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2003 Chevrolet Silverado Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado has 48 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Brakes
947
Electrical
396
Steering
165
Powertrain
116
Engine
84
Fuel System
54
Speed Control
50
Suspension
48
Other
47
Airbags
46
Tires
44
Structure
39
Visibility
24
Seat Belts
18
Lights
14
Wheels
9
Seats
8
Latches & Locks
8

48

Complaints

0

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 29, 2018SUSPENSION,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM CAR GEEKS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A GREAT TRUCK AND WE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLE...
Aug 18, 2018SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL FRAME IS BREAKING AIRBAG LIGHTS ON DASH IS MESSING UP
Jun 7, 2014SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESEXCESSIVE CORROSION ALL BRAKE LINES ROTTED OUT AND REPLACED, ROCKER PANELS TOTALLY ROTTED, AND EXCES...
Jul 14, 2010SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE UNDER SIDE OF TRUCK IS RUSTING OUT. ALL THE CALIPERS, BRAKE LINES, AND FUEL LINES ARE RUSTED BAD...
Apr 2, 2010SUSPENSIONRIGHT SIDE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY TOTALLY SHOT WITH LESS THAN 57,000 MILES ON TRUCK. *TR
Jan 1, 2010SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESBODY AND UNDER BODY RUST AND ROT TO INCLUDE FRAME, BRAKE LINES AND SHOCK MOUNTS. BRAKE LINES FAILED...
Aug 18, 2009SUSPENSIONTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 TO 70 MPH ON NOR...
Sep 14, 2008SUSPENSIONI WAS DRIVING DOWN A SWITCHBACK AND THE RIGHT FRONT 1/2 OF THE AXEL AND WHEEL (TIRE AND RIM) SEPARAT...
Apr 15, 2008SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL...
Jan 18, 2008SUSPENSIONWHEN DRIVING FRIDAY MORNING JAN. 18, 2008 THERE WAS A SMALL NOISE IN THE TRUCK. LATER AT NIGHT WHEN ...
Sep 1, 2007SUSPENSIONTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT END VIBRATED V...
Aug 10, 2007SUSPENSIONRIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 49,000 MILES-WAS SO BAD THE WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF AC...
Feb 20, 2007SUSPENSIONAT 74,500 MILES A RUMBLING NOISE INITIALLY OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER...
Dec 12, 2006SUSPENSIONMY CHEVROLET 2500HD BEGAN MAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AT 67,500 MILES. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEA...
Nov 24, 2006SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL *- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN HE HEARD A CRACKING NOISE IN HIS VEHICLE. ...
Nov 9, 2006SUSPENSIONDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED IN JUNE OF 2006 AND ON 11/9/2006 THE BALL ...
Oct 27, 2006SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBOUGHT 2003 SILVERADO 3500 4X4 USED IN 2006. IT HAD 125,000 MILES AND RAN GREAT. IN OCTOBER 2006, TH...
Sep 24, 2006SUSPENSIONOCT 2005, HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY ON MY 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO. SEPTE...
Sep 14, 2006SUSPENSIONTHE FRONT SPRINGS ON 2003 CHEVROLET 1500 SILVERED QUAD CAB TRUCKS ARE COLLAPSING AND GMC/CHEVROLET K...
Aug 22, 2006SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH ON DIRT ROAD AND ASPHALT, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE...

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