MYRModel Year Report

2003 Chevrolet Express 3500

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2003 Chevrolet Express 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:28:49.139Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Express 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 3 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 16 complaints 2005: 17 complaints 2006: 15 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2024: 2 complaints 2024
2003: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19972
19983
19994
20004
200111
20023
200312
200416
200517
200615
200711
200811
20099
20104
20125
20131
20141
20192
20211
20242

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SEAT BELTS

2 of 12 total reports mention: seat belts.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES PREMATURELY DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE BUCKLES FAILED TO LOCK THE SEAT BELTS TO SECURE A PASSENGER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180212

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, ALL ELECTRICAL STOPPED, DISCOVERED THAT THE IGNITION HAD TURNED OFF BY ITSELF AND CAUSED A LOSS OF ALL POWER CREATING DANGEROUS STEERING AND STOPPING SITUATION.. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND STOPPED VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140806

VISIBILITY

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility.

FIRE
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2003 CHEVY EXPRESS. TURNED ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW CAUGHT FIRE AND BEGAN BURNING. PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ANOTHER CAR PULLED OVER WITH ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080108

VISIBILITY

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility.

FIRE
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2003 CHEVY EXPRESS. TURNED ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW CAUGHT FIRE AND BEGAN BURNING. PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ANOTHER CAR PULLED OVER WITH ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080108

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20111214 — PE (closed 20120816)

Fuel Filler Pipe Corrosion/Leakage

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 3500?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 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.