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2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

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Mileage at the reported incident

34 reports with mileage · 6 unknown

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What to inspect

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  • Electrical System. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Structure complaints

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66,128 miles · Nov 7, 2009
Structure

DEFECTIVE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON A CHEVY TRUCK/CAB ON MY RV. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE A POOR AND WEAK DESIGN. THEY ARE HELD ONTO THE DOORS BY SMALL PLASTIC PINS THAT BROKE OFF EASILY. THEY SHOULD HAVE A METAL SCREW THAT WOULD HOLD THEM MORE SECURELY TO THE DOOR BACK. MY CHEVY IS NOT THAT OLD FOR THIS TO HAPPEN AND…

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DEFECTIVE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON A CHEVY TRUCK/CAB ON MY RV. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE A POOR AND WEAK DESIGN. THEY ARE HELD ONTO THE DOORS BY SMALL PLASTIC PINS THAT BROKE OFF EASILY. THEY SHOULD HAVE A METAL SCREW THAT WOULD HOLD THEM MORE SECURELY TO THE DOOR BACK. MY CHEVY IS NOT THAT OLD FOR THIS TO HAPPEN AND IT IS CLEARLY A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN. PART # 12479875 - LEFT DOOR HANDLE PART # 12479876 - RIGHT DOOR HANDLE BOTH HANDLES BROKE OFF THE DOORS HELD ONLY BY SMALL PLASTIC PINS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10291309

105,686 miles · Jun 11, 2008
Structure

FLUIDS LEAKING FROM CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10230775

12 miles · Jan 17, 2005
Structure

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY S-10 QUAD CAB 4-WHEEL DRIVE. WHEN IT HAS BEEN RAINING AND I HIT A PUDDLE, INSTEAD OF THE WATER GOING OUT TOWARDS THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, IT COMES STRAIGHT UP IN FRONT PF THE TRUCK LIKE A GIANT TIDAL WAVE AND THEN ONTO THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. THIS PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS. I CANNOT SEE THE ROAD AND IF I HAVE TO T…

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I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY S-10 QUAD CAB 4-WHEEL DRIVE. WHEN IT HAS BEEN RAINING AND I HIT A PUDDLE, INSTEAD OF THE WATER GOING OUT TOWARDS THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, IT COMES STRAIGHT UP IN FRONT PF THE TRUCK LIKE A GIANT TIDAL WAVE AND THEN ONTO THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. THIS PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS. I CANNOT SEE THE ROAD AND IF I HAVE TO TURN ON MY WIPERS, THAT TAKES EXTRA TIME TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS A SERVICE MANAGER FOR A CHEVY DEALER AND WHEN HE SAW IT HAPPEN HE WAS SHOCKED. HE STATED HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT. THERE MUST BE SOMETHING GM CAN DO TO CORRECT THIS DESIGN FLAW BEFORE I GET KILLED IN THIS TRUCK. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10106509

48,444 miles · Mar 15, 2004
Structure

TAILGATE CABLE BREAKING. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10062201

Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 2003
Structure

THE BIGGEST ISSUE WITH THE GROWING NUMBER OF SUV LIKE VEHICLES ON THE ROADS IS THAT YOU CAN'T SEE THROUGH THEM. VERY OFTEN ACCIDENTS BETWEEN NON-SUV CARS ARE CAUSED BY THE FACT THAT THEY CAN'T SEE THROUGH AN SUV. THOSE CENTRAL-RAISED BRAKE LIGHTS ON CARS - YOU CAN'T SEE THOSE IF THERE IS AN SUV IN FRONT OF YOU.*JB IS THIS ON …

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THE BIGGEST ISSUE WITH THE GROWING NUMBER OF SUV LIKE VEHICLES ON THE ROADS IS THAT YOU CAN'T SEE THROUGH THEM. VERY OFTEN ACCIDENTS BETWEEN NON-SUV CARS ARE CAUSED BY THE FACT THAT THEY CAN'T SEE THROUGH AN SUV. THOSE CENTRAL-RAISED BRAKE LIGHTS ON CARS - YOU CAN'T SEE THOSE IF THERE IS AN SUV IN FRONT OF YOU.*JB IS THIS ON ANYBODY'S RADAR SCREENS?

NHTSA ODI #10008149

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

1

EA04012 · Hydraulic Pump Failres

Opened Apr 30, 2004 · Closed Feb 28, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System

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 CHANGES. GM MADE ADDITIONAL CHANGES IN NOVEMBER 1999, FEBRUARY 2000, MAY 2001, AND FEBRUARY 2004.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS PROBLEM AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION, IF WARRANTED, IN THE FUTURE.FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS SEE THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

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 CHANGES. GM MADE ADDITIONAL CHANGES IN NOVEMBER 1999, FEBRUARY 2000, MAY 2001, AND FEBRUARY 2004.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS PROBLEM AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION, IF WARRANTED, IN THE FUTURE.FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS SEE THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System

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 CHANGES. GM MADE ADDITIONAL CHANGES IN NOVEMBER 1999, FEBRUARY 2000, MAY 2001, AND FEBRUARY 2004.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS PROBLEM AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION, IF WARRANTED, IN THE FUTURE.FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS SEE THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.