2003 Chevrolet Silverado Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, 2% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On my way to work I was turning into gas station and my brakes failed I got stopped without hitting anything .brake line broke on front left side had towed to auto repair shop. They replaced brake line and was told all other lines coroded and need replaced too expensive ibrought truck home”
NHTSA complaint #10567247, filed 2014-02, 84,000 miles“Speedometer started sticking and gradually got worse, now the speedometer is stuck. I called the dealer and they said they just send them off to a speedometer repair shop all the time. I called some speedometer repair shops and they said that the problem I am having was quite common for the 2003 chevy truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10143759, filed 2005-11, 68,000 miles“Vehicle fire-shut truck off and was going into my home when I heard a pop noise turned and looked and the engine compartment of my 2003 Chevrolet Silverado was smoking and flames were shooting out from under the hood.truck was totally engulfed in flames with in minutes. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10005063, filed 2003-02, 12,170 miles“2003 chevey 2500 hd crew cab duramax. The speedometer sticks and will not return to 0. When the temperature is really cold, all of the gauges stop working. No accidents, and no consequences except for the cost of repair. I have spoken to service shops in canada and here in minneapolis, and both say it is a fairly frequent problem. In fact, gmc has opened a shop in california which deals only with the instrument cluster. Why is this problem not fixed my gmc, if it a problem they know exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10114811, filed 2005-03, 40,000 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10038295Feb 1, 2011Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
- 10018560Jan 6, 2006Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year model vehicles.
- 10011227Aug 1, 2004Automatic dual zone hvac battery draw.
- 10011222Aug 1, 2004Cranks but no start, stall, inaccurate/incorrect fuel gauge reading, no fuel, vehicle is out of fuel and fuel gauge reads above empty. *tt this bulletin replaces previous…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 11% |
| 2012 | 5 | 7% |
| 2011 | 12 | 16% |
| 2010 | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 20 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 18% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
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.
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