2003 CHEVROLET PICKUP
0 recalls, 12 complaints - 5 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Dec 29, 2014
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 ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 11, 2005
Incident date: Mar 2, 2005
WHILE DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE NEAREST DEALER.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 3, 2004
Incident date: Oct 27, 2004
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
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Sep 21, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 2004
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 17, 2004
Incident date: Aug 10, 2004
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
TIRES
May 18, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2003
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 7, 2004
Incident date: Oct 12, 2003
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER STATED THAT WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jan 28, 2004
BALL JOINTS BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS COMING OFF THE DRIVEWAY. ALSO, WHILE VEHICLE WAS PULLING ANOTHER VEHICLE TIE-RODS SNAPPED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Jan 28, 2004
BALL JOINTS BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS COMING OFF THE DRIVEWAY. ALSO, WHILE VEHICLE WAS PULLING ANOTHER VEHICLE TIE-RODS SNAPPED. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Jan 28, 2004
BALL JOINTS BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS COMING OFF THE DRIVEWAY. ALSO, WHILE VEHICLE WAS PULLING ANOTHER VEHICLE TIE-RODS SNAPPED. *AK
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 10, 2003
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 24, 2003
Incident date: Mar 16, 2003
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
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 CHEVROLET PICKUP
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 |
SB-10-08-50-003B
Nov 1, 2011
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
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
1530823
Jan 1, 2004
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
C BLOWER CONTINUES TO RUN WITH KEY OFF. *MJ
240203
Feb 24, 2003
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DELETION OF THE LOWER AUXILIARY ROCKER SEAL FROM THE BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS. *TT *JB
3170E
Feb 16, 2006
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2
3170E
Feb 16, 2006
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET PICKUP
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE96076
Opened: Dec 18, 1996 , Closed: Apr 17, 1997
STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS
BOLT IN THE COUPLING, JOINING THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE AND STEERING COLUMN SHAFTS, FALLS OUT.TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING OCCURS WHEN THE SHAFTS THEN SEPARATE.
PE96039
Opened: May 17, 1996 , Closed: Sep 30, 1996
CRACKING/FRACTURE OF CHASSIS FRAME RAILS
CRACKS IN THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRAME RAILS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED AFT OF THE PASSENGER CAB AND FORWARD OR THE REAR WHEELS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
CHEVROLET PICKUP - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET PICKUP across all model years (1994, 1998).
5
Total Recalls
593
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
41
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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