2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine problems
31 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 107,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 107,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving 25 MPH, the contact made a left turn and the reduced engine power light illuminated. The steering failed and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact suffered nerve pain in the back and legs from the impact of the crash. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud noise emitted from the engine compartment and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the exhaust manifold had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Brakes 262 complaints
- Electrical system 86 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints