Experianced a total digital blackout of all digital read out accross the dash. Could not determine what gear I was shifting into. Mileage readout and such was black. No display showing radio or heating/AC control.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado electrical complaints
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Speedometer has quite working. The odometer all other instrument panel gauges work.
Computer goes haywire by lighting all kind of imformation and sounding the buzzer.( computer stops acting out after one turn vehicle off and star engine again). Steering wheels has a knock which is getting worse as time goes on. Passenger window malfunction, does not operate. ( up or down).
Vehicle started by itself. There were no keys in it. Dealer serviced the vehicle and found no defects. While out of town the vehicle had been running on its own because consumer left the vehicle full of gas and found it half empty upon returning. This happened while consumer was in the vehicle, all gauges went wild.
2003 2500 silvarado with 36,000 miles. So far the transfer case shifting module (dropped itself inot 4 low at 70 MPH), transmission (became so sloppy that it slammed passengers around had to be rebuilt), air conditioner compressor (quit working and the new one works poorly), fuel pump (died in the middle of utah and took 4 days to get the part), radio (had multiple problems had to be replaced after 4 visits), keyless remote failures, and 4 recalls.
While driving at any speed dashboard lights warn the consumer of impending danger. A light would inform of reduce power and go out. Then, another light would warn of reduce brake power. Vehicle will not stall, but only have limited power. Dealer placed the vehicle on a diagnostic machine, and found a computer glitch. This problem occurred three times in two months.
Vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway. (nar) *ph fire was due to a mechanical and/or electrical problem with the vehcle. The fire not only destroyed consumer's vehicle but damaged the siding of the house. *la
Vehicle seems to go into 4-wheel drive by itself while driving . This has happened to me three times already. I want to switch dealers but gm told me no I have to stay with the dealer who worked on the vehicle. As this happens the vehicle slows down considerably causing the seat belt to lock and hold me back. Also at times the vehicle just slows down while at highway speeds. The check 4 wheel drive light comes on and the push buttons on the panel do not operate. (the lights go out) I also think this has caused my odometer to fast forward. It tells me now that I have 29900 miles on the truck . I have all records and need help. I travel to work 8 times a month and round trip is 114 miles this does not seem to work out . Can they check the electronics and see actual miles from the computer.
4x4 does not activate when needed. Taken to dealer 4 times for the same problem. Bullatin out from dealer to service techs stating there is a computer problem in the 4x4 program and at this time chevroet does not have a remedy to fix the problem.
My 2003 chevrolet silverado caught on fire and burnt after being parked for at least and hour and a half. It was a total loss.
At 4,702 miles the "check engine" message displayed. Onstar confirmed truck required service within seven days. Boardwalk chevrolet in redwood city diagnost the problem as "PCM not reading throttle angle" and the problem was correct.
Lights for instrument panel occasionally does not work. Battery died. Radio made loud humming noise even when car shut off overnight. Air conditioner broke. But the continual problem is the 4wd becomes inoperable and service 4wd message appears. Gm has no repair. They state I must stop turn off the vehicle and restart it in order to "wake up" the electronics. It has been in the repair shop 4 times in last six months when I bought it new. The dangerous part is while driving in ice and snow the vehicle's 4wd became inoperable resulting in loss of control of vehicle and a near miss crash.
Erg valve failed 4-6 times. Standard alarm on truck turns on and off by its self. Doors lock and unlock by themselves. Loses power to the vehicle while driving. When you open the glove box the cargo light comes on.
Horn on vehicle works intermittently/ could be dangerous in an avoidance situation.was told by mechanic at dealership it happens alot on these vehicles.what do I do because it still occurs in my vehicle?!!(2003 chevrolet siverado pickup truck).
Consumer had headlight switch problems. Dealer notified. *ak gm sent the consumer a letter which stated when the headlamp/park lamps were on, the trailer light would not work. The consumer stated if the lights were turned on, the brakes would lock. The trailer had come equipped with auto headlights. The light would come on and activate the trailer brakes. The dealer refused to replace the wiring harness plug unless the consumer purchased the new model plug. *scc
Vehicle brake control electrical wiring, that controls the trailer failed. It engaged by itself and overheated. The dealership replaced the part. Cause unknown.
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