2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems and Repair Histories
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Chevrolet Silverado (not HD) | 13 Silverado (not HD)s, 9.0 months of data per Silverado (not HD), average 111300 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 Silverado (not HD)s, 9.0 months of data per Silverado (not HD), average 111300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 111000 | 50 | EVAP vent solenoid clogged with dust and was throwing a CEL. |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 100000 | 1300 | Needed fuel regulator and a few minor things. Replaced alternator and starter, manual transmission. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 136000 | 500 | Throttle body replaced because tps went bad. Check engine light came on and power drastically reduced until engine was turned off. Happened twice in one week. |
| May | 2012 | 153300 | 600 | Rear brake lines rusted out Air conditioner pump idlers pulley bearings went out. |
| Aug | 2012 | 157000 | 1200 | Abs would activate everytime the truck came to a stop. Front wheel speed sensors were not reading at low speed. Had to replace the front wheel hubs. Brake pads and rotors on front prematurely wore out. |
| Mar | 2013 | 164000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 200 | The ECM went out on the antilock brake pump. It was covered under recall untill 02 for salt belt vehicles due to corrosion causing it to fail. My bad luck getting an 03. | |
| Jan | 2012 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 74000 | 142 | Passenger door electrical devices not working (power window, door lock and mirror). Replaced switch module in door. Price paid for repair reflects only the cost of a new switch. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 60 | Replaced battery | |
| Aug | 2010 | 110 | Driver window regulator replaced | |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 158000 | 0 | fan for a/c and heat doesn't work...have to plug in manually for now door handle and tailgate handle broken |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 145000 | 175 | 4wd automatically locked in on its own at startup. Changed switch, did not help. Changed 4wd part inside transfer case to resolve. (transfer case position sensor). |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 106000 | 700 | Front axle bearing needed to be replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | 124000 | 890 | Front passenger wheel bearing needed to be replaced |
| Nov | 2011 | 128000 | 850 | Fuel pump was going out, causing hesitation to start & loss of fuel pressure after sitting for more than one hour. Check engine light on- "EVAP Large Leak". |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 101300 | 200 | replaced knock sensors and knock sensor wiring harness |
| Jul | 2012 | 106300 | 120 | Replaced MAF sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 250 | Replaced steering rack assembly. Rack was leaking fluid as a result of a collision some years earlier and had started to show poor response due to a likely worn pinion gear. | |
| Dec | 2011 | 81000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 164000 | 936 | The truck was leaking coolant. The repair replaced the intake manifold gaskets. |
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