MYRModel Year Report

2003 Chevrolet Express 2500

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2003 Chevrolet Express 2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:13.189Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2003: 12 complaints 2003 12 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 7 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2023: 1 complaint 2023
1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003 12 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 7 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2023: 1 complaint 2023
1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003 12 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 7 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2023: 1 complaint 2023

2003: 12 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19983
19990
20002
20012
20021
200312
20048
20059
200613
20077
20087
20092
20107
20113
20231

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Show complaint excerpts

I was traveling on the highway at the speed of 50 MPH and the van suddenly began to violently shake and shudder from the front wheels and up and including the shake of the steering wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-21

Also filed under Structure and steering

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 12 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

Structure

2 of 12 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

Suspension

1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing wheel bearing.

Steering

1 of 12 total reports mentions: steering.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2011-12-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-08-16 Fuel Filler Pipe Corrosion/Leakage

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 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 Express 2500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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