Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado has 13 recalls, 2117 complaints.
13
Recalls
2117
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
08E050000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER ...
06E060000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH...
06E023000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED...
05V163000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP ...
03V018000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES LACK A CONTINUO...
06E064000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AM...
07E066000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. ...
07E106000
WHEELS:HUB
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059,...
05V161000
PARKING BRAKE
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING ...
04V045000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 13...
04E022000
EQUIPMENT
AFTERMARKET PICKUP TRUCK OVER-THE-RAIL BEDLINERS MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TOG...
04V129000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTA...
04V225000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
CERTAIN EXTENDED AND REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND CARGO VANS CONVERTED TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 4-DR
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with Prinx Tires, Tire Line: High Country,... |
| Jan 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My heater started to shut off then I’d turn it off then turn it back on then it’d come back on again... |
| Jul 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Instrument panel stopped working. Speedometer, fuel gauge and ammeter not working. |
| Jun 28, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The component that failed according to the Chevrolet dealer is the "transfer case pump clips", which... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS | When starting vehicle , after initial dash lights times out, I now get an AIRBAG 9malfunction light)... |
| May 15, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I try and use my left turn signal the hazard lights turn on!! Read numerous instances of this p... |
| Oct 7, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | I had to replace the replace the housing on my transfer case as it wore a hole in and was leaking. ... |
| Jun 10, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The undercarriage or frame of our recent purchase of our 2003 used chevrolet k1500 silverado was dis... |
| May 25, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My truck is a older model Chevrolet Silverado pickup HD the problem is it say engine power reduced. ... |
| May 17, 2022 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | 2003 CHEVROLET Silverado1500 HD have power hydro brake liitle leaking when driving so loud same tim... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | In the middle of the taxiway, while I was traveling my truck turned off while it was running and did... |
| Mar 20, 2022 | STEERING | The vehicle was being driven in a parking lot, fortunately, when there was a loud snapping noise th... |
| Jun 24, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was driving in normal conditions around 45 mph with the air conditioner on high. Smoke starts pour... |
| Jun 7, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN. I went out to the to go somewhere, got in and noticed several big cracks. |
| Jun 3, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | Hydroboost valve pump shows a recall.,and it's not working properly |
| Dec 24, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION WILL NOT INTERMITTENTLY START VEHICLE. DASH LIGHTS COME ON |
| Nov 11, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | RUSTED OUT AND LEAKING BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES UNDER THE DRIVERSIDE DOOR WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED ... |
| Aug 17, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NEW OPTIMA RED TOP KEEPS DRAINING. SECOND NEW BATTERY IN A MONTH. DEAD OVER NIGHT. I'VE READ THERE'S... |
| Jul 23, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | 1) BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2) A NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED ONLY TO BE TOTALLY DEA... |
| Jul 11, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WILL STOP WORKING. NO GAUGES, SPEEDOMETER, OR TACHOMETER. USUALLY OCC... |