2003 Chevrolet Silverado Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 3%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The windshield wipers will not turn off at times, causing me to pull over and remove the fuse for w/s wipers. Afterwards, as I continue driving and it starts raining again or I get splashed by another driver, my visibility is greatly diminished to a point to where safety is of grave concern. It is getting to the point to where it is happening too much.”
NHTSA complaint #10227845, filed 2008-05, 49,000 miles“Windshield wiper failure when it rains a lot. According to the dealer I need to pay $190.00 plus tax. To replace a circuit board and cover. Which I think is a manufacturer responsibility. Parts dept clerk told me he was aware of the problem on older trucks. But thought the problem was fixed on the newer trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #10154888, filed 2006-04, 60,300 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 miles“Your id#05v161000 should also include chevy trucks with automatic transmissions. I own a 2003 chevy Silverado 2500 hd 4 wheel drive. I have an automatic transmission and my parking brake has'nt held since last fall. Its holding power had gotten continually weaker since the purchase date (9-30-02). Chevy told me I had to adjust it, I did, twice. I can't adjust it anymore. Additionally, my windshield has a perfect crack in it that follows the uppermost blow pattern of the defrost vents perfectly. This crack started during the first cold spell this past winter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10123892, filed 2005-06, 43,000 miles“1. Poor ride, vibration, while driving at various speeds. Mostly between 35 to 50 MPH. Had the problem with stock tires. Replaced with after market tires, slightly larger. Still had annoying vibration. To a point that I do not like to drive the vehicle! 2. Fuel economy sucks! I upgraded from my '92 gmc pickup which gave me 12 to 14 mpg around town to 15 to 18 mpg on a trip; to my new chev. Which is good for about 9.5 to 9.8 mpg around town and the best ever, on a trip was 13.4 mpg!!! 3. The bench-type seat is not adjustable to remove the vee feeling when driving. 4. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072623, filed 2004-05, 144 milesRelated recalls
- 03V018000Jan 23, 2003Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." some of these vehicles lack a continuous…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2003, GMC Sierra 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10018623Jan 9, 2006Front hvac blower inoperative.
- 10017277Nov 1, 2005Unwanted operation of rear windows.
- 10017188Oct 27, 2005Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror.
- 10017123Oct 25, 2005Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative.
- 10016529Sep 20, 2005Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration.
- 10011191Aug 1, 2004Hvac blower motor inoperative or stays running.
- 10012532Jun 1, 2004Windrush around windshield.
- 10011144Feb 1, 2004Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly. *tt updated
- 10013030Jan 29, 2004Bulletin 04-08-64-003, front door power window motor assemblies - warranty repair information.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 44 | 3% |
| 1998 | 45 | 16% |
| 1997 | 38 | 14% |
| 1996 | 74 | 40% |
| 1995 | 148 | 56% |
| 1994 | 128 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 33% |
| 1992 | 13 | 33% |
| 1991 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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