Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that the transfer case was designed with a defect. As a result, the pump in the transfer case wore a hole from the inside to the outside of the transfer case. This allowed the oil in the transfer case to pump out the hole and caused the transfer case to run drive. The dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and the contact would have to pay for the repair. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 3/16/09 *cn the power steering started leaking fluid. The dealer informed the consumer the power steering fluid leak was coming from the hydro booster onto the power steering gear. The consumer lost his brakes. It was discovered the booster rod was missing. The parking brake did not work and the instrument cluster failed as well. The speedometer did not work it was reading 60 MPH even when the vehicle was parked. Updated 03/18/09.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver's side air bag suddenly deployed. The sudden deployment hindered the contact's visibility, along with the smoke and powder that emitted from the air bag. He attempted to open the windows and noticed that all electricity in the vehicle was lost. He could not unlock the doors or roll down the windows. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure and stated that it was not covered under warranty. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 162,462.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that he must disconnect his battery in order for the speedometer to work. The speedometer is stuck on 45 MPH and does not move up or down. The dealer stated that there was no recall; however, a tsb stated that within seven years or 70,000 miles the gauge clusters could be replaced. The vehicle was not included in the tsb. The failure mileage was 97,400. Updated 03/23/09. *lj the consumer stated he never knows how fast he is driving. Updated 03/24/09
2003 chevy 2500hd speedometer failure.
Drove vehicle and noticed fan blower was not working, located fuse for blower, pulled and verified fuse is ok. Put fuse back in checked blower and fan was working. The next day my husband drove the vehicle for approx.10 min and smoke started billowing out from under the dash (pass. Side). He turned around, came home and we used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire under the glove box and also covered by a plastic covering not quickly able to be removed. Disconnected the batteries and removed the cover exposing the wiring. We can see the wiring and relay that have melted. Called gm (11/3, 9 - 10 bus. Days to respond), the vehicle is over warranty coverage, because I don't feel that a 5yr vehicle should just catch on fire. Gm responded with a denial because of ma laws but I live in me so they are looking into it again with the cs rep that handles me. Meanwhile I do not have a vehicle to drive. Have an issue with taillight burning housing and daytime running light comes on and off. Socket looks burnt, light bulb is fine but does not consistently work. Have also had the speedo issue - gm fixed, replaced front hubs my cost, & replaced glow plugs. Now trying to determine if I'm having same tranny issues others have reported. So far not so impressed. Have reported fire issue to my insurance co. To document problem. Until truck is plugged in it is impossible to determine extent of damage.
Speedometer reading way off bounces up and down.
It was first in winter of 2006 that it first happen, the speedometer showed that I was going 20 MPH when I stopped the truck, but it reset itself when I went and started it the next time, and I thought that was strange I had about 60k on the truck. In the summer of 2007 got letter saying that if interment panel gauges become inoperative to bring it in, as long as the mileage is less that 70k, I checked and mine was 77k so didn?t bring it in. This malfunction didn?t happen again till the winter of 2007 when it happened about a dozen time, this time took it in to see if they would replace it, but they said it was over the limit, (70k) and it would cost me $550 to replace. I believe that it is a danger for gm to have vehicle being driven on the highway that are not operating safely. *red.
1. My silverado 2500hd, 2003 speedometer stopped working around 70k miles, 3 years ago. 2. At the time I was told it would be $525 to fix it - replacing a small plastic gear in the dash. I decided not to waste the money and lived with it. 3. In january 2008, I received a letter from gm saying the broken speedometer for my truck was a defect and it would be fixed at no charge if I was with in 7 years old and 70k miles. 4. I took my truck into esinger chevrolet in kalispell, montana on may 28, 2008. They repaired the speedometer and billed me $414.85, on 5. My truck had 118,735 miles on it so esinger would not cover it under the recall program. I would like to request that gm reconsider this decision since the speedometer broke 3 years earlier and it was around 70k miles. It is known there is a problem with the speedometer and I feel it should have been repaired at no charge. Your consideration of crediting me the $414.85 would be much appreciated. I have been a long time owner and buyer of new chevy trucks for the last 20 years. Sincerely, randy wilson
2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd 4x4 6.0l has a speedometer that malfunctions. General motors is saying the problem lies in the stepper motors in the speedometer cluster itself. General motors is not fixing this problem on their vehicles for free.
We were driving home from a football game when we noticed we were apparently driving faster than the speedometer stated, it read 65mph,but the RPM's did not match and we were blowing past other vehicles on the highway and from that point had to guess how fast we were traveling. This has happen a few times and now the speedometer does not work at all. Gm sent out letters stating a possible instrument panel gauge needles may stick,flutter or become inoperative & may cause inaccurate readings. Gm refuses to recall or fix our vehicle/truck for free-they claim too many miles, I have proof this has happen to other trucks with miles at on or about 40,000, 90,000 and our vehicle at or about 147,000 at the time it malfunctioned. It is apparent that this is a safety issue and the malfunctions occur at various mileages on these trucks and gm will not repair our vehicle at their cost. The trucks in question are year(s) 2003,2004 & 2002 chevy silverado. It is very dangerous to drive our truck and not know how fast we are traveling.
Speedometer is malfunctioning.
I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. In august 2006 my oil pressure gage started to malfunction. It would intermittently read no oil pressure even though the oil level was adequate. I took the vehicle for a fuel system servicing to a gm dealer in san antonio tx and asked them to check the oil pressure problem. The service manager stated the problem was a pressure switch. I asked it to be repaired along with the fuel system servicing. At the time my vehicle had approximately 65,000 miles. The service department failed to attempt a repair on the oil pressure gage even though the other items were repaired. I elected not to let them keep my vehicle longer to affect the repair. Approximately 2 months later I took the vehicle to another dealer and asked it to be repaired. The service manager informed me the actual problem was the instrument panel. It would cost approximately $700 to replace. I elected not to have it replaced due to the cost. At this time my vehicle had 71,000 miles. In the summer of 2007 my speedometer started to malfunction by displaying the wrong speed or sticking at zero. I again took the vehicle to the dealer who again said it was the instrument cluster. Shortly after, I received a letter from gm stating this was a known issue and it would replace or repair the malfunction free of charge on any vehicle with less than 70,000 miles. I contacted my local gm dealer to see if my vehicle could be repaired under this since it originally malfunctioned when there was less than 70,000 miles on the vehicle. The service manager contacted gm and then told me they would not since my vehicle has more than 70,000 miles and gm does not consider this a safety issue. My vehicle currently will not pass a state of texas safety inspection because the speedometer does not work. I am making a complaint because I believe this is a safety issue and should be a full recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving 70 MPH, the speedometer increased to 115 MPH and remained in that position. As of february 8, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 71,236.
2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 instrument panel gauge needle sticking. Consumer states that gm said they would not cover it because the vehicle has over 70,000 miles on it. Kb*
Intermittent failure of instrument/gauges cluster causing unknown driving speeds and unable identify possible engine problems and un able identify fuel level. Intermittent failure occurred for two years until totally failure occurred.
My speedo went out on my 2003 shevy 2500hd at 116000 miles.I went to start it on a cold day and it was reading 20mph in park.today it reads 70 MPH in park and is reading over 70 MPH over the speed that I am driving.
2003 silverado instrument cluster is failing. First, 2 yrs ago, it was the tach failing now it is the speedometer and the others are not functioning correctly at times. I did receive a letter from gm 2 weeks ago went to the dealer, they would not do anything because I have 87000 mi on it. Call gm and they said it is up to the dealer. That doesn't sound right! Is there anything that can be done? Did gm put it to us again?
All gauges stopped working on my 2007 chevy silverado.
While driving down the interstate on cruise control, the speedo will start to climb to over 120mhp. After several ignition cycles the speedo will come back down and work fine for awhile. This problem usually occurs while driving on the interstate. Problem is very intermittent-has happened several times and always corrects itself before I can get it in for repair- I have talked to several other owners with the exact same problem- the first time this problem occurred the truck only had 30,000 miles on it. Dangerous problem---when towing heavy loads.
Speedometer does not indicate proper speed. Can be at 0mph when traveling at 55mph. Or can be at 30mph when traveling at 55mph.
I have a 2003 chevy 2500 h.d. Crew cab truck. In aug of 2007 my speedometer started acting up. It would stop at 20 MPH when I was at a dead stop. I can start the vehicle and it will go down 5 MPH for every time I start the vehicle. When I hit 0 it will be fine for a while. It is getting worse every time I do it. From reading on the internet I'm not the only one!
The instrument panel on my 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd has quit working. There was not warning that it was going to fail. While driving all the needles across the panel were stuck at zero. No speedometer, gas gauge, tachometer, temperature. I believe this could be a very hazardous condition and should be investigated.
Speedometer in my 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd is erratic. Sometime it works fine, other times it will register 30 MPH at a stop. Other times it shows 120 MPH when driving 65 MPH. Some times it doesn't work at all.
One day gauge cluster abruptly stopped working while I was driving on the freeway. And speedometer showed a reading of 0.0 MPH.
I have a 2003 chevy silverado 2500 hd duramax 4-dr that the speedometer just started going intermittently whacko on with the last year (conveniently just outside of normal warranty) judging from all of the posts I see scattered across the internet about this it is cleary a manufacturers defect and should be recalled asap.
Clunking noise from steering column. 1st failure at 25,000 mi and dealer replaced shaft. 2nd failure at 50,000 mi and gm refused to replace or pay. I had to pay for some new lube kit to prevent noise and wear.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The speedometer registered 120 MPH even when the power had been turned off. The failure mileage was 60,000. The contact had an appointment with the dealer/manufacturer to have the problem diagnosed. The current mileage was 63,000.*ak updated 04/05/07
2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd speedometer doesn't return to zero when stopped. Registers inaccurate readings as much as 60 MPH off.
Speedometer sticks, displays incorrect speed. Unable to determine correct speed. Have not fixed yet. Happened 1 week after warranty expired.
I filed the formal request below to chevrolet / gm regarding a defective speedometer in my 2003 chevrolet silverado. This is a well known and a well documented problem, and I believe it to be a severe nationwide safety issue which needs to be addressed to avoid possible injury or death. General motors will not repair the problem. Some information is removed to meet the word limit of this complaint form. Gm service request: 71-482347989 silverado safety hazard - a problem I am experiencing with my wife's 2003 silverado 2500 hd is extensive and dangerous. The speedometer is often stuck at random speeds when at rest, and when in motion is unreliable. Information that I have reviewed on several sites indicates that there is a known problem with the stepper motors in the instrument cluster that handle all gauges on this vehicle, and that there are several tsbs that are related to this problem in several gm vehicles. The federal safety agency also has several dozen, if not hundreds of reports of this problem. There are also several petitions in progress to demand recalls and / or media investigations. Although my vehicle is out of warranty, this appears to be a defect worthy of a recall. We specifically traded up to this vehicle because wife hauls a horse trailer with two or three horses through mountainous terrain to horse events for her, my daughter, and my daughter's friends. The safety implications of unreliable gauges are many-fold, whether it is gathering too much downhill speed because of an incorrect speedometer, running out of gas while towing a loaded horse trailer down a steep slope because of an incorrect gauge, overheating the transmission or engine because of an incorrect temperature reading, etc. There are several sources of information documenting this issue. A few examples are as follows: (most examples removed to meet word limit): http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/chevrolet-silverado-1500/tr5qab2mn19bl1d2j/p4
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