2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 262 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 47% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 262 47% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 255 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 19 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 25 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 33 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 53 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 49 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 29 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 29 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 7 |
What the data shows
Of the 255 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 19 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving 15 MPH, the ABS light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, which failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle at a low speed. The contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired.
Braking while pulling a travel trailer and two separate steel brake lines ruptured. In process of replacing all steel lines do to high level of corrosion.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Electrical system 86 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints