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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (36%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 11 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
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 1240 mi $1500 |
Rebuilt transmission due to 2nd band and 3-4 clutch failure. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 184200 mi US $2000 |
Ticking noise from transfer case. Had to have transfer case rebuilt. |
| 210300 mi US $50 |
4wd sw stopped working. Replaced switch |
| 217000 mi US $200 |
4wd activation motor wire dropped down and wrapped around driveshaft. Had to replace shift motor because wires were ripped up. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 211000 mi US $30 |
Leaking rear differential cover |
| 177000 mi US $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. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 145700 mi US $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). |
| 189700 mi US $475 |
Shift solenoid 1-2 failure. Replaced both shift solenoids. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 128000 mi US $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. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 182000 mi US $17 |
Drivetrain clunk; filled front yolk with grease. Replaced u-joint at differential. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 250000 mi US $1700 |
Transmission failed. |
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