Under normal driving conditions, without prior warnings, fan flew apart causing damage to fan housing and radiator. Radiator, blade, shroud, clutch and coolant had to be replaced.
The worst 2003 Chevrolet C5500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Chevrolet C5500 90
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
What 2003 Chevrolet C5500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Persistent and recurring frame cracks at low mileage that exceed the north american out of service criteria. Mfg refuses to make repairs.
Vehicle lost braking power while driving 60 MPH. Vehicle was towed to a dealer, who found that the metallic hose was erupted by a power steering clamp rubbing against it. Manufacturer was not notified.
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Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet C5500
Is the 2003 Chevrolet C5500 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet C5500, close to a typical C5500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Chevrolet C5500?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet C5500 have?
No recalls on record.
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