2003 Chevrolet Silverado seat belts problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. While driving 60 mph, the passenger side seat beat tightened. The passenger felt discomfort and disconnected the seat belt, which should not be done while driving. In addition, the tailgate opened while the vehicle was in motion. The contact took the…”
filed Jul 15, 2008
“Dt: the contact stated both of the rear seat belts located close to the windows tightened with movement of the passenger. The buckle has to be disengaged to loosen the belts. This process started all over again when the passenger buckled the seat belt. The dealership was unable to locate the cause…”
filed Dec 14, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT…Campaign 05V163000 · Apr 22, 2005
- CERTAIN EXTENDED AND REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND CARGO VANS CONVERTED TO COMPRESSED…Campaign 04V225000 · May 11, 2004
Related service bulletins
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the…
09-09-40-001C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 3, 2015
Seat Belts problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Silverado | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 Silverado | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Silverado | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 Silverado | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Silverado | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Silverado | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 Silverado | 16 | 2% |
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.