2003 Chevrolet Silverado engine and engine cooling problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My truck has been blowing hot air when on cool. When it started doing it, I noticed sparks coming from what appeared to be my ac unit. This is a safety hazard. I believe that my actuator blend doors need to be replaced but do not know for sure. *tr”
filed Jun 6, 2012
“I have several broken bolts on my exhaust manifolds. My check engine light goes on and off for emissions related codes. I will not be able to pass a smog test unless this is fixed. Several auto shops want about $1,000 to fix this. Its an ongoing problem and is known by chevy/gm and yet they will do…”
filed Feb 22, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Silverado | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Silverado | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 Silverado | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 Silverado | 20 | 6% |
| 2004 Silverado | 24 | 4% |
| 2002 Silverado | 58 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.