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2003 Chevrolet W3500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet W3500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Chevrolet W3500 has problems

4 complaints 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
Steering20
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires10

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

1 recall

2003 Chevrolet W3500 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.

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 W3500 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 W3500 median. How we score

'98'01'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What W3500 owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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. *PH
Complaint 10031687 · Jul 31, 2003 · 4,000 miles

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