MYRModel Year Report

2003 Chevrolet C/K Series

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2003 Chevrolet C/K Series
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:21:55.021Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C/K Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2003: 7 complaints 2003
2003: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19932
19943
19953
19962
19974
19988
19999
20002
20014
20024
20037

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH
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2003 CEHVROLET 3500 DURAMAX DIESEL, WHEN COMPUTER THINKS ENGINE WILL STALL IT IS PROGRAMED TO JUMP THE RPM'S 300 BY IT SELF, HAPPENED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF OWNERS HIP AND SEVERAL TIMES AFTER, DEALER HAD TRUCK 5 OUT OF THE FIRST 8 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP CAN...

NHTSA ODI report, 20031211

POWER TRAIN

2 of 7 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveline and automatic transmission.

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DRIVE TRAIN: CLUNK/CLANK DURING UPSHIFT UNDER LIGHT/EASY ACCELERATION. ALSO DURING DOWNSHIFT SUCH AS WHEN SLOWING FOR STOP LITE. ALSO DDURING SLOWING FOR TURN OR UPON QUICK ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS 4193 MILES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040120

STRUCTURE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

INJURY
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WHILE AT A 4TH CELEBRATION ON THE TAILGATE OF MY AMERICAN CHEVROLET TRUCK MY WIFE AND 15 MONTH OLD LITTLE BOY, WAS SITTING THERE AND THE TAILGATE CABLES ON MY 2003 DURAMAX BROKE CAUSING MY WIFE AND CHILD TO HIT THE GROUND BUSTING HIS LIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040704

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing column.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031208 — PE (closed 20040409)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040430 — EA (closed 20050228)

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Chevrolet C/K Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.