2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and problems
No recalls and 449 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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. Truck was driven into the ditch to avoid rear-ending vehicles. This happened immediately without warning, all braking…
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. Upon inspection of the tires, the contact discovered cracks along the base of the tire treads on all four…
The component that failed according to the Chevrolet dealer is the "transfer case pump clips", which came loose inside the transfer case and wore a hole through the case causing the oil to come out. If I would not have noticed the oil on the back of my truck, I could have continued to drive the truck, which could have…
When starting vehicle , after initial dash lights times out, I now get an AIRBAG 9malfunction light). Tried resetting, did not work. Now, every time I start the engine, the comes on and stays on.
Hydroboost valve pump shows a recall.,and it's not working properly
Silverado 2500 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 132 | 9 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 388 | 17 | 7 |
| 2002 | 1 | 351 | 21 | 6 |
| 2003 | 0 | 449 | 23 | 8 |
| 2004 | 0 | 368 | 19 | 10 |
| 2005 | 0 | 269 | 14 | 15 |
| 2006 | 0 | 178 | 14 | 8 |
Across all years, the 2003 Silverado 2500 has the most complaints (449). All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years →
Questions
- Does the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- Owners have filed 449 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (127 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (116).
- How many 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 23 of 449 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 14, 2026.