Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. While driving 60 MPH, the passenger side seat beat tightened. The passenger felt discomfort and disconnected the seat belt, which should not be done while driving. In addition, the tailgate opened while the vehicle was in motion. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and complained. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 1,000.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado seat belts problems
10 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 1,000.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 1,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Rear/other3
- Front: retractor1
- Front: buckle assembly1
- Front: anchorage1
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Chevrolet Silverado seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. In addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner's manual. Also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the owner's manual text.
- Risk
- A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.
Recall number 05V163000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Certain extended and regular cab pickup trucks and cargo vans converted to compressed natural gas (cng) fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' these vehicles have one seating position, the center rear seat, equipped with child restraint lower anchorages.
- Risk
- The standard requires child seat lower anchorages in two seating positions for vehicles with three rear seating positions. The standard cab and cargo van vehicles, which only have front seating positions, have an air bag off switch to disable the front passenger air bag and do not have child restraint lower anchorages in the passenger seat. The standard requires passenger seat child seat lower anchorages in vehicles with an air bag off switch. However, the standard does not require vehicles with only front seating positions to have lower anchorage provisions if the vehicle is not equipped with an air bag off switch.
- Remedy
- To bring the standard cab and cargo van vehicles into compliance, dealers will inject epoxy into the air bag off switch to prevent air bag activation, relocate the switch behind the instrument panel and then install a cover over the resulting opening. The sun visor label and owner's manual will also be changed. The correction for the extended cab vehicle will consist of changing the front passenger seat to a seat that has child restraint lower anchorages. The recall began on september 9, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 04V225000 · Recall details
What 2003 Chevrolet Silverado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the contact stated both of the rear seat belts located close to the windows tightened with movement of the passenger. The buckle has to be disengaged to loosen the belts. This process started all over again when the passenger buckled the seat belt. The dealership was unable to locate the cause of the problem.
Dt: the contact received the federal safety agency recall 05v153000 concerning the rear seat belts. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs. The dealership undid the loop, took out the seat belt , and stitched it together with a needle and thread. The seat belt worked at this time. He was concerned with how it looked. General motors states they have repaired the vehicle to the recall specifications.
Consumer complained about passenger's side seat belt. When the passenger was strapped in and leaned forward the seat belt tightened inadvertently. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and complained to the manufacturer. Was told that the seat belts met specifications, and there was nothing else they could do.
1. Poor ride, vibration, while driving at various speeds. Mostly between 35 to 50 MPH. Had the problem with "stock" tires. Replaced with after market tires, slightly larger. Still had annoying vibration. To a point that I do not like to drive the vehicle! 2. Fuel economy sucks! I "upgraded" from my '92 gmc pickup which gave me 12 to 14 mpg around town to 15 to 18 mpg on a trip; to my "new" chev. Which is good for about 9.5 to 9.8 mpg around town and the best ever, on a trip was 13.4 mpg!!! 3. The bench-type seat is not adjustable to remove the "vee" feeling when driving. 4. The self-darkening mirrors are a hazard when trying to backup or change lanes! 5. The passenger front seatbelt locksup and can't be freed unless you unbuckle and reattach the belt, only to have it lockup again! I have had the vehicle back to two different dealers on three seperate occasions principally for the mileage and the very annoying vibration! I have contacted general motors, also with no success! I've changed tires, asked to have the transmission checked for the vibration, only to have seperate service managers tell me that "it seems okay to me, and that there's nothing on the computer to indicate a problem!" and "you put bigger tires on the truck! You can't do that!" I just "celebrated" (?!!!) my first anniversary with the truck and its been a miserable year!
My 2003 extended cab truck has the seat belt built into the seat. I complained that it squeaked so they ordered a new belt assembly, but when they went to replace it they found the seat frame was broken. They ordered a new on but when I talked to them they said it is something they see a lot because of over torque at the factory. I feel this is a major safety issue as my wearing the seat belt would not have helped in an acciddent if the frame was already broken.
The front passenger seat belt locked in place. As a result the passenger was unable to move. The dealer replaced the seat belt twice, but the problem still persists.
The consumer stated the passenger seat belt tightened up to an unbearable tightness and the only way to relieve the pressure was to unbuckle the seat belt while the vehicle was in motion. *ak also the air condition blew hot air, the mechanic found the AC cycling switch faulty.
Rear seat belts will lock up for no apparent reason. The belt will not release unless it is unfastened and retracted all the way and then refastened. This can happen numerous times while driving and I feel that this is an unsafe condition.
Just purchased 2003 4 door chevy silverado with latch system. Tried using system with evenflo base unit but latch belt does not fit properly due to the belt tightening unit becoming to close to plastic holder allowing belt in slipping over base unit.
Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado seat belts
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet Silverado seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 1,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado seat belts?
Yes, 2 recalls: 05V163000, 04V225000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have the most seat belts problems?
The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1999 (48 complaints), 2000 (16 complaints) and 2002 (16 complaints).
Other 2003 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Brakes 257Electrical 116Transmission 81Steering 80Engine 33Acceleration 29Suspension 28Tires 27Fuel system 26Airbags 21Visibility 20Body 19Locks 10Lights 8Wheels 8Seats 6Driver assistance 1
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