2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD recalls and problems

The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD has 0 recalls and 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 5 Silverado 1500 HD model years — the most of any year.

0recalls
101complaints
3crashes
3fires
2injuries
84,000median 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

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

Complaints by year filed

2006: 5 complaints20062007: 15 complaints152008: 6 complaints20082009: 2 complaints2010: 15 complaints20102011: 15 complaints2012: 9 complaints20122013: 11 complaints2014: 13 complaints20142015: 3 complaints2016: 2 complaints20162018: 2 complaints2019: 1 complaints20192020: 2 complaints20202

2003 vs. other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD years

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

Questions

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (49), electrical system (30), engine (10). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.