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2003 Chevrolet W-seriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Chevrolet W-series, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage48kService brakes, air, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 19, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Chevrolet W-series has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, air10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2003 Chevrolet W-series recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 13V-259 · Jun 19, 2013 · 1,774 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other W-series year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the W-series median. How we score

'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What W-series owners report

Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10260298 · Feb 28, 2009 · 48,063 miles

Own a 2003 W-series?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.