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1GCHK23133F••••••2003 Chevrolet Silverado
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2003 Chevrolet Silverado build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
1754on the model
473builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 6Steering 2Suspension 1Air 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJun 2019
I bought a 2003 chevy silverado 2500hd 15 years ago and gave it to my 16 year old son. Recently we noticed that the brakes and steering was acting funny and making a noise, so we replaced the power steering pump and hoses. The problem only started getting worse. I did some…
Service BrakesSep 2013
Brake warning light illuminated along with chime and "service brake system" message on dash display. Chevy service technician diagnosed ruptured connection from line to brake modulator caused by corrosion and recommended replacing all brake lines at cost of $1700. Ordinary steel…
StructureJul 2013
Depressed brake pedal while hooking to trailer preparing to haul farm equipment. The pedal went to the floor and I found fluid running down the frame of the truck checked lines and found burst line and all lines looked terribly rusted/rotten. This could have been classified as a…
Fuel SystemAug 2011
Chronic failure of fuel injectors on 2003 duramax chevy truck, deal has replaced injectors three times, now they are failing again and want 5k to fix them. Last fix was 40,000 miles ago. Here is the short and skinny. I was informed (during an injector swap in my truck) that the…
SuspensionJul 2003
My 2003 chevrolet duramax truck that I recently purchased, sheared the driver side rear shock mount off after hitting a cut off tree stump in some tall grass. Not knowing this occurred, the following morning on 7/27/03, I went to stop at a stop sign along a busy highway in…
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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 1GCHK23133F160405 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.