2003 Chevrolet W3500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Chevrolet W3500 recalls

Most common 2003 Chevrolet W3500 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2003-07-31, Steering
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. AT 14,000 MILES THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW POWER STEERING PUMP. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS TRUCK. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH

2003-07-15, Tires
GOODYEAR WRANGLER AT/S TT215/85R16 115/1120 LOAD RANDE E TIRES CAME ON A 2003 CHEVY 3500 4X4 ...WITH A DURAMAX ENGINE ...BOTH FRONT TIRES DEVELOPED SIDEWALL BULGES ...BOTH TIRES REPLACED...5 THOUSAND MILE LATER THE SECOND SET DEVELOPED SAME PROBLEM...TRUCK IS STILL AT DEALER WAITING FOR A GOODYEAR REP....LOOKS LIKE THESE TIRES CANT HOLD UP UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THIS VEHICLE....WOULD BE REALLY BAD IF THIS 8000 POUND TRUCK HAD A BLOWOUT ...*AK

2003-05-22, Steering
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. *JB

2003-05-22, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKES PULLED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION WHEN APPLIED. THE DEALER WAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *JB

2003 Chevrolet W3500 questions

Does the 2003 Chevrolet W3500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Chevrolet W3500: Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet W3500?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Chevrolet W3500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.