2003 Chevrolet C/k Series Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 Chevrolet C/k Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“My 2003 chevy silverado has a speedometer issue that says I ma going 30 when I am stopped. Gm puts out a recall but will only fix it if the mileage is less than 70k. Mine went out at 72k, how convenient. This in my opinion is a safety issue not knowing how fast you are going. If not knowing how…”
“When the weather gets cold the instrument panel quits working, or parts of it quit working. When the weather gets above 20 degrees above zero the gauges start working. It is a very dangerous thing to have happen when driving. We have contacted the service department to learn this is a common…”
“Repacked the steering column due to a popping noise. Then it came back. So they said they replaced it. And know it is back again. *jb”
“While at a 4th celebration on the tailgate of my american chevrolet truck my wife and 15 month old little boy, was sitting there and the tailgate cables on my 2003 duramax broke causing my wife and child to hit the ground busting his lip. I only hope the is no teeth damage. Will chevrolet replace…”
“Drive train: clunk/clank during upshift under light/easy acceleration. Also during downshift such as when slowing for stop lite. Also dduring slowing for turn or upon quick acceleration. Vehicle has 4193 miles. Problem has been with vehicle since new! Oct '03. Vehicle also has dead spot in accel…”
“Drive train: clunk/clank during upshift under light/easy acceleration. Also during downshift such as when slowing for stop lite. Also dduring slowing for turn or upon quick acceleration. Vehicle has 4193 miles. Problem has been with vehicle since new! Oct '03. Vehicle also has dead spot in accel…”
“2003 cehvrolet 3500 duramax diesel, when computer thinks engine will stall it is programed to jump the rpm's 300 by it self, happened within 10 days of owners hip and several times after, dealer had truck 5 out of the first 8 weeks of ownership can not fix as they cannot duplicate and it does not…”
“Poor braking power. Replaced rotors & rear brakes due to rotors rusting out at only 23,000 miles. In hard stop pedal will go to floor. Chevy says this is normal...been this way since new. *tr”
Defect investigations
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI'S REVIEW OF COMPLAINT DATA RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSE OF EA04-011 REVEALED NO INDICATION THAT THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE RE-OPENED.MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE ENCLOSED IN THE DP05-009 PUBLIC FILE.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION IN THE FUTURE SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT.
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI'S REVIEW OF COMPLAINT DATA RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSE OF EA04-011 REVEALED NO INDICATION THAT THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE RE-OPENED.MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE ENCLOSED IN THE DP05-009 PUBLIC FILE.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION IN THE FUTURE SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT.
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI'S REVIEW OF COMPLAINT DATA RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSE OF EA04-011 REVEALED NO INDICATION THAT THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE RE-OPENED.MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE ENCLOSED IN THE DP05-009 PUBLIC FILE.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION IN THE FUTURE SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT.
HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
GM IS CONDUCTING A RECALL ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILD BETWEEN MAY 1999 AND OCTOBER 14, 1999.SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION IN EARLY OCTOBER 1999, AND VEHICLES BUILT AFTER THAT DATE HAVE LOWER WARRANTY FAILURE RATES.THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA APPEAR TO SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE…
HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
GM IS CONDUCTING A RECALL ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILD BETWEEN MAY 1999 AND OCTOBER 14, 1999.SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION IN EARLY OCTOBER 1999, AND VEHICLES BUILT AFTER THAT DATE HAVE LOWER WARRANTY FAILURE RATES.THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA APPEAR TO SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE…
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI OPENED PE03-057 TO ASSESS PARKING BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES THAT INCORPORATE A SINGLE-SHOE DRUM-IN-HAT PARKING BRAKE INDEPENDENT OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA INDICATE THAT THE PARKING BRAKE LININGS TEND TO WEAR OUT…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Chevrolet C/k Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.