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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 26 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
| 158000 mi | fan for a/c and heat doesn't work...have to plug in manually for now |
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 $200 |
Battery dead. |
| 76880 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
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 100000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced alternator and starter, manual transmission. |
| 169000 mi US $125 |
Speedometer needle stuck at max. Had the guage cluster rebuilt with new stepper motors and new light bulbs installed in display. |
| 186200 mi US $200 |
Starter went out. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 179000 mi US $160 |
Starter wire corroded off. Required new starter due to other wire terminal being rusted in place. |
| 183000 mi US $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. |
| 189000 mi US $180 |
Alternator bearing was seizing, removed part and spun by hand by pulley hard grinding noise and difficult to spin. |
| 74000 mi US $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. |
| 102291 mi US $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
| 55000 mi US $60 |
Replaced battery |
| 70000 mi US $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
| 132000 mi US $30 |
Step motors in dash display. Part of a recall but more than seven years old so I was responsible for repair |
| 152000 mi US $60 |
Replace all gauges. $80 |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 154100 mi US $2000 |
bulbs |
| 106000 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. |
| 124200 mi US $16 |
Blower motor resistor failed again. Setting 4 provided no air. Easy swap. |
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 |
LF speaker(s) had no sound. Replaced with super affordable Pyle 3-way unit (also replaced RF even though it was fine). |
| 185000 mi US $50 |
DRL out. Replaced sockets and used 4114 bulbs per GM repair bulletin |
| 191000 mi US $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
| 120000 mi US $100 |
battery had failed. age of battery was 30 months. |
| 121200 mi US $130 |
Intermittent parasitic battery draw resulting in dead battery. Dealer unable to locate cause of drain. |
| 125000 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) |
| 126200 mi US $150 |
Replaced instrument cluster panel with re-manufactured unit |
| 127200 mi US $50 |
replaced front passenger side window regulator to address power drain |
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