2003 Chevrolet Silverado structure problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake lines, gas line, transmission fluid lines all rusted/corroded beginning at under 50,000 miles. * had near accidents as the brake lines blew while driving on a highway and was decelerating in an attempt to come to a stop..pedal went to the floor, I continued on (foot off the gas) until the…”
filed Feb 17, 2016
“I have had to replace the distributor cap and rotor bug often due to corrosion after less than 1000 miles. This is very dangerous. The dealership installed cover over the ac line and that had little effect. It is my belief that this is a manufacture flaw. *tr”
filed Apr 25, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE…Campaign 04V129000 · Mar 17, 2004
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please…
PIT3227M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 8, 2017
Structure problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Silverado | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 Silverado | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 Silverado | 14 | 21% |
| 2011 Silverado | 15 | 20% |
| 2010 Silverado | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 Silverado | 14 | 18% |
| 2008 Silverado | 14 | 9% |
| 2007 Silverado | 23 | 13% |
| 2006 Silverado | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 Silverado | 11 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.