Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup peaked in 2004, with 5 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2003 Chevrolet Pickup
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Mar 24, 2003 to Jan 14, 2015.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1010.0 times the median 2003 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months6Complaints in its first two years
Components
30% of complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
10 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jan 14, 2015Failure Dec 29, 2014148,000 milesLA Grande, ORFuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000.
NHTSA complaint 10672403 - Filed Mar 11, 2005Failure Mar 2, 2005105,000 milesSmithfield, VAAccelerator pedal
WHILE DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE NEAREST DEALER.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10115018 - Filed Jan 5, 2005Failure May 1, 2004Conrad, MTRearview mirrors/devices
ALL SIX TIRES HAS HAD SIDEWALL DISINTEGRATION OUTSIDE THE TIRE. OUTSIDE OF THE TIRES BUBBLES BLEW UP TO THE SIZE OF BALLOONS AND THEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT. GOODYEAR, RANGLER SR LT, LT 215/85R16, TREAD 6 PLY, ROAD RANGE E, E13007822 / T305727GRF96 MVSM, PPC 2011 ALSO, SIDE VIEW MIRROWS DID NOT EXTEND FAR ENOUGH FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL ORIGINAL FACTORY EQUIPMENT PURCHASED TO USE WITH SLIDE IN CAMPER USE. MIRRORS FULLY EXTENDED CAN ONLY VIEW 1 1/2 INCH ON END. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL 7 TIRES FAILED. BOTH TIRES AND MIRRORS WERE INSPECTED BY THE SAME MECHANIC. *TC
NHTSA complaint 10092943 - Filed Dec 3, 2004Failure Oct 27, 200427,000 milesMcalester, OKFront
AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD CONSUMER HEARD A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10102083 - Filed Aug 17, 2004Failure Aug 10, 2004Corpus Christi, TXService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHILE DRIVING WARNING SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE ABS AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS ALSO ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT ABS BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10088033 - Filed Jul 6, 2004Failure Oct 1, 200312,000 milesCanyon Country, CATires
FIRESTONE BRIDGESTONE V-STEEL RIB 625. LT245/75R16 , DOT# 7X1165V1803 . OWNER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 55 TO 60 MPH WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED PRIOR TO TAKING THE TRIP. *JB *NM
NHTSA complaint 10073844 - Filed May 7, 2004Failure Oct 12, 20033,402 milesAlbemarle, NCService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER STATED THAT WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10072288 - Filed Jan 28, 200424,000 milesAngels Camp, CATie rod assembly, Lower ball joint, Upper ball joint
BALL JOINTS BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS COMING OFF THE DRIVEWAY. ALSO, WHILE VEHICLE WAS PULLING ANOTHER VEHICLE TIE-RODS SNAPPED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10055998 - Filed Aug 28, 2003Failure Aug 10, 20031,500 milesCarnegie, OKTemporary/emergency spare tire
THE BAR USED FOR LOWERING THE SPARE TIRE FROM BENEATH THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLIDE INTO THE ACCESS SLOT. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint 10037914 - Filed Mar 24, 2003Failure Mar 16, 2003Anoka, MNService brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM
NHTSA complaint 10012258
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
2 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA04012 Engineering analysis, Brakes
HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
Opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005 · led to a recall - EA04011 Engineering analysis, Brakes
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SB-10-08-50-003B Nov 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE - 3170E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2 - 1530823 Jan 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
C BLOWER CONTINUES TO RUN WITH KEY OFF. *MJ - 240203 Feb 24, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DELETION OF THE LOWER AUXILIARY ROCKER SEAL FROM THE BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS. *TT *JB
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.