MYRModel Year Report

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

● Typical for this model
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:26:48.048Z

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 Silverado 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 61 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2006: 51 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 50 complaints 2015 2016: 50 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 18 complaints 2019: 21 complaints 2019 2020: 40 complaints 2021: 38 complaints 2022: 27 complaints 2023: 14 complaints 2023 2024: 47 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2003: 42 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
19961
199761
199867
199947
200080
200172
200250
200342
200441
200546
200651
200739
200830
200910
20102
201129
201223
201326
201410
201550
201650
201713
201818
201921
202040
202138
202227
202314
202447
202512
20262

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 31%

31% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 13 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 24%

24% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

HAD CORRODED FUEL LINES REPLACED. MECHANIC STATED THAT BRAKE LINES LOOKED IN BAD SHAPE AND SUGGESTED THEY BE REPLACED ALSO. HAD LIMITED USAGE OF MY TRUCK WHILE I LOOKED INTO HAVING THEM REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120708

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

FIRST COMPLAINT FOR THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED ON 10/21/10. COMPLAINT #10361641. SAME PROBLEM AGAIN DTR LIGHT ON RIGHT SIDE OUT,SMELLED BURNING WIRE SAW THAT THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140428

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, diesel — 3 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 5%

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.