Check a VIN

2003 Chevrolet Silverado: engine overheating

5 of the 695 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado describe engine overheating.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
41,300
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 162 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

  • 2014
    2
  • 2008
    1
  • 2007
    1
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    5
  • 2004
    7
  • 2003
    5
  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    5
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    1
  • 1995
    2
  • 1994
    1
  • 1992
    1

What owners say

Filed Mar 5, 2013 · Electrical, Seats · 129,000 miles · GA · fire

Overheated connector in dash, possibly loose at assembly. Origin behind instrument panel, driver side of dash.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 25,000 miles · FL

The daytime running lights have failed due to what appears to be the overheating of the lamp sockets. When you go to replace the lamp' the sockets appears to be burnt and brittle and are missing the little metal tabs used to make contact with the lamp base. You cant replace the lamp. Therefore I only have 1 daytime running light and am worried about a possible fire hazard with the other one. The one that works looks like it's not far from failing and very soon wont be working either. The more I see the amount of gm vehicles (trucks, silverado, tahoe, trailblazer, sierra, yukon & envoy's) without two daytime running lights, I really do wonder if gm has a real problem. I see several each and every day without one or both. I have spoke to other owners and they have the same problem with one or both of them. Thank you for your time.

Filed Nov 21, 2006 · Acceleration · 106,000 miles · TX

Reduced engine power message and drops into "limp mode", there is no problem with engine overheating. The computer give a code 1516 "drive by wire" sensor calibration problem. Dealer indicated "yellow" wire broken on some vehicles others have to replace the throttle sensor. Danger is on loose of power in traffic, instead of a message to check the engine.

Filed Feb 15, 2006 · Suspension · 41,300 miles · IL

Failure of the left front wheel hub bearings. Resulted in severe wobble while driving, especially noted in turning to the left. Dealer advised this was a serious problem and could have resulted in wheel failure or fire due to overheating. Vehicle has under 42,000 miles.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Electrical · 1,500 miles · NY

Vehicle brake control electrical wiring, that controls the trailer failed. It engaged by itself and overheated. The dealership replaced the part. Cause unknown.

Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado overheating

Is engine overheating a common problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado?

5 of 695 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (1%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 2004.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado?

There are 0 recalls and 162 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Brake failure 86ABS 27Harsh shifting 25Grinding brakes 18Steering noise 17Knocking 12No deployment 11Slipping 11Stalling 11Wipers 10Check engine light 9Premature wear 9Spongy pedal 9Fire or smoke 8Airbag light 7Ball joint 7Jerking 7Loss of power 7Power steering loss 7Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 6Fuel gauge 5Headlights 5Pulling 5

All model years of the Chevrolet Silverado

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