2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO VIN: 1GCEC14V53Z194050

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VIN 1GCEC14V53Z194050 Decoding Chevrolet Vin Decoder

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Make

CHEVROLET

Manufacturer Name

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Model

Silverado

Model Year

2003

Plant City

FORT WAYNE

Series

1500

Trim

1/2 Ton

Vehicle Type

TRUCK

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

GM Truck Group

Plant State

INDIANA

Note

Two (2) Door Cab

Body Class

Pickup

Doors

2

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Drive Type

4x2

Engine Number of Cylinders

8

Displacement (CC)

4800.0

Displacement (CI)

292.91397165471

Displacement (L)

4.8

Engine Model

LR4

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)

Other Engine Info

Iron

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Crash Test Score

0

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating 4x4
Rollover Star Rating 4x2
Rollover Risk:
0%

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Safety Features

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Not Available
Head Restraint Not Available
Advanced Belt Feature Not Available
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Not Available
Seat Belt Reminder System Not Available

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Knee Not Available
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Not Available

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Not Available

Complaints Assosiated with VIN 1GCEC14V53Z194050

Components: AIR BAGS

October 24, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11036024
Consumer Location: LEXINGTON, SC
VIN: 1GCEC14V53Z****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA RECALL, I CONTACTED HERNDON CHEVROLET AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME SINCE TAKATA HAS NOT SENT THEM REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT TAKATA WOULD NOT BE SENDING REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS SENSE THEY WERE BANKRUPT. HERNDON CHEVROLET REFUSED TO EVEN CONTACT ME IF REPLACEMENT PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE . I THEN CALLED LOVE CHEVROLET OF COLUMBIA AND WAS TOWED BY THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT'S THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS AT THIS TIME.

Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

October 20, 2007
NHTSA ID Number: 10209810
Consumer Location: PRATTVILLE, AL
VIN: 1GCEC14V53Z****

Summary of Complaint

SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO FAIL TO OPERATE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE FINALLY STOPPED WORKING AT ALL BOUGHT SPEEDOMETER SENSOR BUT DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. PARTS PLACE SAID IT COULD BE IN COMPUTER .ALSO SAID IT MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF OTHER GAUGES ON DASH. *TR

Components: STEERING ENGINE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

May 12, 2012
NHTSA ID Number: 11417701
Consumer Location: RIVERSIDE, CA
VIN: 2GCEC19V131****

Summary of Complaint

My engine has been giving me lean condition codes p0171, p0174 and truck is lacking performance really bad and coolant problems too please message me back

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

December 24, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11397881
Consumer Location: WILMINGTON, NC
VIN: 2GCEK19T331****

Summary of Complaint

IGNITION WILL NOT INTERMITTENTLY START VEHICLE. DASH LIGHTS COME ON

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

November 11, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11378222
Consumer Location: CIRCLE PINES, MN
VIN: 1GCEK19T33E****

Summary of Complaint

RUSTED OUT AND LEAKING BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES UNDER THE DRIVERSIDE DOOR WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME.

Components: TIRES

June 10, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11376631
Consumer Location: LEBANON, OH
VIN: 1GCHK29U13E****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER TIRE, TIRE LINE: SUNFIRE, TIRE SIZE: LT245/75 R16, DOT NUMBER: (NOT AVAILABLE). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, HE FELT VIBRATION AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARKED SAFELY ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED DUE TO TIRE BLOWOUT, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGES TO THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY, BUMPER AND QUARTER PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTACTED TRIPLE A AND HAD THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CHANGED. THE CONTACT STATED HE EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE FOR A SECOND TIME ON 10/24/2020 TO THE REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE AND A THIRD TIME ON 11/9/2020 ON ANOTHER REAR TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 203,107

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL VISIBILITY/WIPER

January 05, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11365636
Consumer Location: INDEPENDENCE, MO
VIN: 2GCEC19X931****

Summary of Complaint

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER- THE ONLY THING THAT WORKS IS THE SPEEDOMETER IF I HIT A BUMP THE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING MY TRUCK SOMETIMES DIES ON ME GOING DOWN THE ROADS, I RECENTLY TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND TOLD ME IT'S A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT SINCE MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WASNT WORKING COULD NOT NARROW IT DOWN.. WINDSHIELD- FRONT MAKES A WHISTLE SOUND WHEN YOUR GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IT'S BEEN LIKE THAT SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT.. BATTERY- BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO AND SOMETHING KEEPS DRAINING IT SOMETIMES CAUSING IT TO HAVE HESITATION AND BOGS OUT.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

August 17, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11364868
Consumer Location: BOX ELDER, SD
VIN: 2GCEK19T131****

Summary of Complaint

NEW OPTIMA RED TOP KEEPS DRAINING. SECOND NEW BATTERY IN A MONTH. DEAD OVER NIGHT. I'VE READ THERE'S A RECALL ON OTHER VINS. YET MINE IS DOING THE SAME BATTERY DRAIN THING. LEFT MY WIFE AT MCDONALD'S TODAY HIGH AND DRY! WTF! DON'T MAKE ME GET A FORD!

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES

July 23, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11343857
Consumer Location: BRUNSWICK, GA
VIN: 1GCGK13U43F****

Summary of Complaint

1) BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2) A NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED ONLY TO BE TOTALLY DEAD WITHIN 1 WEEK 3) ALTERNATOR REPLACED AS THAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE THE PROBLEM 4) FINALLY FOUND THE PROBLEM AND IT IS THE ABS SYSTEM AS THE MODULATOR / PUMP FOR THIS SYSTEM WOULD CONTINUALLY RUN EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF.

Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

July 07, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11340045
Consumer Location: MILWAUKEE, WI
VIN: 2GCEC19T931****

Summary of Complaint

AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM DOWNTOWN SUDDENLY MY TRUCK LOST POWER AND I HAD TO LIMP HOME ,FRIEND CHECKED TRUCK AND FOUND TROUBLE CODE P2135 REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND ALSO SAID FOR ME TO CHECK IF THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM .

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

July 11, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11339732
Consumer Location: AQUILLA, TX
VIN: 1GCGC13U83F****

Summary of Complaint

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WILL STOP WORKING. NO GAUGES, SPEEDOMETER, OR TACHOMETER. USUALLY OCCURS AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. KNOW OF SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVING/HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR MODEL. SOMETIMES THE CLUSTER WILL BECOME ACTIVE AGAIN WHILE DRIVING, BUT USUALLY DOESN'T.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING UNKNOWN OR OTHER

July 15, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11289947
Consumer Location: THOMPSON FALLS, MT
VIN: 1GCGK13U93F****

Summary of Complaint

BRIGHT LITE INDICATOR LITE COMES ON DASH WITH NO KEY IN IGNITION, KILLS BATTERY OVER NITE. GAS GAUGE IN DASH DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK, TRUCK HAS TO GET MOVING, SOMETIMES RIGHT AWAY AND SOMETIMES A LITTLE LONGER. HAD TO REPLACE MY THROTTLE BODY CONTROL A COUPLE MONTHS PRIOR

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

October 09, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11271073
Consumer Location: HALES CORNERS, WI
VIN: 1GCHK29103E****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS CHANGING THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED OIL LEAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO VISUALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOLZ MOTORS (5961 S 108TH ST, HALES CORNERS, WI 53130, (414) 377-3584) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 139,000.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

September 12, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11256187
Consumer Location: MARTINSBURG, WV
VIN: 2GCEK19T631****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.*DT*JB

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

July 01, 2015
NHTSA ID Number: 11254982
Consumer Location: HAYMARKET, VA
VIN: 1GCHK23123F****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LINDSAY CHEVROLET (5605 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191, (571) 200-4754) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURED BRAKE LINE AND THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED A PORTION OF THE BRAKE LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,799.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

August 21, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11254984
Consumer Location: HAYMARKET, VA
VIN: 1GCHK24183E****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 2 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE LOW BRAKE FLUID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LINDSAY BUICK GMC (250 W SHIRLEY AVE, WARRENTON, VA 20186, (540) 987-2082) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,703.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

September 01, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11254729
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1GCHK23U53F****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND FAILED, WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,900.

Components: STEERING SERVICE BRAKES

June 06, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11232522
Consumer Location: WHITE, GA
VIN: 1GCHK23133F****

Summary of Complaint

I BOUGHT A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 15 YEARS AGO AND GAVE IT TO MY 16 YEAR OLD SON. RECENTLY WE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES AND STEERING WAS ACTING FUNNY AND MAKING A NOISE, SO WE REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSES. THE PROBLEM ONLY STARTED GETTING WORSE. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND AN OLD RECALL OR NOTICE RELATED TO THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE THAT WAS DEFECTED BECAUSE OF O-RING FAILURE. JUST SEARCHING THE VEHICLE WILL SHOW SEVERAL SITES REVEALING THE PROBLEM. THE NADA SITE GOES INTO MORE DETAIL ON THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE PARKED THE TRUCK UNTIL A DECISION IS MADE. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE WHEN STEERING AND LOOSES BRAKING.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

April 10, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11221828
Consumer Location: OPELIKA, AL
VIN: 2GCEC19V231****

Summary of Complaint

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE PEGGED OUT AND NOT WORKING ALSO GEAR SELECTOR LIGHT NOT WORKING CAN'T TELL WHAT GEAR YOU ARE IN

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

June 08, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11219166
Consumer Location: STATESBORO, GA
VIN: 2GCEC19T331****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA RECALL. WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, TRUCK SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION, WHILE I WAS TURNING.I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO START IT BUT NOTHING. I BELIEVED IT TO BE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND HAD IT TOWED TO A MUFFLER SHOP. AFTER FIXING THE PROBLEM TRUCK STILL WOULD NOT CRANK. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED ONCE AGAIN TO MY RESIDENCE. BEFORE THIS I WOULD HAVE TO MAKE 2-3 ATTEMPTS TO CRANK THE TRUCK BEFORE IT WOULD START. ALSO PRIOR TO THIS I NOTICED I HAVE NOT BEEN GETTING AS GOOD OF GAS MILEAGE AS I SHOULD AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND SEEN A NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH MY SAME MODEL TRUCK HAVE SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THEIR FUEL PUMP.

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

May 31, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11217520
Consumer Location: GOODRICH, MI
VIN: 1GCGK13U93F****

Summary of Complaint

THE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP HOLDING THE FUEL TANK TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAS RUSTED/CORRODED AND FAILED. THE RESULT WAS THE TANK STRAP SEPARATING FROM THE PORTION NEAR WHERE THE STRAP BOLTS TO THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON PRIMARY CITY ROADS DURING THIS ISSUE. THE SEPARATED FUEL TANK STRAP THEN RUBBED AGAINST THE REAR PORTION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT NEAR THE REAR AXLE HOUSING. THIS CAUSED IT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND ENTER THE ROADWAY. AFTER THE RETAINING STRAP FAILED, THE REAR PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK WAS THEN HANGING DANGEROUSLY LOW TOWARDS THE ROADWAY.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

May 07, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11217532
Consumer Location: RED BANKS, MS
VIN: 1GCHC24UX3Z****

Summary of Complaint

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 DOWN WHEN IT IS OFF. ALSO THE LIGHTS DON'T LIGHT ON THE RIGHT SIDE STAYS ON AND NEVER GOES OFF WHEN RUNNING THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED THIS ON A LOT OF 2500 CHEVY TRUCKS. WE HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE IN TO BE CHECK. PLEASE HELP US TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING BACK FROM YOU SUN.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

March 15, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11206924
Consumer Location: NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA
VIN: 1GCHK29153E****

Summary of Complaint

BRAKE LINE FAILURE IN SEVERAL PLACES. WAS UNDER VEHICLE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE. NOTICED FLUID ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THE REAR MOST HARD BRAKE LINE LEAKING. CONTINUED TO INSPECT ALL HARD LINES AND FOUND SEVERAL AREAS WHERE LEAKS WERE PRESENT. REMOVED VEHICLE FROM USE AND STARTED REPLACING ALL HARD BRAKE LINES. NEW LINES ARE STAINLESS STEEL THUS I SHOULD NEVER RUN INTO THIS ISSUE AGAIN. GM SHOULD HAVE USED STAINLESS STEEL LINES IN THE FIRST PLACE RATHER THAN PLAIN STEEL LINES. THE ORIGINAL BRAKES LINES BROKE LIKE TWIGS WHEN I BENT THEM TO THROW THEM AWAY. I HAVE NEVER SEEN BRAKE LINES IN THIS TYPE OF CONDITION ON A VEHICLE WITH 130,000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON A VEHICLE LIKE THE CHEVY SILVERADO. THE NHTSA NEEDS TO FORCE GM TO PERFORM A RECALL AND RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.

Components: AIR BAGS

January 28, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11173994
Consumer Location: LAKE VILLA, IL
VIN: 2GCEK19J171****

Summary of Complaint

EMAIL FROM CONGRESSMAN SCHNEIDER ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENT REGARDING TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. *LD *TR

Components: SEATS

January 31, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11173654
Consumer Location: WEST PALM BEACH, FL
VIN: 1GCHK29GX3E****

Summary of Complaint

2003 SILVERADO DRIVERS SEAT HEATER TURNS ON BY ITSELF AFTER START UP AND BECOMES A DANGEROUS DISTRACTION TO KEEP TURNING IT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER READING MANY FORUMS, THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE THROUGHOUT THE GM LIGHT DUTY TRUCK/SUV LINE OF VEHICLES. THIS ISSUE HAS JUST RECENTLY STARTED TO HAPPEN WITH MY TRUCK. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE RECENTLY IS THAT MY TRUCK IS BEING OPERATED IN MORE DAMP CONDITIONS THAN USUAL INSTEAD OF BEING PARKED IN A DRY GARAGE. I HAVE NOW DISCONNECTED THE HEATING ELEMENTS IN THE SEAT TO STOP FROM GETTING BURNED WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE ALSO CHECKED FOR RECALLS BY VIN AND NOTHING WAS FOUND.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

January 03, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11170365
Consumer Location: MINT HILL, NC
VIN: 1GCHK29U53E****

Summary of Complaint

VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. HAD TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION GOING ABOUT 30 MPH. VEHICLE WAS ON A STATE HWY. VEHICLE WAS GOING STRAIGHT.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

December 22, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11163352
Consumer Location: DOUGLASS, KS
VIN: 1GCHK29U33E****

Summary of Complaint

REAR BRAKES RUSTED OUT FLUID BURST OUT NO BRAKES TWO YRS AGO. FAST FOREWORD SATURDAY 12/22/2018 BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ,LINE FROM BRAKE BOOSTER TO PROPORTIONING VALVE BLEW OUT RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH.

Components: SUSPENSION WHEELS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

November 29, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11156550
Consumer Location: TUCSON, AZ
VIN: 1GCHC29173E****

Summary of Complaint

PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM CAR GEEKS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A GREAT TRUCK AND WE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM TOWING OUR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. WELL WE TOOK IT ON A TRIP TO PHOENIX FROM TUCSON AND WE NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT HANDLING VERY WELL WHEN WE GOT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS GOUGED OUT ALL THE WAY AROUND THE INSIDE BEAD OF THE TIRE ALSO NOTICED THAT ONLY THE UPPER CONTROL ARM HAD BEEN REPLACED AND NOTHING ELSE. ALL OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS IN REALLY BAD CONDITION ALSO. ALONG WITH THE STEERING YOU CAN ONLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL A LITTLE WAYS

Components: ENGINE

December 16, 2014
NHTSA ID Number: 11155467
Consumer Location: HOPKINS, MI
VIN: 1GCGK13U03F****

Summary of Complaint

SEVERAL OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE SNAPPED/SHEARED CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS BETWEEN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST PORT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. I'M LEARNING THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE THAT HAS GONE UNADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER, BUT IS CLEARLY AN EMISSIONS AND FUNCTIONALITY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP IN HOLDING THE MANUFACTURER ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS APPARENT MECHANICAL DEFECT. AS OF NOW, THEY OFFER NO ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING THE ISSUE.

Components: SUSPENSION STRUCTURE SERVICE BRAKES

January 01, 2010
NHTSA ID Number: 11143678
Consumer Location: UPTON, MA
VIN: 1GCHK29U23F****

Summary of Complaint

BODY AND UNDER BODY RUST AND ROT TO INCLUDE FRAME, BRAKE LINES AND SHOCK MOUNTS. BRAKE LINES FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THANKFULLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

October 14, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11141079
Consumer Location: WATERLOO, IL
VIN: 2GCEK19T931****

Summary of Complaint

BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO RUN OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID A COLLISION AND STOP THE VEHICLE SLOWLY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, I COULD SEE BRAKE FLUID POURING OUT OF THE BRAKE LINES UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THERE APPEARED TO BE SIGNIFICANT CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINES WHERE THE FLUID WAS NOW POURING OUT.

Components: AIR BAGS

September 10, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11131678
Consumer Location: MEDINA, OH
VIN: 1GCEC14X43Z****

Summary of Complaint

AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION, THE SUBJECT VEHICLE HAS A 'SERVICE AIR BAG' MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, ALONG WITH THE RED ILLUMINATED SYMBOL INDICATING AIR BAG PROBLEM. FROM WHAT I'VE FOUND VIA INTERNET SEARCHES, THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON ON THE CHEVY TRUCKS. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE PROBLEM WOULD PREVENT THE AIRBAG(S) FROM OPERATING IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, BUT I CANNOT ASSUME THAT THE AIRBAG WOULD ACTUATE IF/WHEN NEEDED, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. IT CERTAINLY SEEMS THAT THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL, WITH A REQUIREMENT FOR GM TO CORRECT THE DEFECT AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES. INDICATIONS ARE THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

August 14, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11122408
Consumer Location: MONROE, LA
VIN: 1GCGK13U73F****

Summary of Complaint

MY WHOLE DASHBOARD STOPS WORKING THE GAUGES LIGHTS EVERYTHING JUST STOPPED WORKING. I WAS TRAVELING DOWN INTERSTATE AND EVERYTHING STOPPED WORKING BUT AFTER A FEW SECONDS IT ALL CAME BACK ON FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND IT ALL SHUT OFF AGAIN AND NEVER CAME BACK ON I MADE IT HOME AND TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND WENT INSIDE. I GOT UP THE NEXT MORNING TO GO TO WORK AND CRANKED THE TRUCK AND NO GAUGES OR LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING STILL. I SLAMMED MY HAND DOWN ON TOP OF THE DASHBOARD AND EVERYTHING CAME ON AND WAS WORKING BUT THAT DIDN'T LAST LONG AND EVERYTHING SHUT OFF AGAIN.

Components: SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AIR BAGS

August 18, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11121135
Consumer Location: BUCKHANNON, WV
VIN: 1GCEK19T73Z****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA RECALL FRAME IS BREAKING AIRBAG LIGHTS ON DASH IS MESSING UP

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

August 12, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11119452
Consumer Location: MILFORD, OH
VIN: 1GCEC14X73Z****

Summary of Complaint

THE BRAKE LINES ON MY 2003 SILVERADO 1500 ARE RUSTING COMPLETELY OUT. TWO YEARS AGO I HAD TO REPLACE A PORTION OF THE PASSENGERS FRONT BRAKE LINE BECAUSE OF CORROSION. LAST YEAR I HAD TO REPLACE THE LINE THAT GOES FROM THE ABS TO THE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE FITTING. TODAY I DISCOVERED THAT A LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING, I HAVEN'T GOTTEN UNDERNEATH TO SEE IF IT IS THE FRONT OR REAR SUPPLY LINE. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAD A 1968 CAMARO FOR 19 YEARS, SOLD IT IN 2004 AND IT'S BRAKE LINES WERE IN PERFECT CONDITION NEVER A PROBLEM. THAT'S 36 YEAR OLD AND NEVER A PROBLEM. I ALSO HAVE A 2006 COLBALT SS, IT'S LINES ARE OKAY BECAUSE THEY HAVE A COATING ON THEM THAT PROTECTS THE METAL. WHY DOESN'T THE TRUCK HAVE THE SAME COATING? IS SOMEONE GOING TO HAVE TO DIE OR BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE A RECALL IS ISSUED. BY THE WAY ALL THE FAILURES HAPPEN WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, APPLYING THE BRAKES, NOT WHEN I WAS STANDING STILL.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

October 20, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11118280
Consumer Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
VIN: 1GCGK13U23F****

Summary of Complaint

THE TPS THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CHECK ENGINE CODE KEEPS GOING OFF WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE TPS CODE GOES OFF THE ENGINE LOSES TOTAL POWER AND YOU ARE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WE HAVE REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY BUT THE ISSUE IS STILL REMAINING EVEN AFTER REPLACING DIFFERENT WIRES.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

July 05, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11112823
Consumer Location: CAMDEN, DE
VIN: 1GCEC14X53Z****

Summary of Complaint

WHILE DRIVING MY WIFE'S 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 THROUGH THE STATE INSPECTION LANES TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKES. UPON INSPECTION OF THE AREA WHERE FLUID WAS DRIPPING ALL THE BRAKE LINES TO THE ABS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. AT LEAST ONE OF THESE LINES FAILED WHILE DOING THE BRAKE CHECK DUMPING THE WHOLE SYSTEM ON THE FLOOR. THANK GOD IT WAS IN THE INSPECTION LANE AND NOT WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH MY GRANDSON IN THE VEHICLE OR MY PREGNANT DAUGHTER IN LAW! THE VEHICLE INSPECTOR SAID THIS IS NOT THE FIRST CHEVY TRUCK THAT HAS HAPPENED IN HIS LANE AND I SHOULD CHECK FOR ANY RECALLS. THIS IS GOING TO BE A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AS ALL THE LINES FRONT TO BACK WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND SYSTEM FLUSHED AND FILLED.

Components: AIR BAGS

July 02, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11111149
Consumer Location: SULLIVAN, WI
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

AIR BAD SERVICE LIGHT IS GOING ON. PLUGGED IN COMPUTER AND IT STATED THAT THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR IS FAULTY. AFTER CHECKING BOTH SENSORS NOTHING IS WRONG.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

December 15, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11091719
Consumer Location: VERPLANCK, NY
VIN: 1GCHK29U63E****

Summary of Complaint

TAILGATES CABLES NEEDS TO BE REPLACE IT....

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

April 16, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11088494
Consumer Location: BERWICK, PA
VIN: 1GCGK29U03Z****

Summary of Complaint

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 !

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