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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%)
Chart based on 112 repairs.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 30 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
Engine not specified
| 111000 mi US $50 |
EVAP vent solenoid clogged with dust and was throwing a CEL. |
| 100000 mi US $1300 |
Needed fuel regulator and a few minor things. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 174600 mi US $1400 |
replaced brakes, water pump |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 136000 mi US $500 |
Throttle body replaced because tps went bad. Check engine light came on and power drastically reduced until engine was turned off. Happened twice in one week. |
| 153700 mi US $600 |
Air conditioner pump idlers pulley bearings went out. |
| 160500 mi US $300 |
Fuel lines had rusted out and needed replaced. |
| 220000 mi US $50 |
Fuel tank strap broke. Replaced with new one. |
| 225000 mi US $200 |
Oil cooler line corroded and had a hole, leaking oil. Replaced lines. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 153000 mi US $320 |
Fuel injectors failing resulting in poor fuel mileage and excessive fuel consumption. Truck had hard time starting as injectors were in the "open" position at key start dumping to much fuel into the motor. |
| 159000 mi US $408 |
Back pressure tests by 2 local shops indicated possible catalytic converter issues. Repeated trouble codes for failing O2 sensors. Replaced both catalytic converters & 4 O2 sensors. Problem resolved truck running normal again |
| 163000 mi US $88 |
O2 sensor bank 2 post cat failed again. Using Denso parts, some reason keeps failing. |
| 166500 mi US $1000 |
Check engine lite on fuel system, fuel vapor sensor. |
| 184900 mi US $2270 |
The stock & original heads were leaking coolant down into the exhaust. This caused the truck to loose power & throw O2 sensor codes from the passenger pre and post cat. Replaced all gaskets, plugs wires, knock sensors and wiring. New set of complete aluminum heads installed. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 113000 mi US $12 |
Mass airflow sensor cleaning due to CEL code P0101 |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 178300 mi US $600 |
Replaced both Catalytic converters. Fuel Evaporation solenoid. Rotate Tires. |
| 197000 mi US $250 |
Coolant was leaking aggressively from inside of the engine bay onto the pavement. Water pump seal was completely gone. Water pump was replaced. |
| 193000 mi US $530 |
Truck went into limp mode "reduced engine power" and codes led to a throttle body position sensor/actuator error. Entire throttle body replaced. |
| 149000 mi US $10 |
Pulley bearings began to whine. three of them total ,hard to tell which one. Removed all three and regreased. Stopped the whine for now. |
| 152000 mi US $60 |
Oil pressure sender unit. $35 part. Oil pressure gauge was pegged at 80. |
| 128000 mi US $850 |
Fuel pump was going out, causing hesitation to start & loss of fuel pressure after sitting for more than one hour. Check engine light on- "EVAP Large Leak". |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 154100 mi US $2000 |
exhaust system Battery, alternator. Four o2 sensors, pcv valve, map sensor, belts all tension pulleys an idle, spark plugs, water pump, intake manifold gasket. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 132000 mi US $200 |
Cats and O2 Sensors. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 181000 mi US $36 |
Rusted fuel lines; replaced with new, one piece GM lines. I'd compare the level of frustration with this installation to that of ball joints -- it was rough. In hindsight, I'd go with the aftermarket split lines if I ever have to do it again. Water pump leaking at rear seal. Replaced o-ring. Also replaced thermostat, tank cap, and A/C belt (cracked/split; appeared original). It was taking too long -- IMO -- for the cab to heat up, so the thermostat may have been failing. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 102000 mi US $200 |
CEL indicated an issue with the MAF sensor. Cleaning the sensor with MAF sensor cleaner resolved the problem. Replaced knock sensors, knock sensor connectors and wiring harness and intake manifold gasket due to water and corrosion in rear knock sensor. replaced knock sensors and knock sensor wiring harness |
| 106200 mi US $120 |
Replaced MAF sensor |
| 115000 mi US $350 |
Replaced sensor, flush system |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 139000 mi US $130 |
Fuel pump failure |
| 67000 mi US $250 |
Had a small leak behind water pump...water pump was good , not leaking....but was leaking behind pump where meets to block. Replaced with NEW pump not rebuilt pump. Price of new pump was $150 ( friends discount ) and $100 labor to put on....$260 total PA. tax included !!!!! |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 164000 mi US $936 |
The truck was leaking coolant. The repair replaced the intake manifold gaskets. |
| 164200 mi US $319 |
An oil leak required the replacement of the oil pan gasket. |
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