Complaints
852
Crashes
49
Fires
19
Injuries
30
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1124 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:103,745 mi
Crash-related:6
#261 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:65,042 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:8
#346 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:68,249 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 124 | 6 | — | 103,745 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 61 | 1 | 8 | 65,042 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 46 | — | — | 68,249 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 45 | 2 | — | 58,681 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 44 | 2 | — | 13,385 mi | |
| STEERING | 38 | 2 | — | 30,358 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 31 | — | — | 30,806 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 29 | 3 | — | 31,018 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 23 | 1 | — | 41,948 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 21 | — | — | 9,688 mi | |
| TIRES | 21 | 1 | — | 24,058 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 18 | — | — | 73,034 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 15 | — | — | 30,660 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | 1 | 41,938 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | — | 2 | 46,949 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 6 | — | 50,614 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | 10 | — | — | 37,105 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 | 9 | — | 15,520 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 9 | — | — | 32,321 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | — | — | 19,263 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | 1 | — | 26,971 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 8 | — | — | 32,019 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | 2 | 2 | 125,448 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 1 | 1 | 94,346 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | 1 | — | 15,428 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 29,460 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 6 | — | — | 60,073 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 6 | — | — | 102,382 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 6 | — | — | 69,700 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | — | — | 27,785 mi |
SERVICE BRAKES
124
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,745
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
61
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Avg Miles
65,042
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
46
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,249
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
45
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,681
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
44
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,385
STEERING
38
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,358
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,806
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
29
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,948
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,688
TIRES
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,058
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,034
STEERING:COLUMN
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,660
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
41,938
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
46,949
AIR BAGS
10
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,614
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,105
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,520
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,321
SUSPENSION
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,263
POWER TRAIN
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,971
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,019
ENGINE
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
125,448
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,346
WHEELS
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,428
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,460
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,073
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,382
PARKING BRAKE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,700
STRUCTURE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,785
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