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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCGK13U93F212247 · Checked Aug 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1GCGK13U93F•••••• 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

That is about average for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado — 4 complaints per build across 473 builds.

5on this build
1754on the model
473builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Wheels 2 Steering 1 Power Train 1 Visibility 1

What owners of this build wrote

Steering crash Jan 2004
Vehicle safety: quadrasteer (4 wheel steer) maneuverability when sliding on ice. Was driving my chevrolet 1500hd crew cab 4x4 quadrasteer pickup 30 mph (in 40 mph zone) and coming around a right hand bend in the road when the truck hit ice on the road. The vehicle immediately…
Electrical System Jul 2019
Bright lite indicator lite comes on dash with no key in ignition, kills battery over nite. Gas gauge in dash doesn't always work, truck has to get moving, sometimes right away and sometimes a little longer. Had to replace my throttle body control a couple months prior
Fuel/propulsion System May 2019
The rear fuel tank strap holding the fuel tank to the frame of the vehicle has rusted/corroded and failed. The result was the tank strap separating from the portion near where the strap bolts to the frame. The vehicle was in motion on primary city roads during this issue. The…
Wheels Mar 2005
The contact stated while attempting low speed turns, the rear wheels turn left. The dealer replaced the rear wheel sensors, which remedied the problem
Power Train Apr 2004
1. Poor ride, vibration, while driving at various speeds. Mostly between 35 to 50 mph. Had the problem with "stock" tires. Replaced with after market tires, slightly larger. Still had annoying vibration. To a point that I do not like to drive the vehicle! 2. Fuel economy sucks!…

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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 1GCGK13U93F212247 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.