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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 112 repairs.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (33%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 140000 mi US $500 |
Caliper piston (lower on 2 piston caliper). Replaced pads, rotors, calipers and flex brake lines. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 71920 mi $1200 |
Replaced parking brake cable |
| 1240 mi $2000 |
Replaced Rotors, Pads, and brake lines. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 149000 mi US $500 |
Replace front and rear brakes pads and rotors. Replaced front calipers. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 153700 mi US $600 |
Rear brake lines rusted out |
| 157200 mi US $1200 |
Abs would activate everytime the truck came to a stop. Front wheel speed sensors were not reading at low speed. Had to replace the front wheel hubs. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 95200 mi US $200 |
The ECM went out on the antilock brake pump. It was covered under recall untill 02 for salt belt vehicles due to corrosion causing it to fail. My bad luck getting an 03. |
| 166500 mi US $1000 |
Brake line failure, rusted out typical GM garbage. Replaced all metal lines, master cylinder, front rotors, pads, calipers with brackets. Bled entire system with new fluid. |
| 167000 mi US $110 |
Truck continues to have brake issues. Took back to mechanic to re-bleed the system. Found more air in lines after 4 uses of the Snap on tool to bleed even the ABS pump. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 158400 mi US $1200 |
Brake lines and calipers both had leaks. Brakes failed at ~65 MPH :( |
| 149000 mi US $50 |
Parking brake rusted out and cable broke. |
| 150000 mi US $250 |
Brake lines rusted out. Had to replace entire brake line system |
| 150000 mi US $5 |
Replaced rusted out parking brake line with a spliced cable and clamps |
| 187000 mi US $350 |
Replaced seized brake caliper, rotors, and pads |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 64000 mi US $382 |
Brake line rotted behind front wheel on drivers side.Chevy shop/dealer replaced with OEM brake line kit of $147....and $202 labor.Was told shop was seeing more and more of this since PA State switched to new /different salt for winter cond. |
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