NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET C/K SERIES.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 42.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 14.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 14.3% |
| STEERING | 1 | 14.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 14.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | DRIVELINE | 1 |
| STEERING | COLUMN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
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3 investigations; 0 open.
Opened: 2005-12-20. Closed: 2006-05-31.
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.
Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
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 CHANGES. GM MADE ADDITIONAL CHANGES IN NOVEMBER 1999, FEBRUARY 2000, MAY 2001, AND
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STEERING.
Linked campaign numbers: 05V005000.
Opened: 2003-12-08. Closed: 2004-04-09.
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 EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE (AT AN AVERAGE OF 24 MONTHS IN SERVICE), REDUCING T
Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
7 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
Date: 2011-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
Date: 2003-03-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TECH 2 UPDATE AVAILABLE FOR THE PASSENGER DOOR MODULE. *TT *JB
Date: 2003-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL LEAKS DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER OPERATION. ON CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING THE CHEVROLET AND GMC C4500/C5500 MODELS. *TT
Date: 2003-02-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
UNNEEDED REPLACEMENT OF POWER-FOLDING MIRRORS. *TT
Date: 2003-02-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
PASSENGER DOOR MODULE REPLACEMENT. 2003 CHEVROLET, GMC AND CADILLAC FULL-SIZE CK PICK-UP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. *TT
Date: 2002-08-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A DISPLAYED WARNING MESSAGE INDICATING REDUCED BRAKE POWER ON 2003 FULL-SIZE PICKUPS AND UTILITY VEHICLES. *TT
Date: Unavailable. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, INTERIOR LIGHTING.
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| C/K SERIES | 7 |
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