2003 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes problems
124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While routinely driving my 03 chev silverado truck, the brakes failed. When I was able to safely stop and move to a safe place, I looked under the vehicle and saw brake fluid leaking from one of the brake lines which had failed due to excessive corrosion. As a retired police officer, I have…”
filed Mar 31, 2016
“Brake lines, gas line, transmission fluid lines all rusted/corroded beginning at under 50,000 miles. * had near accidents as the brake lines blew while driving on a highway and was decelerating in an attempt to come to a stop..pedal went to the floor, I continued on (foot off the gas) until the…”
filed Feb 17, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…Campaign 04V045000 · Feb 4, 2004
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017
Service Brakes problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 31 | 25% |
| 2015 Silverado | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 Silverado | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Silverado | 9 | 13% |
| 2011 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 Silverado | 83 | 46% |
| 2005 Silverado | 61 | 19% |
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.