MYRModel Year Report

2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

● Typical for this model
2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:17.622Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
40
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

43% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 37 complaints 1995: 53 complaints 1995 1996: 49 complaints 1997: 48 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 40 complaints 2003 40
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 37 complaints 1994 1995: 53 complaints 1996: 49 complaints 1996 1997: 48 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 40 complaints 2003 40
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 37 complaints 1994 1995: 53 complaints 1995 1996: 49 complaints 1996 1997: 48 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 40 complaints 2003 40

2003: 40 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19812
19821
19831
19843
19855
19864
19874
198815
198914
199011
199113
199213
199313
199437
199553
199649
199748
199833
199935
200019
200121
200237
200340

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

43% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

Service brakes

28% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-26

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-06

Steering

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing linkages.

Structure

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

Show complaint excerpts

The biggest issue with the growing number of SUV like vehicles on the roads is that you can't see through them. Very often accidents between non-SUV cars are caused by the fact that they can't see through an SUV.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-26

Power train

5% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.