Purchase truck used in june of 2005 with 49000miles truck has less then 55000miles on it.. First day ran out of gas ..gas guage and digital reading showed 50 more miles worht of gas.fixed thegas guage problem or so they say then oil guage started showingway past full on oil then would go back to no oil then to normal speedometer sticks and on occasion will go back to zero for the most part your start off speed is at least 40mph.. Was told by dealer it was a faulty I.c.p and that they have been having several brought into the dealership with the same problem.. I feel if this is a problem that obviously chevy is aware of it should be recalled and fixed with no out of pocket expense to its consumers. Was also told that my dash would have to be shipped out of town to be repaired and that I would be without a vehicle for awhile.. I am truly disappointed with what I thought would be the perfect truck considering its a 44000 dollar vehicle only to find out I need to spend an additional 4-500 dollars.. Wow what a disappointment:(
2003 Chevrolet Silverado acceleration complaints
Page 2 of 2: complaints 11 to 29 of 29, newest first, as owners wrote them.
Dt: the consumer complained about several problems. While driving he had trouble shifting from first gear. The dealer reprogrammed the engine control module and the transmission module control. The vehicle was still shifting hard, and the rpms revved. The replacement of the aforementioned did not remedy the transmission problem. The second problem was with the brake light coming on the cluster assembly. The service dealer replaced it, and it seemed to work well at this time. The third problem was with a noise in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the gear kit, two gaskets, case, the rear differential carrier assembly, carrier gears, and shims. The noise was still heard. The dealer recommended that the contact install carpet to cut down on the noise. The final problem was with a loss of rear traction. The dealer has been unsuccessful in identifying the root of the traction problem.*ak the cruise control stopped working. Updatd 11/29/05.
Concerns regarding the gas and brake pedals in the 2003 chevrolet silverado.*mr while under the dash connecting a controller for electric trailer brakes the consumer noticed extensive corrosion on the control arms for the gas and brake pedals.
We have a 2003 chevrolet silverado and a 2004 impala. Speedometers have broken on both. The impala was replaced under warranty. The silverado was turned in under warranty but not repaired and now it is out of warranty. This apparently is a major and widespread problem with chevrolet vehicles and the company will not stand behind the product. Bob howard chevrolet in oklahoma city tells me cost to fix this problem is $400-600 for the part and $125-175 for labor. How many of these module clusters have prematurely malfunctioned? Mechanics and gm service centers say they are on national back order. That should illustrate the need for review and recall.
2003 chevy silverado while driving goes into reduced power mode. The vehicle can not be drove over 40 MPH.
My speedometer and tachometer quit working along with a tail light my mechanic said the part alone would cost 300.00. I thought my tach was still working until I got a 150.00 ticket. I can't afford that much especially with my ticket.
We have had several thing go wrong with our truck. We have had the expandable mirrors replaced once and fixed several times, the transmission was rebuilt, the speedometer quit working and the memory does not recall the driver or seat position.
Speedometer reads erratically well above or below actual speed or may read correctly then become off be a little or a lot without warning. Dealer says they have had a rash of these failures. Could result in unsafe speeds without notice. I first noticed it in a 35 MPH zone when the speedometer read 35 and I was passing everyone quickly.
While driving, the consumer noticed the speedometer was not working. The consumer was unable to determine how fast he was traveling. Please provide any further information.
Gas pedal sticks. As more and more pressure used to engage, truck lurches ahead . Dealer performed fuel system flush for $93.00 but did not correct problem.
Speedometer reads erratically either highor low. Will register various speed when stopped. Sometimes will work properly, then go bad again. 1st noticed when read 35 MPH on road keeping up with traffic in 60mph zone. Dealer say he has seen a run on this problem with 5-6 in last couple of weeks. At first it would seem okay when it warmed up for 15-20 minutes now really erratic. Requires module replacement at $680 and 7 days to get part. Unsafe to drive with no reliable speed measure.
I own a 2003 chevrolet 1500 z71 ext cab pickup. On dec 23, 2004 the speedometer would not decrease its reading, even if the vehicle was at a complete stop. The speedometer will only display the incorrect speed or top out and not move from 120mph. When I contacted the dealership were the vehicle was purchased they notified me that this is an ongoing problem and the part they need to fix the speedometer is on back order for a minimum of 30 days.
Under warranty, rear driver's spring sags 3/4 inch and more. Just out of warranty, (40,000) speedometer fails to read accurately, intermittent problem. Rear vew mirror display shows backward "f" for seventies, can not isolate temp from compus. Windshield wipers will not shut off when it rains or car is washed.
I have a 2003 chevrolet silverado .5 ton. I have had a problem with the fuel level sensor and a check engine light for the last 8 months. My speedometer started to act very jittery for about 2 months and now it does not work at all. It is stuck pointing straight down. Two dealers said they are seeing this a lot, and have a very long back order for parts.
Veh has a constant pulsation while driving and also at higher speeds in cruise control and a few times felt like veh was going to stall while in cruise control .
The vehicle was in an accident and rolled over, the consumer stated she must have fallen asleep at the wheel. Neither front driver or passenger air bags deployed. Driver could not recall whether there was pre-impact braking, but assumed so since it was a natural reaction. Both passengers were wearing seat belts, and the air bag warning light was not illuminated at any time prior to the collision. Driver sustained serious injuries, such as broken ribs/ contusions and bruises. The passenger was killed.*ak odi spoke to consumer. The complainant was driving the vehicle and may have fell asleep at the wheel. Husband was most likely a sleep in the passenger's front seat at the time of the crash. The vehicle drifted into opposite lane. The driver upon realization of what was going on over corrected and hit a concrete drain resulting in the vehicle flipping 2 1/2 times. The passenger sustained blunt head trauma according to the death certificate. The complainant stated that the injuries to the passenger were on the top/side. The complainant did not remember the details. The passenger was belted but died instantly from the trauma. The driver did remember if she hit the steering wheel. Cw *ts
Truck has too quick throttle response from standing start, impossible to drive safely on slippery surfaces. This also causes involuntary jerking of throttle on rough surfaces.
On 4/1/2003,took delivery of a chevrolet 3500 p/up VIN:[xxx] it has a sudden acceleration. Dealer has had vehicle 3 weeks gm has no cure, they want to drive it and try and capture the data to fix it. My insurance co doesn't want them to drive it because of liability. Where do I go from here. *nlm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The vehicle rolled backwards, the dealer inspected and identified the problem, but was unable to fix it. *jb.....
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2003 Chevrolet Silverado?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history