The steering wheel locks when applying pressure to the brake pedal. The consumer called the manufacturer and has been to the dealer several times. At 14,000 miles the dealer installed a new power steering pump. The dealer also stated this is normal for this truck. Please provide details.
The worst 2003 Chevrolet W3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering2
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Steering2
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with rpo ik9, due to insufficient durability and testing, the fuel switching manifold solenoids lack water or salt intrusion resistance, which can lead to failure of one or more solenoids. Fuel switching manifold solenoid failure will cause incorrect fuel delivery resulting in fuel overflow from the fuel filler neck.
- Risk
- Overflow fuel may result in high amount of diesel fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the solenoid valve assembly with an improved assembly including additional detection circuit and enhanced water resistance free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 05V168000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Chevrolet W3500 78
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...
What 2003 Chevrolet W3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Goodyear wrangler at/s tt215/85r16 115/1120 load rande e tires came on a 2003 chevy 3500 4x4 ...with a duramax engine ...both front tires developed sidewall bulges ...both tires replaced...5 thousand mile later the second set developed same problem...truck is still at dealer waiting for a goodyear rep....looks like these tires cant hold up under the weight of this vehicle....would be really bad if this 8000 pound truck had a blowout ...
The steering wheel locked up while driving.
The brakes pulled in the opposite direction of the steering wheel position when applied. The dealer was been unable to determine cause.
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Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet W3500
Is the 2003 Chevrolet W3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet W3500, 2.0 times a typical W3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Chevrolet W3500?
Steering, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet W3500 have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, diesel.
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