2003 Chevrolet Silverado Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 4%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, 4% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado .5 ton. I have had a problem with the fuel level sensor and a check engine light for the last 8 months. My speedometer started to act very jittery for about 2 months and now it does not work at all. It is stuck pointing straight down. Two dealers said they are seeing this a lot, and have a very long back order for parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10102291, filed 2004-12, 44,506 miles“We have had several thing go wrong with our truck. We have had the expandable mirrors replaced once and fixed several times, the transmission was rebuilt, the speedometer quit working and the memory does not recall the driver or seat position.”
NHTSA complaint #10116067, filed 2005-03, 41,000 miles“I own a 2003 Chevrolet 1500 z71 ext cab pickup. On dec 23, 2004 the speedometer would not decrease its reading, even if the vehicle was at a complete stop. The speedometer will only display the incorrect speed or top out and not move from 120mph. When I contacted the dealership were the vehicle was purchased they notified me that this is an ongoing problem and the part they need to fix the speedometer is on back order for a minimum of 30 days.”
NHTSA complaint #10104766, filed 2004-12, 42,000 miles“My speedometer and tachometer quit working along with a tail light my mechanic said the part alone would cost 300.00. I thought my tach was still working until I got a 150.00 ticket. I can't afford that much especially with my ticket.”
NHTSA complaint #10118456, filed 2005-04, 86,183 miles“We have a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2004 impala. Speedometers have broken on both. The impala was replaced under warranty. The Silverado was turned in under warranty but not repaired and now it is out of warranty. This apparently is a major and widespread problem with Chevrolet vehicles and the company will not stand behind the product. Bob howard Chevrolet in oklahoma city tells me cost to fix this problem is $400-600 for the part and $125-175 for labor. How many of these module clusters have prematurely malfunctioned? Mechanics and GM service centers say they are on national back order. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136041, filed 2005-09, 18,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 4% |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 | 38 | 4% |
| 2000 | 83 | 6% |
| 1999 | 95 | 6% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
257 complaintsElectrical system
116 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
81 complaintsSteering
80 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsTires
27 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsOther or unknown
16 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.
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