2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls and problems

The 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck has 0 recalls and 40 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 4 Chevrolet Truck model years — the most of any year.

0recalls
40complaints
0crashes
0fires
1injuries
53,158median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System16
Service Brakes10
Steering5
Structure5
Fuel System2
Power Train2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Suspension1
Tires1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2003: 5 complaints20032004: 4 complaints20042005: 5 complaints20052006: 3 complaints20062007: 8 complaints200782008: 5 complaints20082009: 4 complaints20092010: 2 complaints20102011: 1 complaints20112012: 3 complaints20123

NHTSA investigations

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

EA04012 · opened Apr 30, 2004 · closed Feb 28, 2005 · led to recall 05V005000
Summary

GM IS CONDUCTING A RECALL ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILD BETWEEN MAY 1999 AND OCTOBER 14, 1999.SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION IN EARLY OCTOBER 1999, AND VEHICLES BUILT AFTER THAT DATE HAVE LOWER WARRANTY FAILURE RATES.THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA APPEAR TO SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE CHANGES. GM MADE ADDITIONAL CHANGES IN NOVEMBER 1999, FEBRUARY 2000, MAY 2001, AND FEBRUARY 2004.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS PROBLEM AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION, IF WARRANTED, IN THE FUTURE.FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS SEE THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.

2003 vs. other Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years

2000: 19 complaints20002001: 21 complaints20012002: 37 complaints20022003: 40 complaints200340

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (16), service brakes (10), steering (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.