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2003 Chevrolet Silverado recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Exterior lighting | 4 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 11, 200808E050000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E050000
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| Dec 17, 200707E106000 | Wheels: hubWHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E106000
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| Aug 28, 200707E066000 | Equipment: electricalIF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E066000
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| Jul 17, 200606E064000 | Exterior lightingLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E064000
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| Jun 29, 200606E060000 | Exterior lightingLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH DetailsHide details for campaign 06E060000
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| Mar 13, 200606E023000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E023000
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Owner complaints by component2,119
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 998 | 47 |
| Electrical system | 442 | 21 |
| Hydraulic | 432 | 20 |
| Steering | 166 | 8 |
| Power train | 146 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 76 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 74 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 67 | 3 |
| Structure | 64 | 3 |
| Suspension | 59 | 3 |
| Tires | 57 | 3 |
| Air bags | 56 | 3 |
| Engine | 42 | 2 |
| Visibility | 38 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 38 | 2 |
20 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Tires
“Tire size 75r16, bridgestone v-steel rb215, is the branded and exact tire on the truck when on 05/23/2026 driving normally down a las vegas rural one-way neighborhood street I was driving down the one-way street (7200…”
- Service brakes
“While driving down a 50 mph roadway there was a line of cars slowing for a vehicle to make a turn. When gently pushing the brakes to slow down, brake went clear to the floor and could not slow down.”
- Tires
“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with Prinx Tires, Tire Line: High Country, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: 04N18HTPC1323. The contact had the tires rotated by an independent mechanic.”
Other Chevrolet Silverado model years
- 20071 recall207 complaints
- 20064 recalls188 complaints
- 20058 recalls319 complaints
- 20048 recalls623 complaints
- 20036 recalls695 complaints
- 20024 recalls710 complaints
- 20014 recalls877 complaints
- 20008 recalls1,305 complaints
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- 2003 Tahoe4 recalls507 complaints
- 2003 Trailblazer9 recalls1,239 complaints
- 2003 Suburban5 recalls497 complaints
- 2003 Silverado 25000 recalls449 complaints
- 2003 Corvette1 recall85 complaints
- 2003 Express11 recalls101 complaints
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recent, 08E050000 (reported August 11, 2008), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 4 campaigns. Others: equipment (2), seat belts (2), wheels (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 998 complaints out of 2,119 filed with NHTSA (47%). Across all complaints, owners reported 95 crashs and 30 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Chevrolet Silverado?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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