2003 Chevrolet Chevy Van problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts:rear/Other (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet Chevy Van model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (78)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Showing the 6 most recent of 78 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-10-24 · Exterior Lighting“new vehicles have blinding headlights. very bad. why are these being allowed on the road!?…”
2014-04-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 83,000 mi“2003 chevy venture suddenly accelerate and continually gain speed even without my foot on the gas pedal. i actually have to ride the brakes to get within the 25 mph speed limit all the way. this event repeating themselves every two days waiting for an accident. i went atleast 4 mechanics they cleaned everything they kept my car three days each. the…”
2012-04-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline“fuel filler neck leaks due to corrosion. this vehicle has the lh doors and the fuel neck is routed in the wheel well. *tr…”
2011-12-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 120,000 mi“i noticed a very strong odor of gas every time i filled the car. in december, i saw a larger pool of gas under my car as i was fill the tank. i looked under and saw most of the gas was spilling onto the ground. took the car in to the deal and found out the filler tube was rusted through. the reason for this type of problem on a car that is 8 years …”
2010-07-26 · Seats · 80,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet 1500 conversion van.(n/a) the contact stated while driving at approximately 50 mph, the driver seat independently became extremely hot and scorched the seat. the dealer advised that the failure was caused by an electrical shortage. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vin was n…”
2006-06-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 49,698 mi“we have a 2003 chevrolet venture van v6 3.4l, odometer-49698. vehicle made an odd sound when starting. this sound happened suddenly. we took it to the closest automotive repair shop their computer indicated a misfire code and they suggested changing the plugs. we opted to take the van to our mechanic. they checked the plugs and they looked brand ne…”
2006-05-28 · Structure:body:door“chevy venture minivan rear sliding power doors do not reverse and are very dangerous causing an injury to my 12 year old daughter while entering the van when the door suddenly closed on her and potential death to a young child. *nm…”
2005-05-19 · Seat Belts:rear/Other“the shoulder straps in the rear of the van lock up while driving down the road. it is very uncomfortable and the passengers unfasten it in order to readjust the belt. the belt gets tighter and tighter if not taken off. this is not safe while going down the road to have to take off your seatbelt. this has happened ever since i owned this vehicle. i …”
2004-12-23 · Electrical System:ignition“when starting the vehicle the starting mechanism seems to stay engaged even after the vehicle has started.*ak…”
2003-03-17 · Seat Belts:rear/Other“i was getting into the rear seat of a brand-new chevrolet fullsize van at the la quinta inn at the apex in raleigh-durham nc. there is a circular disk of hard plastic which holds on a small bungee which in turn holds a child seat belt adjuster. as i was getting in, my arm came into contact with the plastic disk and very neatly sliced several laye…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.