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2GCEC19TX31••••••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
2injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 4Service Brakes 3Steering 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesMay 2014
While driving, my brakes suddenly started going soft. I started pumping the brakes without any improvement. I was in a panic because I was about to pull into traffic with my bass boat. I wasn't sure I would be able to stop, I hit my park brake, then brake fail indicator alarms…
Electrical SystemJan 2007
2003 chevy silverado speedometer not working. Sticks. Sometimes works. Dealer said $500 to fix. Know 3 other 03-04 silverado owners with same problem
SteeringMar 2005
I drive a 2003 silverado,& when I turn the wheel to the left, I can hear a knocking noise & also feel the "knocking in the steering wheel!
Service BrakesAug 2012
I was driving our 2003 chevy silverado in a residential area at speeds of no more than 40 mph. I braked at a stop sign and noticed that the brakes went way down to the floor and yet the truck wasn't stopping. When I applied even more pressure (at this point I was up against the…
Electrical SystemJul 2006
The contact stated, on july 14, 2006 the battery failed and leaked sulfuric acid onto the garage floor. To repair the problem, the dealer replaced the battery
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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 2GCEC19TX31186641 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.