2003 Workhorse Chassis problems & reliability
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Workhorse Chassis, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 14 | 64% |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 5% |
| Steering | 1 | 5% |
| Structure | 1 | 5% |
| Unknown OR Other | 1 | 5% |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Winnebago's failure to properly seal windshield to frame has caused corrosion and rust over time which has caused front windshield breakage. The rust has allowed the windshield to shift and break, thus causing a safety issue.”
Visibility · filed Jul 17, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 workhorse chassis. The contact stated while driving 10 mph the front passenger side brake failed. The brake caliper seized which caused the brake to overheat. The brake pedal went tot he floor and the alarm sounded and the brake light came on at that time. The contact was traveling at 10…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Oct 22, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 workhorse chassis, model p32 (n/a). The vehicle was equipped on a 2003 winnebago sightseer rv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the park brake engaged independently and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The…”
Service Brakes · filed Aug 23, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Workhorse Chassis.
As communicated previously, an issue discovered in DiagnosticLink version 8.14SP1 was fixed with the release of 8.14SP3 on August26. The issue related to incorrect parameter data being sent to the server for some…
DL8.14SP3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2021
Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder). *tt
050601014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2005
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2003 Workhorse Chassis has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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