MYRModel Year Report

2003 Chevrolet Pickup

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2003 Chevrolet Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:34.490Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2003 10
1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1994 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1996 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003 10
1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1994 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1996 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003 10

2003: 10 complaints

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YearComplaints
199011
199116
19928
199458
199579
199660
199775
199850
199939
200032
200117
200217
200310

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

3 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Suspension

3 of 10 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.

Show complaint excerpts

Ball joints broke while vehicle was coming off the driveway. Also, while vehicle was pulling another vehicle tie-rods snapped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-28

Tires

2 of 10 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing temporary/emergency spare tire.

Show complaint excerpts

The bar used for lowering the spare tire from beneath the vehicle does not slide into the access slot. The manufacturer and the dealer will be notified of the problem. Feel free to provide additional information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-28

Visibility

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
  2. I
    2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Chevrolet Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup 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 Pickup?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup 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.