2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 brakes problems
25 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, which is 42% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 42% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that the ABS warning light and service brake light illuminated after starting the vehicle. As of december 7, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The contact felt that the electronic control module caused the failure. The current and failure mileages were 6,500. Updated 03-04-08 updated 03/04/08
Brake lines are all rusted as are fuel lines, brake line developed leak after hard stop, pedal went to floor, repair shop is now replacing brake lines.