2003 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes, hydraulic problems
130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. Contacted stated while driving at approximately 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed in a panic situation and the pedal went straight to the floor board. *bf”
filed Jun 15, 2015
“2003 chevrolet silverado rusted brake lines *cn when the dealer tested the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor and five brake lines burst under the driver seat area. *jb”
filed Dec 18, 2014
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, Hydraulic problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 13 | 7% |
| 2006 Silverado | 19 | 10% |
| 2005 Silverado | 26 | 8% |
| 2004 Silverado | 84 | 14% |
| 2002 Silverado | 245 | 35% |
| 2001 Silverado | 306 | 35% |
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.