2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Electrical System Problems
- 13
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 13 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Instrument cluster panel of all gauges including speedometer and gear selection ' gauges can quit working with no warning , leaving the driver unaware of speed or distance traveled. Also not knowing what position the gear selector is in . ( park, neutral , drive etc. ) could allow the vehicle to drift away on it own with no one behind the wheel when not being driven . Can happen at any moment , any place !
ODI 11088494
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Been having problems slowly with the battery running out because something is still running in the vehicle but everything is off. The gas gauge gear control lighting on the panel door on the passenger side will not lock speedometer is not working gas gauge is not working was checked by a mechanic and he address that something is not constant running even though everything is turned off that cause the battery to run…
ODI 11217532
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Traveling on highway when smoke started coming from the dashboard. Pulled over and within several minutes the whole truck was on fire.
Fire reported
ODI 10875454
Electrical System · Fan/Motor
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that the blower motor malfunctioned and would not operate using the first three settings. The blower would only operate in the number four and five settings due to an electrical shortage. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,500.
ODI 10846154
Electrical System
Instrument cluster just quit working altogether. This will be the third time the cluster will have been replaced. The first two were on gm; this one is going to be on me. What in the world is wrong with gm or the manufacturer of this part. Why do they keep producing crap? Until the cluster is replaced, i have no idea of engine functions and if it weren't for my gps, i'd have no idea of my speed. *tr
ODI 10597515
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling on the interstate with my family aboard at the speed around 75+ mph and suddenly the vehicle looses speed while traveling among others at around the same speed or higher when suddenly the speed decreases to no speed, and a this warning comes across the dash panel, that says reduced speed and all these 18 wheelers are behind me and around me. The more i press the accelerator it would do nothing but…
ODI 10639432
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Started the truck and put into reverse. There was no brake and no steering control. I had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. All fluids were topped off as normal and i regularly maintain this vehicle. After reviewing this issue in the diesel forum numerous duramax owners have endured the same problem with some ending in crashes. This is a major safety issue!!!!!!!!!!!! Simultaneous brake and steering…
ODI 10565489
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving 40 mph, the reduced engine power light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway, but the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10779660
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Speedometer randomly increases, decrease or will not work at all. Oil gauge fluctuates also the heater resistors burned up. *tr
ODI 10440159
Electrical System
Engine does not idle and shuts off. According to internet sites, its a wire failure in the throttle body connector. Can be a major issue when you come to a stop. Some times will not restart right away. *tr
ODI 10263967
Electrical System
I have had speedo problems for over a 1 year. Now it has become regular. This is a safety issue. Chevy told me to go away because i am over mileage requirements. I see i am not alone. There are thousands of wacky speedometers out there. This kind of service has convinced me that chevy doesn't deserve to be in business anymore. The jokes will no longer be about fix or repair daily (ford). *tr
ODI 10289644
Electrical System
All gauges stopped working on my 2007 chevy silverado. *tr
ODI 10210808
Accelerator Pedal · Electrical System
Dt: 2003 chevrolet 2500 hd truck experienced an engine power reduction. The vehicle operated at a reduced speed. It goes at a crawl. This occurred at speeds of 40-50 mph in the middle of traffic. Has to coast over to the side of the road, on average about 10-15 seconds after cutting off then the engine restarted. This usually happened after vehicle has not run for an extended period of time such as being parked…
ODI 10133718