2003 Chevrolet C/K Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (2) · Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments (1) · Steering:column (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2011-11-01 · SB-10-08-50-003B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint. *pe
Interior Lighting 2006-02-16 · 3170E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Equipment:electrical 2003-03-11 · 031103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech 2 update available for the passenger door module. *tt *jb
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-03-01 · 030601008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
crankshaft rear oil seal leaks during extreme cold weather operation. on certain models including the chevrolet and gmc c4500/c5500 models. *tt
Visibility 2003-02-21 · 022103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
unneeded replacement of power-folding mirrors. *tt
Structure:body:door 2003-02-19 · 021903 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
passenger door module replacement. 2003 chevrolet, gmc and cadillac full-size ck pick-up and utility trucks. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2009-07-18 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 8 mi“poor braking power. replaced rotors & rear brakes due to rotors rusting out at only 23,000 miles. in hard stop pedal will go to floor. chevy says this is normal...been this way since new. *tr …”
2008-02-11 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 71,250 mi“my 2003 chevy silverado has a speedometer issue that says i ma going 30 when i am stopped. gm puts out a recall but will only fix it if the mileage is less than 70k. mine went out at 72k, how convenient. this in my opinion is a safety issue not knowing how fast you are going. if not knowing how fast you are going then why do we have speed limit…”
2007-07-27 · Steering:column · 25,000 mi“repacked the steering column due to a popping noise. then it came back. so they said they replaced it. and know it is back again. *jb…”
2007-01-15 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 60,000 mi“when the weather gets cold the instrument panel quits working, or parts of it quit working. when the weather gets above 20 degrees above zero the gauges start working. it is a very dangerous thing to have happen when driving. we have contacted the service department to learn this is a common problem with 2003-2003 gm pickup trucks. this is a fa…”
2004-07-04 · Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments · 40,000 mi“while at a 4th celebration on the tailgate of my american chevrolet truck my wife and 15 month old little boy, was sitting there and the tailgate cables on my 2003 duramax broke causing my wife and child to hit the ground busting his lip. i only hope the is no teeth damage. will chevrolet replace my bent tailgate knowing there is a recall, if …”
2004-01-20 · Power Train:driveline · 1 mi“drive train: clunk/clank during upshift under light/easy acceleration. also during downshift such as when slowing for stop lite. also dduring slowing for turn or upon quick acceleration. vehicle has 4193 miles. problem has been with vehicle since new! oct '03. vehicle also has dead spot in accel when this problem occurs. note: when shifting trans (…”
2003-12-11 · Electrical System · 350 mi · 💥 crash“2003 cehvrolet 3500 duramax diesel, when computer thinks engine will stall it is programed to jump the rpm's 300 by it self, happened within 10 days of owners hip and several times after, dealer had truck 5 out of the first 8 weeks of ownership can not fix as they cannot duplicate and it does not send a fault code. i have wokrd my way up at chev an…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.