Was driving to my dealer motorhome superstore ,vero bch. Fl. 78 miles away I smelled something hot and fluid smell. I stopped looked around and drove the last couple of blocks to the rv place when I got there they said my front wheels were smoking I saw fluid all over the tires ,they sent me to service chevrolet a few blocks away on saturday he called me to say I needed new calipers and rotors and pads and ft/sensorsseals cover bearings cost to me 4,826.24///this occurred 3 months after I purchased the rv ///yesterday I took rv in for safety check and oil change to maroone chevy in greenacres ,fl he said the back calipers are burnt one bolt missing ,the speed sensor is melted causing ABS light to stay on, aprox cost 2,000. I hear now that there are others with the same problem I have 2002/2003 dolphin lx and have put on less than 10,000. Miles now I'm afraid to drive it. At 57,000.miles. On odomis there anything I can do ? I was told workhorse was the best , I 'm not so sure now? Planning a trip through the mountains this summer from florida should I be concerned?
The worst 2003 Chevrolet W-Series problems
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- Brakes1
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Recalls 1
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
- Risk
- Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1‑866‑441‑9638.
Recall number 13V259000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series 297
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
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Is the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series, close to a typical W-Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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