2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, but owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

101

Crashes / fires

3 / 3

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	30
Service Brakes	27
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	22
Steering	9
Engine and Engine Cooling	7
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Power Train	4
Engine	3
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Seats	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Exterior Lighting	2

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 14
Steering › Column — 3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 2
Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 1
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly — 1
Seat Belts › Rear/Other — 1
Structure › Body — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 84,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 116,500 miles · reported Aug 7, 2020

1) brake line rusted and had to be replaced. 2) a new battery was installed only to be totally dead within 1 week 3) alternator replaced as that was thought to be the problem 4) finally found the problem and it is the ABS system as the modulator / pump for this system would continually run even when the vehicle was turned off.

Electrical System · at 194,000 miles · reported Jul 16, 2020

The instrument panel cluster will stop working. No gauges, speedometer, or tachometer. Usually occurs after vehicle has been driven, turned off and restarted. Know of several people having/had the same issue with this year model. Sometimes the cluster will become active again while driving, but usually doesn't.

Electrical System · reported Dec 18, 2019

Bright lite indicator lite comes on dash with no key in ignition, kills battery over nite. Gas gauge in dash doesn't always work, truck has to get moving, sometimes right away and sometimes a little longer. Had to replace my throttle body control a couple months prior

Engine · at 174,000 miles · reported Dec 2, 2018

Several of the exhaust manifold bolts have snapped/sheared causing exhaust leaks between the exhaust manifold and exhaust port on the cylinder head. I'm learning that this is a common issue that has gone unaddressed by the manufacturer, but is clearly an emissions and functionality issue. Please help in holding the manufacturer accountable for this apparent mechanical defect. As of now, they offer no assistance in repairing the issue.

Electrical System · at 203,112 miles · reported Aug 26, 2018

My whole dashboard stops working the gauges lights everything just stopped working. I was traveling down interstate and everything stopped working but after a few seconds it all came back on for about 30 seconds and it all shut off again and never came back on I made it home and turned the truck off and went inside. I got up the next morning to go to work and cranked the truck and no gauges or lights were not working still. I slammed my hand down on top of the dashboard and everything came on and was working but that didn't last long and everything shut off again.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (30 reports), followed by service brakes (27). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 84,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.