2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck problems
Chevrolet has produced full sized pickup trucks under many nameplates and platforms. Almost all Chevrolet branded vehicles were also available under the GMC brand as well.
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Chevrolet C/K
The Chevrolet C/K is a line of pickup trucks and other vehicles manufactured by Chevrolet from 1960 to 2002. It was discontinued and replaced by the Chevrolet Silverado.
Chevrolet Silverado
Introduced in 1998, the Chevrolet Silverado replaced the Chevrolet C/K as Chevrolet's flagship line of pickup trucks.
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Common 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck problems
The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has several common problems that owners have reported. These issues include transmission shifting problems, electrical system malfunctions, brake system failures, and steering and suspension concerns.
Transmission shifting problems are one of the most common issues with the 2003 Silverado 2500HD. Drivers may experience hesitation during shifting or rough gear changes. This can be caused by worn transmission components, inadequate transmission fluid levels, or sensor failures. To address this issue, a transmission fluid change or flushing of the system may be required. In some cases, replacing sensors or overhauling the transmission might be necessary.
Electrical system malfunctions are another common problem with the 2003 Silverado 2500HD. This can manifest in flickering dashboard lights or non-functioning exterior lights. Malfunctions might be due to a drained battery, alternator issues, or a faulty ignition switch. Solving these electrical problems might involve checking the battery and alternator's health with a multimeter and replacing any components that aren't working properly. Sometimes, it's as simple as replacing a blown fuse or fixing loose wiring.
Brake system failures are also noted with the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. Owners have reported that the brakes may feel soft or the truck doesn't stop as quickly as it should. This can be due to worn brake pads, issues with the brake fluid, or problems with the brake lines. To fix this, it's important to check the brake pads and replace them if they are thin. Also, checking the brake fluid level and quality is crucial; a fluid flush might be needed to ensure the system is free of air and contamination. Sometimes, inspect the brake lines for any signs of wear or leaks and replace them to maintain the integrity of the brake system.
Steering and suspension troubles are also noted with the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. Drivers may notice that the truck pulls to one side or that the steering feels loose. There might also be unusual noises when turning or going over bumps. These issues could be due to worn suspension components, such as shocks or struts, or problems with the steering mechanism. Addressing these concerns typically involves inspecting the suspension and steering systems. Worn parts should be replaced, and the vehicle's alignment should be checked and corrected to ensure a smooth and controlled driving experience.
What's the worst year for Chevy 1500?
2014
2014 Chevy Silverado 1500
If you were to look at Chevy Silverado's since 2005, it has been widespread that 2014 was known as the worst year for the 1500 due to its malfunctioning heating and air conditioning system. Its AC condensers were leaking, which required frequent replacements.
Is a 2003 Chevy Silverado a good truck?
A solid mix of everyday comfort and sheer towing power. The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is a roomy, capable full-size truck. If you can't find one with low mileage, the truck is definitely showing its age with expensive repairs piling up. The unwieldy cornering makes it a poor choice for city driving.
Is there any recalls on a 2003 Chevy Silverado?
RECALL ALERT: Learn More. There are 13 recalls on this vehicle.
How many miles can a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 last?
When well maintained, the average mileage life of a Chevy Silverado can be anywhere from 200,000 to 300,000 miles. That's around 10 to 20 years of service depending on how many miles you'd be driving around Galesburg with your Silverado.
Are Chevy trucks good quality?
When it comes to reliability, the Chevy Silverado has a reputation for being a dependable vehicle. According to Consumer Reports, the Silverado has a predicted reliability rating of four out of five stars.
Is a 2003 Chevy Silverado a good truck?
A solid mix of everyday comfort and sheer towing power. The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is a roomy, capable full-size truck. If you can't find one with low mileage, the truck is definitely showing its age with expensive repairs piling up. The unwieldy cornering makes it a poor choice for city driving.
When did Chevy trucks get bad?
The 2008 model year competes with the 2014 model year as one of the worst ever produced. Due to its frequent engine problems and overuse of oil, which was repair that cost owners over $2,700 to fix, this problem continued onward from the 2007 into the 2009 model years.
How long do Chevy truck engines last?
200,000 miles
Drivers who take good care of their engines can expect to get 200,000 miles or more out of them. However, there are some factors that can shorten the lifespan of this engine. Improper maintenance, stop-and-go driving, and cold climates can all shorten the lifespan of a 5.3 engine.
2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Chevrolet truck problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Steering problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck
The NHTSA has received 40 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck vehicles.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-15
- VIN: 1GCES14P43B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR LAST WEEK AND BROUGHT THE 2003 SSR FOR SERVICE WEDNESDAY 10-24-12. SERVICE TEAM IDENTIFIED THE ISSUE AS A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK. THE CRACK WAS AT THE FILL AREA WHERE THE PLASTIC NECK CONNECTION GOES INTO THE PLASTIC TANK. YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW SURPRISING THIS WOULD BE AS A CONSUMER AND CHEVY LOYALIST! MY WIFE AND I ARE DRIVING AROUND IN A VEHICLE WITH GAS POTENTIALLY LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THANK GOODNESS FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT! I'VE OWNED NUMEROUS CHEVYS AND A COUPLE OF GERMAN VEHICLES OVER THE YEARS, NEVER WITH ANY FAILURE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE DEALERSHIP IS HOLDING THE TANK FOR INSPECTION. IN DOING A BIT OF RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT THIS IS NOT NEW NEWS TO GM. IN FACT, THERE WAS A FIRE SAFETY RECALL OF TRAILBLAZERS IN 2004 WITH THIS EXACT DEFECT. DISAPPOINTLY, THIS RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE THE 2003 SSR WHICH IS MOUNTED ON A TRAILBLAZER FRAME USING A TANK THAT APPEARS A DUPLICATE TO THE TANK ISSUE IN THE TRAILBLAZER RECALL. (FYI, MY SSR WAS DELIVERED LATE 2003, SO I ASSUME 2004 TRAILBLAZER TANKS FOUND THEIR WAY INTO THE FIRST SSR PRODUCTION.) ADDITIONAL GM RECALLS OF PLASTIC TANK PARTS ARE ALSO RECENT HISTORY IN WARM-WEATHER STATES ON THE COLBALT, G5, AND THE EQUINOX. MY 2003 'SLINGSHOT' YELLOW SSR HAS 31,000 MILES, ALWAYS SERVICED AT VAN IN SCOTTSDALE. SHE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD, ONLY SEEING PAVEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, SHE HAS HAD NO ACCIDENTS OR REPAIRS; JUST SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE AT VAN CHEVY IN SCOTTSDALE AZ SINCE SHE WAS BORN. THERE SEEMS TO ME NO REASON THIS FAILURE WOULD OCCUR OTHER THAN A DEFECT IN DESIGN OR WORKMANSHIP. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-26
- VIN: 1GCCT19X138
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED OUT CAUSING THEM TO FAIL IN TWO DIFFERENT SPOTS IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT USING THIS TYPE OF METAL ON THIS PART. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-05
- VIN: 1GCEK19T63E
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: HOOKED UP MY TRAILER TO THE 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO AND DROVE TO THE GAS STATION AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKES. I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE NOT BEEN ON THE FREEWAY LIKE THE DAY BEFORE WHEN MY WIFE AND I DROVE 20 MILES DOING 70 MPR, WOW WE COULD BE DEAD RIGHT NOW. IM WITHOUT A TRANSPORTATION AND THE DEALER WANTS 2000.00 AND ANOTHER WANTS 3000.00 TO FIX IT. THE WAY THE BRAKE LINE ARE DESIGNED MAKES IT VERY HARD TO FIX, BUT FOR THE BRAKES TO GO OUT WITHOUT A SAFETY BACK UP SYSTEM IS NUTS. I HAVE A 1970 CAR THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAVE NO RUST!! THIS IS A LIFE OR DEAF ISSUE SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE. EVEN AFTER I FIX THIS TRUCK I'LL BE SCARED TO DRIVE IT. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-04-06
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE LINE BURSTED, NO BRAKES, LINES CORRODED. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-15
- VIN: 2GCEK19N531
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 2003 CHEVY SS TRUCK, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, BRAKES ARE THE PROBLEM. SOMETIMES GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE STOPPING HAVE HAD IT TO CHEVY DEALER AND OTHER PLACES. CANNOT FIX. HAVE SPENT $ TRYING. FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. CHEVY SAYS NOTHING WRONG. THE BRAKES ARE NOT RIGHT. DON'T WANT TO WAIT FOR AN ACCIDENT TO REPORT THIS. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW IN 2003. IT HAS 88,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-10
- VIN: 2GCEC19T131
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I PURCHASED CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 EXTENDER CAB NEW IN JUNE 2003. I HAVE APPROX. 165,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, THE DISC BRAKES ( ALL 4 WHEELS ) HAVE BEEN CHANGED 1 TIME AT ABOUT 110,000 MILES. EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD LIFE FOR BRAKE PADS ( THEY WERE STILL NOT WORN COMPLETELY OUT ) I HAVE NOW BEEN EXPERIENCING A BRAKE PEDAL FLUTTER/ SIGNIFICANT PULSATING JUST BEFORE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. EXISTING DEALER PADS ON VEHICLE ARE ABOUT 1/2 LIFE ACCORDING TO SERVICE TECH. GM TECH. "GUESSED" AT CAUSE LISTING 4 DIFFERENT POSSIBILITY'S FROM CORRODED LINES TO BOOSTER PRESSURE TO CALIBER FAILURE. NO INCIDENT AS OF YET. ALSO SIMILAR PROBLEMS LISTED WITH SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES FORTUNATELY MINE EVENTUALLY RETURNED TO NORMAL AFTER ABOUT A WEEK. ALSO STEERING ASSIST CYLINDER WAS REPLACED BY DEALER FOR DEFECT THEN ISSUE WAS TURNED INTO PERIODIC MAINT. ITEM WHEN PROBLEM RETURNED AGAIN. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-14
- VIN: 1GCEC14X63Z
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SPEED ODOMETER, FUEL GAUGE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES WILL NOT WORK FUEL GAUGE IS STUCK AT 1/2 A TANK OF FUEL, TEMPERATURE GAUGE WILL NOT READ PROPER TEMPERATURE. SPEED ODOMETER WILL READ 100MPH OR MORE WHILE STOPPED THIS PROBLEM STARTED TWO WEEKS AGO AND WHEN I RECEIVED A SERVICE LETTER FROM GM THE TRUCK WAS ALREADY PASS THE EXTENDED MILE WARRANTY THAT WAS DECIDED IN THE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT. I AM THE 1ST OWNER OF THE TRUCK. I CALLED GM AND THEY SAID THAT BASICALLY TOO BAD I AM OVER THE 80K MILEAGE AGREED TO IN THE LAW SUIT WITH THE US GOVERNMENT I HAVE NO WAY OF TELLING HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE ON TRIPS, HOW FAST I AM DRIVING AND IF MY ENGINE IS OVER HEATING AS I AM DRIVING, GM HAS BEEN NO HELP IN FIXING A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT THEY RECEIVED MONEY FROM DELPHI OVER THE BAD AFFECTED PARTS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM!!!!!! *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-10
- VIN: 1GBJG31R421
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DEFECTIVE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON A CHEVY TRUCK/CAB ON MY RV. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE A POOR AND WEAK DESIGN. THEY ARE HELD ONTO THE DOORS BY SMALL PLASTIC PINS THAT BROKE OFF EASILY. THEY SHOULD HAVE A METAL SCREW THAT WOULD HOLD THEM MORE SECURELY TO THE DOOR BACK. MY CHEVY IS NOT THAT OLD FOR THIS TO HAPPEN AND IT IS CLEARLY A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN. PART # 12479875 - LEFT DOOR HANDLE PART # 12479876 - RIGHT DOOR HANDLE BOTH HANDLES BROKE OFF THE DOORS HELD ONLY BY SMALL PLASTIC PINS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING RT.523 TO FLEMINGTON,NJ ,I NEEDED TO USE THE BRAKES TO DECELERATE AND WHEN I PUSHED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR NO BRAKES [XXX] NEAR REARENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. MY VEHICLE IS A CHEVROLET 2003 SILVERADO 2500HD EXT.CAB TRUCK SHORTBED. LATER I FOUND THAT ALL 4 BRAKELINES RUSTED,CORRODED GOING TO THE ABS JUNCTION BOX UNDER THE CAB DRIVER'S SIDE.WHY IS THERE NO NATIONAL RECALL FOR THIS? ARE YOU WAITING UNTIL SOMEONE GETS KILLED,OR A FIRST RESPONDER GETS INJURED BEFORE TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTION? JUST LIKE FORD AND THE ROLLOVERS DUE TO THE TIRES ON THE SUVS SEVERAL YEARS AGO. IT'S TIME TO STOP THIS BEFORE A TRAGEDY OCCURS!!! *TR INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-04-07
- VIN: 1GCCS14H638
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHEN I AM PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY OR PARKING AREA, IF THE WHEELS ARE TURNED HARD TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT, WHEN STOPPING AND PUTTING THE TRUCK IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND YOU CANNOT GET THE STEERING WHEEL UNLOCKED. THE KEY WILL NOT RELEASE IT OUT OF THE LOCK POSITION, EITHER BY JIGGLING THE KEY OR THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. AS A RESULT, I AM FORCED TO HAVE THE ENTIRE KEY LOCK CYLINDER REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. I HAVE HAD TO DO THIS THREE TIMES. I HAVE BEEN STUCK IN PLACES THAT I HAVE PARKED, WITH THE WHEELS TURNED AND AM UNABLE TO GET IT MOVED UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY TAKEN APART AND THE IGNITION KEY AND CYLINDER ARE REPLACED. IT HAS COST ME OVER 300 TO HAVE THIS DONE. IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE, ON OCCASION I HAVE STOPPED IN PLACES TEMPORARILY AND THEN NOT BEEN ABLE TO LEAVE AGAIN. I AM TIRED OF IT. I THOUGHT ORIGINALLY IT WAS A KEY PROBLEM, BUT HAVE FOUND, THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THREE IGNITIONS ALREADY, I BELIEVE IT TO BE A DEFECT IN THE STEERING COLUMN, STEERING LOCK OR WHEEL TURNING PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS RESOLVED. THANK YOU. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-06
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SPEEDOMETER WOULD MOVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH TACHOMETER WHEN VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. SPEEDOMETER WOULD STOP AT FASTEST SPEED AND NOT RETURN TO 0 THEN SUBSEQUENTLY GOES HIGHER WITH EACH START. WARNING LIGHTS ON AND OFF. ROLLING AWAY WHEN IN PARK AND NO BRAKES. STILL PERIODIC PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDOMETER WHEN COLD OR WET. VEHICLE EXCEEDS MILEAGE THAT DEALER WILL REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. (70000). GAUGE CLUSTER NEEDS REPLACEMENT. KNOWN DEFECT *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-01
- VIN: 1GCEK19T33E
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT OF VEHICLE ALSO FELT IN STEERING. THIS COMPLAINT IS SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 031803 /; NHTSA ITEM NUMBER 10001891. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-08
- VIN: 2GCEK19T531
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FLUIDS LEAKING FROM CAR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-04
- VIN: 1GCEK19T73E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO THAT MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WHEN THE WIRES UNDER THE FRONT SEAT STARTED SMOKING. WHEN I GOT IN TO DRIVE THE TRUCK THE POWER SEAT DID NOT WORK. SO CHECKED THE FUSE AND IT WAS BLOWN. I CHANGED THE FUSE AND AS SOON AS I PUT IN A NEW FUSE IT WOULD BLOW ALSO I CHECKED THE WIRES UNDER THE SEAT AND NOTICED THAT THEY WERE MELTED TOGETHER. THE TRUCK HAS ONLY A LITTLE OVER 100,000 MILES I DON'T THINK THIS IS NORMAL AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS, AND IF CHEVROLET SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM. MY WIFE SAID THE WHOLE TRUCK FILLED WITH SMOKE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. NEXT WEEK I WILL TAKE THE TRUCK TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-01
- VIN: 1GCHK29143E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED, NO GAS GAUGE, NO SPEEDOMETER. GM SENT ME A LETTER OFFERING TO REPLACE BUT ONLY IF LESS THAN 7 YEARS OLD OR 70,000 MILES. I HAVE MORE THAN 70,000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-12
- VIN: 2GCEK19T031
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SPEEDOMETER FAILURE IN 2003 CHEVY TRUCK. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-11
- VIN: 1GNEK13Z03J
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING CREATING A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE. THROUGH DISCUSSION WITH THE DEALER AND TALKS WITH GM IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. LETTERS OF NOTIFICATION HAVE STARTED BEING SENT IN SEPTEMBER OF 07. THIS WEB SITE SHOWS COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM DATING BACK TO DEC OF 2005. ALL DESCRIBE AN UNSAFE SITUATION. MY PROBLEM IS THAT I HAVE 95,000 MILES ON MY 2003. GMC WILL REPAIR IF LESS THAN 70,000 MILES OR 10 YEARS. HOW CAN A SAFETY PROBLEM CREATED IN MY ILLEGAL TRUCK STOP BEING A LIABILITY TO GM AFTER 70,000 MILES. WHY AM I BEING PENALIZED FOR DRIVING MORE THAN 10,000 MILES A YEAR? *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-05
- VIN: 1GCEC19T43Z
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 53,000 MILES THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED. NEEDLE IS PASS 120 MPH. VEHICLE IS A 2003 SPORT BED SILVERADO. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-10
- VIN: 1GCJK33143F
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 3500 TRUCK--SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK READING 10 MPH TO FAST, SOMETIMES. IT VARIES, BUT CURRENTLY MY SPEEDOMETER THINKS 25MPH IS 0. THUS WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER SAYS 55MPH, I AM ACTUALLY(I THINK) DRIVING 25MPH. THS STARTING POINT CHANGES ON A DAILY BASIS. MY PROBLEM IS I ACTUALLY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT SPEED I AM TRAVELING. FOR ME THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I TOW TRAILERS AND CARRY A LARGE TRUCK CAMPER. GM WILL NOT COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY ON ANY OF THE GM CARS/TRUCK. IN ADDITION THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH GM CUSTOMERS. GM WILL NOT ADMIT IT BECAUSE THE RECALL WOULD BE SO LARGE AND COSTLY, BUT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE GRAPEVINE(HIGHWAY5) AND YOU NOT SURE OF YOUR SPEED IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN HAULING 10K POUND IN BACK OF YOU. THIS COULD BECOME AN ACCIDENT JUST LIKE THE ONE A FEW WEEKS AGO. WITH THIS IN MIND GM WILL NOT DO A RECALL ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE. IT IS TIME FOR NHTSA TO STEP IN AND GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PROBLEM BEFORE A LIFE IS LOST. BELOW IS LINKS OF OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM--- 617 SIGNATURES--> HTTP://WWW.PETITIONONLINE.COM/CHEVY07/ CBS NEWS STORY-->HTTP://CBS5.COM/INVESTIGATES/LOCAL_STORY_087204739.HTML CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT-->LEVY, RAM & OLSON LLP *TR
STEERING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-16
- VIN: 1GNEK13Z93R
- Components: STEERING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: THUMPING IN STEERING SINCE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE STEERING HAS BEEN MAKING NOISE AND SHAKES AND HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVLEY WORSE. THE STEERING SHAFT HAS BEEN REPLACED WHEN NEW FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. WE ARE VERY CONCERNED IF IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE.AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-02-28
- VIN: 1GNEK13Z93R
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I WAS IN A PARKING LOT AND .PULLED OUT ON THE STREET....TURNED RIGHT AT THE LIGHT NEXT TO THE PARKING LOT. DROVE 1/8 OF A MILE TO A ROUND-A-BOUT AND NOTICED MY SPEEDOMETER WAS SHOWING. THE SPEED WAS LESS THAN WHAT I ACTUALLY GOING. IT WILL DO THIS 2 OUT OF 10 TIMES THAT I DRIVE MY 03' TAHOE. I HAVE TO STOP AND TURN OFF THE CAR THE START UP AGAIN TO SOMETIMES GET IT TO WORK. I'M AFRAID THAT I WILL GET A SPEEDING TICKET DUE TO THE FACT I HAVE TO DRIVE BY RPM'S TO GUESS MY SPEED. I'VE BEEN TOLD THE FIX IS AROUND $700.00 BUT I HAVE TO SAVE UP FOR THAT AMOUNT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-04
- VIN: 1GCEK19T83E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SPEEDOMETER ON 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 STUCK AT 60 MPH. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONS CONSTANTLY. SOMETIMES OFF BY 30-40 MPH, OTHER TIMES DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-28
- VIN: 2GCEC19T631
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MY TRUCK LOST POWER WHICH MADE ME PULL OVER QUICKLY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT..APPARENTLY I RAN OUT OF GAS, WHILE MY FUEL GAUGE WAS STILL SHOWING A QUARTER OF A TANK...ALSO OTHER GAUGES ON MY CLUSTER ARE NOT WORKING LIKE THE SPEEDOMETER. IT IS A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO AND GM IS CHARGING OVER 600 DOLLARS TO REPAIR, MANY OWNERS ARE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-08
- VIN: 1GCHK24U53E
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO REAR BRAKES ROTTED AND DISINTEGRATED. *NM
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