2003 Chevrolet Pickup problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
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
Electrical System:ignition 2004-01-01 · 1530823 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
c blower continues to run with key off. *mj
Structure:body:door 2003-02-24 · 240203 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
deletion of the lower auxiliary rocker seal from the bottom of all doors. *tt *jb
What owners report
2015-01-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 148,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet pickup. the contact stated that the fuel system was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the diagnostic results were unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 148,000.…”
2005-03-11 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 105,000 mi“while driving the accelerator pedal failed. vehicle was towed the nearest dealer.*ak…”
2005-01-05 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices“all six tires has had sidewall disintegration outside the tire. outside of the tires bubbles blew up to the size of balloons and then the tire blew out. goodyear, rangler sr lt, lt 215/85r16, tread 6 ply, road range e, e13007822 / t305727grf96 mvsm, ppc 2011 also, side view mirrows did not extend far enough for the consumer to see the back of t…”
2004-12-03 · Suspension:front · 27,000 mi“after hitting a bump in the road consumer heard a rattling noise coming from the front suspension. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak…”
2004-08-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip“while driving warning service brake system illuminated on the dashboard. the abs and parking brake lights also illuminated. vehicle was taken to the dealer, and told consumer that abs brakes were inoperable. *ak…”
2004-07-06 · Tires · 12,000 mi“firestone bridgestone v-steel rib 625. lt245/75r16 , dot# 7x1165v1803 . owner was driving on the freeway about 55 to 60 mph when the tire blew out the sidewall. the tire pressure was checked prior to taking the trip. *jb *nm…”
2004-05-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 3,402 mi“when applying the brakes pedal went to the floor without warning. dealer stated that was the way the vehicle was designed.*ak…”
2004-01-28 · Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint · 24,000 mi“ball joints broke while vehicle was coming off the driveway. also, while vehicle was pulling another vehicle tie-rods snapped. *ak…”
2003-08-28 · Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · 1,500 mi“the bar used for lowering the spare tire from beneath the vehicle does not slide into the access slot. the manufacturer and the dealer will be notified of the problem. feel free to provide additional information.…”
2003-03-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“when the vehicles brakes were applied the brake pedal would go to the floor. as a result the vehicle would experience extended stopping distance. *nlm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.