2003 Chevrolet Pickup Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
1
TIRES
1
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
Total complaints12

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet pickup. The contact stated that the fuel system was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the diagnostic results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-12-29

“While driving the accelerator pedal failed. Vehicle was towed the nearest dealer.*ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · reported 2005-03-02

“After hitting a bump in the road consumer heard a rattling noise coming from the front suspension. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2004-10-27

“While driving warning service brake system illuminated on the dashboard. The abs and parking brake lights also illuminated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and told consumer that abs brakes were inoperable. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2004-08-10

“All six tires has had sidewall disintegration outside the tire. Outside of the tires bubbles blew up to the size of balloons and then the tire blew out. Goodyear, rangler sr lt, lt 215/85r16, tread 6 ply, road range e, e13007822 / t305727grf96 mvsm, ppc 2011 also, side view mirrows did not extend…”

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES · reported 2004-05-01

“When applying the brakes pedal went to the floor without warning. Dealer stated that was the way the vehicle was designed.*ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2003-10-12

“Firestone bridgestone v-steel rib 625. Lt245/75r16 , dot# 7x1165v1803 . Owner was driving on the freeway about 55 to 60 mph when the tire blew out the sidewall. The tire pressure was checked prior to taking the trip. *jb *nm”

TIRES · reported 2003-10-01

“The bar used for lowering the spare tire from beneath the vehicle does not slide into the access slot. The manufacturer and the dealer will be notified of the problem. Feel free to provide additional information.”

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · reported 2003-08-10

Defect investigations

Investigation EA04011 Opened 2004-04-09 · closed 2005-05-10

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 20, 2005, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD DECIDED THAT DEFECTS THAT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 C/K 1500 SERIES (PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) AND MY 2001-2005 C/K 2500 AND 3500 SERIES (TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) PICKUPS WITH MANUAL…

Investigation EA04011 Opened 2004-04-09 · closed 2005-05-10

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 20, 2005, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD DECIDED THAT DEFECTS THAT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 C/K 1500 SERIES (PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) AND MY 2001-2005 C/K 2500 AND 3500 SERIES (TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) PICKUPS WITH MANUAL…

Investigation EA04011 Opened 2004-04-09 · closed 2005-05-10

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 20, 2005, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD DECIDED THAT DEFECTS THAT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 C/K 1500 SERIES (PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) AND MY 2001-2005 C/K 2500 AND 3500 SERIES (TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) PICKUPS WITH MANUAL…

Investigation EA04011 Opened 2004-04-09 · closed 2005-05-10

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 20, 2005, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD DECIDED THAT DEFECTS THAT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 C/K 1500 SERIES (PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) AND MY 2001-2005 C/K 2500 AND 3500 SERIES (TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) PICKUPS WITH MANUAL…

Investigation EA04012 Opened 2004-04-30 · closed 2005-02-28

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…

Investigation EA04012 Opened 2004-04-30 · closed 2005-02-28

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…

Sources & methodology

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 Pickup as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.