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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%)
Chart based on 20 repairs.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 19 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
| Chevrolet in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015105000 miUS $1800 | The bad injectors were let diesel into my oil. | ||
| Chevrolet in Indiana, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 201688000 miUS $100 | Brake lines ruptured-rusted through rocker panels failer-rusting through | ||
| Chevrolet in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201055000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 201060000 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 201171000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 201384000 miUS $100 | Heater fan resistor failure | ||
| Chevrolet in Alberta, Canada Mar 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014128340 miC $2100 | Injectors replaced. I provided parts. The whole thing turned into a nightmare. Injector failed after 1000 km. Valve covers damaged. Remedial repairs required. | ||
| Jul 2014130820 miC $800 | Lost oil pressure. Duramax engine is toast. Probably main bearing.. | ||
| Chevrolet in California, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 201354100 miUS $1150 | 4 wheel drive lockup module failed | ||
| Chevrolet in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 201248000 miUS $7200 | Lower radiator clamp broke, slowly leaked coolant, engine over heated, flushed coolant system, changed oil and filter. Everthing OK. | ||
| Nov 201249000 miUS $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. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet in Idaho, United States Sep 2015 - Nov 2021 | |||
| May 2016117900 miUS $1800 | replaced several parts in the transfer case | ||
| Jan 2017116500 miUS $575 | Component that controls the gauges was causing faulty readings with oil pressure and temperature gauges. Replaced with a re-manufactured unit. | ||
| Chevrolet in Kentucky, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201656000 miUS $10 | Rear diff has been rumbling for a while, ever since oil change and adding friction modifier at 50K. Finally decided to try friction modifier other than GM spec (CRC)and it worked wonders. Diff is like new again. Don't trust GM spec modifier. | ||
| Mar 201856000 miUS $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. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 2021137000 miUS $200 | Fuel pump failed and was replaced after lifting the bed off of the frame to access the tank. | ||
| Chevrolet in California, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016170000 mi | Dashboard lost all power (even the CEL did not light up) | ||
| Dec 2016172000 miUS $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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