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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 89 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
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| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 2011111000 miUS $50 | EVAP vent solenoid clogged with dust and was throwing a CEL. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $1300 | Needed fuel regulator and a few minor things. Replaced alternator and starter, manual transmission. | ||
| Chevrolet in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011158000 mi | fan for a/c and heat doesn't work...have to plug in manually for now door handle and tailgate handle broken | ||
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Illinois, United States Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017US $500 | Caliper piston (lower on 2 piston caliper). Replaced pads, rotors, calipers and flex brake lines. Driver side wheel bearing also making noise. Replaced both bearing assemblies. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Norway May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201671920 mi$1200 | Replace steering box Replaced parking brake cable | ||
| Sep 201671920 mi$200 | Battery dead. | ||
| Apr 20171240 mi$2000 | Rebuilt transmission due to 2nd band and 3-4 clutch failure. Replaced Rotors, Pads, and brake lines. Replaced wheel bearings | ||
| Jun 201876880 mi$150 | Battery dead after truck has been parked for a week. Not able to recharge battery. New battery installed, correct charge voltage confirmed. Nothing draining battery when ignition is off. Wonder why this truck kill batteries. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014132000 miUS $30 | Step motors in dash display. Part of a recall but more than seven years old so I was responsible for repair | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Connecticut, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 2014149000 miUS $100 | Replaced the rear shocks. They looked to be original and were only slightly rotted out. | ||
| Sep 2014149000 miUS $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 RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Arizona, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013174600 miUS $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
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2011136000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 2012153700 miUS $600 | Rear brake lines rusted out Air conditioner pump idlers pulley bearings went out. | ||
| Aug 2012157200 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2013169000 miUS $125 | Speedometer needle stuck at max. Had the guage cluster rebuilt with new stepper motors and new light bulbs installed in display. | ||
| Jul 2014184200 miUS $2000 | Ticking noise from transfer case. Had to have transfer case rebuilt. | ||
| Oct 2014186200 miUS $200 | Starter went out. | ||
| Jan 2016193000 miUS $300 | Fuel lines had rusted out and needed replaced. | ||
| Jul 2016210300 miUS $50 | 4wd sw stopped working. Replaced switch | ||
| Apr 2017217000 miUS $200 | 4wd activation motor wire dropped down and wrapped around driveshaft. Had to replace shift motor because wires were ripped up. | ||
| Jun 2017220000 miUS $50 | Fuel tank strap broke. Replaced with new one. | ||
| Apr 2018225000 miUS $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
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2008US $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. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Oct 2013152200 miUS $188 | Wheel bearing drivers side & lower steering shaft bearing replaced for the 3 time in 30,xxx miles | ||
| Nov 2013152900 miUS $234 | Rear axle seal & bearing drivers side failed, no reason other than it wanted to. New Timken bearings & seals installed both sides less than a year ago. | ||
| Dec 2013153000 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 2014155700 mi | Vibration in the vehicle, unable at this time to figure out where its coming from although its still there. Common wear items checked out OK including tires and suspension parts. Not sure where its coming from working to resolve issue. | ||
| Jun 2014159000 miUS $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 | ||
| Mar 2015163000 miUS $88 | O2 sensor bank 2 post cat failed again. Using Denso parts, some reason keeps failing. | ||
| Oct 2015166500 miUS $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. Check engine lite on fuel system, fuel vapor sensor. | ||
| Nov 2015167000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2017177000 miUS $2000 | Transmission lost 1st & 3rd planetary gears. Current issue with replacement torque converters. Correct part # on box WRONG part in box. 10 days & 4 transmissions before the problem was found. | ||
| Aug 2017179000 miUS $160 | Starter wire corroded off. Required new starter due to other wire terminal being rusted in place. | ||
| Nov 2017183000 miUS $43 | Window/mirror switch. Replaced with remanufactured unit thru RockAuto. Purchase required a core charge & return to Rock Auto. Repair time was under 15 minutes. The Allotted time notes earlier in this report, was unable to enter it correctly. Driver’s outside mirror. Vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, DL8 RPO Code. Replaced mirror due to a crummy aftermarket supplier. TYC, garbage part failed within 6 months, both the company & place I purchased them from Autoanything.com refused to replace the unit. Unit failed 2 ways the mounting point/swivel/folding area broke off behind the mirror. Mirror constantly shook while driving resulting in poor side visibility. | ||
| Feb 2018184900 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2018189000 miUS $180 | Driver front wheel bearing was humming, also noticed it pulling a bit to drivers side. Alternator bearing was seizing, removed part and spun by hand by pulley hard grinding noise and difficult to spin. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Michigan, United States Nov 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015211000 miUS $30 | Leaking rear differential cover | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Georgia, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201374000 miUS $142 | Passenger door electrical devices not working (power window, door lock and mirror). Replaced switch module in door. Price paid for repair reflects only the cost of a new switch. | ||
| Mar 201482000 miUS $174 | Right front wheel bearing completely worn out. Immediate replacement needed. | ||
| Sep 2018102291 miUS $125 | The instrument cluster had many faults, including no PRNDL or odometer display, oil pressure gauge not working, many lights out. Cluster was rebuilt and now works correctly. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 2022113000 miUS $12 | Mass airflow sensor cleaning due to CEL code P0101 | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Michigan, United States - Aug 2010 | |||
| Nov 200855000 miUS $60 | Replaced battery | ||
| Aug 201070000 miUS $110 | Driver window regulator replaced | ||
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Kansas, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 2013145700 miUS $175 | 4wd automatically locked in on its own at startup. Changed switch, did not help. Changed 4wd part inside transfer case to resolve. (transfer case position sensor). | ||
| Nov 2013149000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2014149000 miUS $50 | Parking brake rusted out and cable broke. | ||
| Apr 2014149000 miUS $250 | Rocker panels completely rusted out | ||
| Sep 2014150000 miUS $250 | Brake lines rusted out. Had to replace entire brake line system | ||
| Oct 2014150000 miUS $5 | Replaced rusted out parking brake line with a spliced cable and clamps | ||
| Sep 2015152000 miUS $60 | Oil pressure sender unit. $35 part. Oil pressure gauge was pegged at 80. Replace all gauges. $80 | ||
| Oct 2015152000 mi | Rocker panels completely rusted out | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States May 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 2015178300 miUS $600 | Replaced both Catalytic converters. Fuel Evaporation solenoid. Rotate Tires. | ||
| Jun 2016187000 miUS $350 | Replaced seized brake caliper, rotors, and pads | ||
| Aug 2017197000 miUS $250 | Coolant was leaking aggressively from inside of the engine bay onto the pavement. Water pump seal was completely gone. Water pump was replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Maryland, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| May 2013158400 miUS $1200 | Brake lines and calipers both had leaks. Brakes failed at ~65 MPH :( | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Illinois, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015189700 miUS $475 | Shift solenoid 1-2 failure. Replaced both shift solenoids. | ||
| Nov 2015193000 miUS $530 | Truck went into limp mode "reduced engine power" and codes led to a throttle body position sensor/actuator error. Entire throttle body replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010106000 miUS $700 | Front axle bearing needed to be replaced | ||
| Jul 2011124000 miUS $890 | Front passenger wheel bearing needed to be replaced | ||
| Nov 2011128000 miUS $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
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 2014106000 mi | Replaced stepper motors in dash. Speedometer, temp gauge, etc were reading erratically. Requires desoldering old stepper motors and soldering in new motors. Not for those without electronics/soldering skills. | ||
| Jul 2016124200 miUS $16 | Blower motor resistor failed again. Setting 4 provided no air. Easy swap. | ||
| Apr 2017128000 miUS $30 | Transmission would get stuck in 3rd gear. Could shift to 1st/2nd/3rd manually, but no overddrive. Replaced 3-2 downshift solenoid (code P0785). Replaced wiring harness inside transmission pan and connector external to transmission. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Alabama, United States Apr 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Nov 2014154100 miUS $2000 | Tie rods in an out, ball joints, shocks, brakes, tires. exhaust system Battery, alternator. Four o2 sensors, pcv valve, map sensor, belts all tension pulleys an idle, spark plugs, water pump, intake manifold gasket. bulbs headliner | ||
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in West Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 2014132000 miUS $200 | Tie rod end wore out. 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
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Apr 2017181000 miUS $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. LF wheel hub. Replaced with Timken unit. Also replaced dust shield with Dorman unit. 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. LF speaker(s) had no sound. Replaced with super affordable Pyle 3-way unit (also replaced RF even though it was fine). | ||
| May 2017182000 miUS $17 | Drivetrain clunk; filled front yolk with grease. Replaced u-joint at differential. | ||
| Jul 2017184000 miUS $10 | Driver side ball joint replacement. | ||
| Aug 2017185000 miUS $50 | DRL out. Replaced sockets and used 4114 bulbs per GM repair bulletin | ||
| Feb 2018190000 mi | Center armrest storage latch sticking/difficult to unlatch. Dismantled lid and lubricated assembly. | ||
| Apr 2018191000 miUS $50 | Driver window regulator & motor replacement. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2011102000 miUS $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 | ||
| Jul 2012106200 miUS $120 | Replaced MAF sensor | ||
| Sep 2013115000 miUS $350 | Replaced sensor, flush system | ||
| Dec 2014120000 miUS $100 | battery had failed. age of battery was 30 months. | ||
| Apr 2015121200 miUS $130 | Intermittent parasitic battery draw resulting in dead battery. Dealer unable to locate cause of drain. | ||
| Dec 2015125000 mi | Intermittent parasitic power drain. May be related to ignition switch, dash cluster, body control module or vehicle ground. Attempts at identifying source of problem have so far been unsuccessful (including previous trip to dealership) | ||
| Apr 2016126200 miUS $150 | Replaced instrument cluster panel with re-manufactured unit | ||
| Jul 2016127200 miUS $50 | replaced front passenger side window regulator to address power drain | ||
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2022250000 miUS $1700 | Transmission failed. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Mar 201072000 miUS $250 | Replaced steering rack assembly. Rack was leaking fluid as a result of a collision some years earlier and had started to show poor response due to a likely worn pinion gear. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Washington, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018139000 miUS $130 | Fuel pump failure | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201664000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 201767000 miUS $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
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Mar 2013164000 miUS $936 | The truck was leaking coolant. The repair replaced the intake manifold gaskets. | ||
| Apr 2013164200 miUS $319 | An oil leak required the replacement of the oil pan gasket. | ||
| Jun 2016196000 miUS $818 | Left front wheel bearing assembly replaced. Cost includes four-wheel disc brake pads replaced and rotors turned. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Oklahoma, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013173000 miUS $2600 | Rack and Pinion leaking fluid | ||
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