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2003 Chevrolet Express Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Chevrolet Express has 9 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Chevrolet Express

Electrical
21
Fuel System
17
Brakes
15
Other
12
Seat Belts
9
Engine
9
Structure
8
Steering
7
Powertrain
6
Airbags
6
Visibility
4
Lights
4
Suspension
3
Tires
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 2, 2016ENGINESEVERAL OF THE EXHAUST HEADER BOLTS ARE BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES OF MY 5.3 LITTER ENGINE. I DID SOME IN...
Apr 16, 2014ENGINEFOR THE SECOND TIME IN ONE WEEK THE ENGINE RACED TO MAX RPM WITHOUT A THROTTLE INPUT. HAD TO PUT IT...
Jul 2, 2013ENGINEMY 2003 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 CARGO VAN WAS IN EVENING RUSH HOUR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. AFTER REDUCING MY...
Aug 9, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHIC...
Sep 7, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500. ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2008, THE CONTACT STARTED THE VE...
Jul 17, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY FIANCE AND I BOUGHT A 2003 CHEVY IMPALA IN NOV OF 2006 WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES. IN JULY OF 2007, ...
Apr 18, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY HOSE THAT CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE TO THE RADIATOR HAS CRACKED AT LEAST THREE TIMES IN THE PAST TWO...
Jun 1, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE MUFFLER ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO NEEDS ITS SECOND MUFFLER IN AS MANY YEARS. IT APPEARS TH...
May 15, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI PURCHASED BRAND NEW CHEVROLET CONVERSION VAN ON APRIL 30 2003 FROM BILL HEARD CHEVROLET.I AM HAVIN...

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