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1GCEC14XX3Z••••••2003 Chevrolet Silverado
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2003 Chevrolet Silverado build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
1754on the model
473builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedService Brakes 3Electrical System 2Suspension 1Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireFeb 2004
My 2003 chevrolet silverado caught on fire and burnt after being parked for at least and hour and a half. It was a total loss
Service BrakesAug 2014
I applied the brakes to stop at a stop sign in a parking lot. The brake pedal went to the floor. I went through the stop sign. Another vehicle had to slam on its brakes to avoid hitting me. The emergency brake is useless for stopping the vehicle in this type of situation because…
VisibilityApr 2008
Malfunction of heater core in 03' c-1500 chevrolet silverado
SuspensionJul 2004
While driving at any speed vehicle pulled to left. Dealership replaced the leaf coil spring and two space bars. But, problem still recurred. Manufacturer admitted there was a problem ,but they didn't know how to resolve it
Service BrakesAug 2014
I was getting ready to stop at a red light when the brakes on the truck failed. The pedal went straight to the floor when pressed. After parking the truck and looking at the brake line (metal line) above the rear-end had rusted causing the tube to weaken and crack
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCEC14XX3Z358507 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.