2003 Chevrolet Express 2500: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel system, gasoline.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Several of the exhaust header bolts are broken on both sides of my 5.3 litter engine. I did some internet searching and found a lot of people with 5.3 litter engines having the same issue.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2016
“Filling up the van, notice that gasoline was leaking from the fuel filler tube. Investigation concluded that the plastic corrigated wrap that chevy placed on the tube, traps water, salt, dirt, ect... In it, allowing the pipe to rust, without the driver/owner noticing the damage until it starts leaking. As a firefighter, I realize the dangers of gasoline leaking under a vehicle, I feel that this is a serious design flaw for the filler tube. *tt”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2011
“Chevy 2003 express van fuel filler neck has rusted through in 2 places and gas pours out every time I refuel. Only 63,000 miles on van. I believe this I s a very serious fire hazard!!! Is there a recall? *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2010
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“Tl*- the contact stated that the brakes on the 2003 chevrolet express were defective due to a program error in the ABS computer system per general motors. There was not failure to date, but the contact was concerned. General motors has three (3) service bulletins to date concerning these brakes. 03-05-25-003, 02-05-25-005, 05-05-25-002. *ak updated 2/22/2007 - the brakes failed. Gm reprogrammed the computer through the dealer. *nm* updated 02/22/07. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2007
“Tl*- the contact stated that the brakes on the 2003 chevrolet express were defective due to a program error in the ABS computer system per general motors. Therewas not failure to date, but the contactwas concerned. General motors has three (3) service bulletins to date concerning these brakes. 03-05-25-003, 02-05-25-005, 05-05-25-002.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2007
“Brake failure on 2003 chevy express 2500 cargo van. Gm knows about this problem, see general motors tsb #'s..03-05-25-003 & 02-05-25-005 & 05-05-25-002. This should be fixed via a "safety recall " since the only way to fix the vehicle is to have the ABS computer reprogrammed at a chevy or gmc dealer. This is an obvious manufacturing error as noted by the tsb's, & should be repaired free of charge. No amount of normal servicing could prevent this from occurring. I've called gm re. This & they say it's not a safety issue?????? Loss of brakes is not a safety issue ??? The dealer charged me $90. To correct their programming error. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2007
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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Is the 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline.
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.