2003 Chevrolet W-Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment and electrical system
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3).…
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 48,063 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Was driving to my dealer motorhome superstore ,vero bch. Fl. 78 miles away i smelled something hot and fluid smell. I stopped looked around and drove the last couple of blocks to the rv place when i g”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 28, 2009 · Service brakes, air
Compare Chevrolet W-Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet W-Series model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2003 Chevrolet W-Series
How do I know if my 2003 Chevrolet W-Series has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V259000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.