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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems

14 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,000.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
78,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Front: wheel bearing
    3
  • Front
    2
  • Rear
    1
  • Front: springs: coil springs
    1
  • Front: hub
    1
  • Front: control arm: upper arm
    1
  • Front: control arm
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · WV

Takata recall frame is breaking airbag lights on dash is messing up

Filed May 3, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 85,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel pulled to the left and right and the vehicle swerved after driving over a bump. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle and the two control arms were replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 12/23/16*lj the consumer stated the wiring harness for heater number 4 setting blew out. There was an electrical odor. Updated 01/04/17.

Filed Jun 7, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 100,000 miles · MA

Excessive corrosion all brake lines rotted out and replaced, rocker panels totally rotted, and excessive rust on frame very common with this year g m frame ,g m says they only cover for one year. So I am filing a complaint to see if this can rectified before some one is injured due to brake failure. Please help.

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Brakes, Fuel system · 82,000 miles · MD

The under side of truck is rusting out. All the calipers, brake lines, and fuel lines are rusted badly. I have had to replace two brake lines already. Also the frame is rusted.

Filed Nov 13, 2009 · Suspension · 30,142 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 65 to 70 MPH on normal road conditions; a clunking noise came from outside of the vehicle. There was also excessive vibration in the steering wheel. The contact was able to drive normally. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the front passenger side hub. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for the identical failure. The front driver side hub was replaced. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 30,142. The current mileage was 34,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2009 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 78,000 miles · TN

2003 chevy silverado - poor steering- I have replaced the gearing box w/front end alignment due to having 4 estimates and advised that the gear box was defected. 6 months later - I have been advised by several certified mechanics that the gear box that was put in is also defected. Poor steering control, truck pulls all over the road which could result in a crash. If the steering boxes for this year/make vehicles are defected, why not compensate the owners for all the expenses. It is obvious that these parts for this year vehicle is in fact defected. How many complaints/accidents/injuries does it take before these issues are acknowledged? I have spent over $1,500.00 just in the braking and steering repairs and yet faced again with more cost or either get rid of my truck that I had for 1 year.

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Suspension · 123,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 70 MPH, the front end vibrated violently. The dealer stated that the wheel bearings were worn out. The wheel bearings were replaced. The failure mileage was 123,000 and current mileage was 124,446.

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Suspension · TX

My 2003 z71 has about 58000 miles on it and for about the last 20000 miles there has been a "clunk" noise that sounds like it is coming from the front end when I hit small bumps or rough roads. I am bringing it to a mechanic soon. It sounds like this is a very common problem.

Filed Mar 26, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 53,000 miles · NJ

Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado with 53,000 miles. The contact stated that while driving the steering column made a clunking noise. The failure occurred at any speed, but happened more while driving on rough roads. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who lubricated the vehicle, but the failure continued. The failure had been observed three times. The noise had not effected the maneuverability of the vehicle. The current and failure mileage were both 53,000.*ak the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. Update *4/23/07

Filed Oct 5, 2006 · Suspension · 59,000 miles · OH

Front wheel bearings on chevy silverado 2 wheel drive premature wear out. Cost $700 to replace. Voss chevy diagnosed problem. I was informed at a tire store before voss confirmed it. I was told at tire store it was a common problem on 2003 &2004 trucks chevy denied help. I went to another garage to have it done for $500. This works with ABS brakes is why so expensive.

Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have bad suspension?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most suspension complaints are 2014 (47 complaints), 1997 (34 complaints) and 2018 (32 complaints).

Other 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems

Brakes 429Electrical 195Steering 56Engine 35Acceleration 29Fuel system 28Body 27Transmission 26Airbags 21Visibility 17Tires 10Lights 7Driver assistance 5Seat belts 5Seats 2Wheels 2Locks 1

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