2003 Chevrolet Express electrical problems

Filed Mar 17, 2026 · Electrical · 258,051 miles · CA

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Chevrolet Express. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 156,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on July 2, 2024, was 258,051.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express conversion van. The contacted stated that while driving 45 MPH, all of the gauges and electrical features failed however, the light functions remained operable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose a failure. No repairs were performed to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. Updated 5/22/14

Filed Apr 13, 2007 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express 2500 van. While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire and both air bags deployed. The contact stated that the cause of fire was the same as mentioned in recall # 05v104000 electrical system: wiring:interior/under the dash board). The fire department extinguished the fire, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 74,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2005 · Electrical · 7,260 miles · PA

Dt: the consumer stated that while driving at 50-60 MPH 2003 chevrolet express stalled. The vehicle sat for about a minute, then it restarted. There were no lights that came on the dashboard. This happened with no warning. The dealership has not been contacted as of now. The manufacturer has not been called. The consumer was going to contact the dealer so they could examine the van.*ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they found nothing wrong with the vehicle.

Filed Oct 28, 2004 · Electrical · IL · fire

Fire in the left dash of a 2003 chevrolet express van g3.

Filed Mar 20, 2004 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · MD · fire

The panic alarm went off and couldn't be turned off initially. Dealer advised to bring vehicle in. Alarm went off when vehicle started for second time. Vehicle driven about 3 miles, engine shut down while driving. Pulled over, smoke poured from under hood, then flames until vehicle engulfed in flames. Vehicle totally destroyed by fire.

Filed Dec 16, 2003 · Electrical, Visibility · 36,800 miles · MA

The vehicle's horn and windshield wiper equipment failed intermittently. The cause had not been determined. Please provide additional information. *jb

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Electrical · 1,700 miles · FL · fire

Consumer was awakened by a horn blasting in the driveway of residence. After a few minutes consumer heard a loud explosion. When the consumer arrived at the front door, vehicle was in flames. Engine was totally consumed by the fire. The fire department arrived, and informed the consumer that faulty wiring caused the fire. *ak *ph

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Electrical · FL · fire

Cosnumer stated vehicle was parked over night when it suddenly caught on fire. Fire department stated it was an electrical fire.

Filed May 21, 2003 · Electrical · 3,000 miles · IL · fire

Fire that originated in the right rear back door factory wiring where arcing and electrical faulting were present, specifically the wiring traveling to the lock motor, where a short to ground occurred and ignited wiring insulation into open flame.