2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD Chevrolet Silverado HD 2003

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Engine not specified

60000 mi

US $130
Instrument cluster dead. Dealer quoted $700, even though there was an extended warranty, My expired 4 months prior/ I found a company (in Canada) who repairs the instrument cluster, so I sent it to them. Haven't gotten it back yet, but cost speedometer, dash console failed (fuel guages, spedo, tach everything). Had a wizard in canada fix my part, shipped to them & installed myself. 
84000 mi

US $100
Heater fan resistor failure 

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

119000 mi

US $575
Component that controls the gauges was causing faulty readings with oil pressure and temperature gauges. Replaced with a re-manufactured unit. 

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

170000 mi Dashboard lost all power (even the CEL did not light up) 
172000 mi

US $100
BAttery dead. Found power draw when car off of 650mA. Traced to instrument cluster computer not shutting down after turning car off. Tried to replace with used unit that was recommended, it fit but did not work (light up) when car started 

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD Electrical Problems

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