse trailer on a gravel road. I didn't notice this when it happened. Made a right turn and the corner of the open tailgate made contact with the horse trailer and ripped the tailgate off the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10032572, filed 2003-08, 10,000 miles“Tail gate latch failed to hold the tail gate in the latched position. The tail gate popped open and the retaining cable on the passenger of the tail gate broke as a result of the tail gate falling open. The tail gate then came out of its retaining socket , on the passenger side, and fell to the ground. I was in a road construction zone, with no place to pull over. After about an eighth of a mile I was able to pull to the shoulder. The tail gate was seriously damaged. My complaint is about the failure of the latch and the failure of the retaining cable.”
NHTSA complaint #10021443, filed 2003-06, 64,990 miles“Consumer received recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate support cable in april 2004. Contacted dealer, and was told that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. When will parts will be available? Was undetermined. The part finally became available october 5, 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10093962, filed 2004-10, 24,300 miles“2003 Silverado 2500 tail gate . Returned truck to roger dean Chevrolet in palm beach fla. They refused to repair broken tailgate straps. Truck was also covered by bumper to bumper insurance sold to me by roger dean Chevrolet and they refused to replace broken straps.”
NHTSA complaint #10066532, filed 2004-04, 400,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10038344Jun 1, 2013Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 18 | 11% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
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 31, 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