2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems, complaints & recalls

2018-02-12 · Seat Belts · 80,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express 3500. the contact stated that the seat belt buckles prematurely deteriorated to the point that the buckles failed to lock the seat belts to secure a passenger. the manufacturer indicated that a seat belt recall repair was performed in 2016, but the contact explained that the remedy may not have provided…”

2014-08-06 · Electrical System · 165,000 mi

“while driving vehicle, all electrical stopped, discovered that the ignition had turned off by itself and caused a loss of all power creating dangerous steering and stopping situation.. i was able to pull to the side of road and stopped vehicle. took the truck to chevrolet dealer in sarasota rt. 41 and bee ridge and was told it was not part of reca…”

2012-10-25 · Engine · 58,500 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express 3500. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle the transmission failed to shift into gear. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the cause of failure was unknown. however, the technician stated that the maf censor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure re…”

2012-10-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 151,000 mi

“when the vehicle fuel tank is filled, gas fumes are detected and some fuel can be seen on the bottom of the tank (a few drops of fuel). as the tank contents lower the smell and leak goes away. an access hole on the side of the van reveals that the tank has a small leak where the plastic fill neck was bonded to the tank. the steel fill neck and r…”

2011-12-14 · Seat Belts · 65,030 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express 3500. the contact stated that the front driver and rear seat belts would not latch and one of the rear seat belts was completely inoperable. the dealer and manufacturer were contacted and advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v558000 (seat belts). the recu…”

2011-07-19 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap · 51,459 mi

“gas leaking from fuel filler pipe onto inside of wheel well and ground. examination reveals design of pipe assembly (metal pipe inside corrugated plastic tube), traps condensation and water around metal pipe guaranteeing rust and leaks. may be worse in high humidity regions but same assembly is open to water splashed up from road. this may only o…”

2011-07-16 · Electrical System · 150,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“wire harness fire. water got into the end of one of the connectors from the wire harness going into the trasmission. the result of the water getting into the transmission caused an electrical fire and caused a short in the transmission and engine wire harness, the final result was the wire harness was completely burned up. there was evidence of glu…”

2011-02-10 · Air Bags:frontal · 108,000 mi · 💥 crash

“i was in an accident traveling 65 mph and hit another vehicle broadside and the air bag never deoloyed. the vehicle was totaled. its a 2003 3500 chevy van. *tr…”

2009-01-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 38,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express 3500. the contact stated that the vehicle made a grinding noise. he inspected the vehicle and discovered that the front and rear brake pads and rotors were corroded. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that they could cover 50% of the repair cost for the rotors; however, the conta…”

2008-05-23 · Structure:body · 41,208 mi

“i purchased my 2003 chevy express 3500 in 2003. on the passenger side of the van there is a front passenger door and are two passenger doors on the side of the van. in five years time i have had trouble with the side passenger door hinge seizing up and now i can't open the left side door and it is improperly seated in the door opening, i now do not…”