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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 9 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

105000 mi

US $1800
The bad injectors were let diesel into my oil. 
55000 mi

US $200
check engine light on, replaced 1 of 4 oxygen sensors. apparently replaced wrong one, within a month light came on again. decided not to continue to replace the other 3 @$200 each. 
71000 mi

US $600
Earlier decided to live with bad O2 sensor, but vehicle needed smog test. Cost another $500 to put the correct senors in. Still need $50 smog test, must drive till codes reset. 
128340 mi

C $2100
Injectors replaced. I provided parts. The whole thing turned into a nightmare. Injector failed after 1000 km. Valve covers damaged. Remedial repairs required. 
130820 mi

C $800
Lost oil pressure. Duramax engine is toast. Probably main bearing.. 
48000 mi

US $7200
Lower radiator clamp broke, slowly leaked coolant, engine over heated, flushed coolant system, changed oil and filter. Everthing OK. 
49000 mi

US $40
Enigne light came on at 70MPH. Checked with OBD II, indicated a mis-fire. Turned to be an O2 sensor, right bank. Repaired by owner. 

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

56000 mi

US $150
Engine was stumbling once warmed up and under load (even pulling empty). Installed all new plugs, which did not rectify the problem, and then installed new wires, & coils. 

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

137000 mi

US $200
Fuel pump failed and was replaced after lifting the bed off of the frame to access the tank. 

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD Engine Problems

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