2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

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2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:18:10.026Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 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: 35 complaints 1995: 53 complaints 1995 1996: 49 complaints 1997: 48 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 40 complaints 2003
2003: 40 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19812
19821
19831
19843
19855
19864
19874
198815
198914
199011
199113
199213
199313
199435
199553
199649
199748
199833
199935
200019
200121
200237
200340

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090911

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20030226

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20040430 — EA (closed 20050228)

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (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: instrument cluster/panel, accounting for 23% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.