2003 Chevrolet W3500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Tires:sidewall (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
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
2003-07-31 · Steering · 4,000 mi“the steering wheel locks when applying pressure to the brake pedal. the consumer called the manufacturer and has been to the dealer several times. at 14,000 miles the dealer installed a new power steering pump. the dealer also stated this is normal for this truck. please provide details. *ph…”
2003-07-15 · Tires:sidewall · 18,500 mi“goodyear wrangler at/s tt215/85r16 115/1120 load rande e tires came on a 2003 chevy 3500 4x4 ...with a duramax engine ...both front tires developed sidewall bulges ...both tires replaced...5 thousand mile later the second set developed same problem...truck is still at dealer waiting for a goodyear rep....looks like these tires cant hold up under t…”
2003-05-22 · Steering“the steering wheel locked up while driving. *jb…”
2003-05-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the brakes pulled in the opposite direction of the steering wheel position when applied. the dealer was been unable to determine cause. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.