Major Problems with 2003 Chevrolet Express Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Chevrolet Express

2003 Chevrolet Express FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 57000 miles

2003 Chevrolet Express STRUCTURE

2003 Chevrolet Express RACK AND PINION

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Problems with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE and SEAT BELTS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Express owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express conversion van. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked he...	6 ~ 98350 miles
ENGINE my 2003 chevy express 2500 cargo van was in evening rush hour stop and go traffic. after reducing my speed...	4 ~ 118950 miles
SEAT BELTS this is regarding recall number 05113 (safety belts) for which we received a recall notice for our chevy express van...	3 ~ 99600 miles
POWER TRAIN this vehicle was bought brand new but unbeknownst to me was made in canada (something which would not have been...	3 ~ 10705 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when the brakes were applied.*jb...	3 ~ 32667 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS fax email fm dale brown(mi) request assistance in getting gm to install missing passenger side air bag in their 2003	3 ~ 79544 miles
SERVICE BRAKES driver a noticed lack of pressure in brake pedal. the brake pedal went fully to the floor and resulted in...	2 ~ 22807 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE since october of 08 i ordered a filler tube which allows the gas to travel from the gas cap to...	2 ~ 31000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the consumer stated that while driving at 50-60 mph 2003 chevrolet express stalled. the vehicle sat for about a...	2 ~ 43630 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: contact owns 2003 chevrolet express g3500 passenger van. the van will accelerate on its own sporadically. this started around...	2 ~ 38307 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: contact owns 2003 chevrolet express g3500 passenger van. the van will accelerate on its own sporadically. this started around...	2 ~ 30000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM fire in the left dash of a 2003 chevrolet express van g3. *ak...	2 ~ 37000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the vehicle's horn and windshield wiper equipment failed intermittently. the cause had not been determined. please provide additional information. *jb	2 ~ 20900 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer was awakened by a horn blasting in the driveway of residence. after a few minutes consumer heard a loud...	2 ~ 9850 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2003 chevrolet express experienced brake problems.* mr. the brake rotors were worn and rusted from sitting. ts jb *cb ...	2 ~ 25512 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicle did not come equipped with a inside door handle on the passenger side in order for passengers to	2
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM fire that originated in the right rear back door factory wiring where arcing and electrical faulting were present specifically the	2 ~ 1500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the frame and its crossmembers are rusted (rotted) thru above the gas tank making the van useless. the gas tank...	1 ~ 190000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express. the contact stated that the cable that held the seat belts together...	1 ~ 228000 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express. the contact stated that the front of the vehicle vibrated whenever the...	1 ~ 109000 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE 2003 chevrolet express fuel filler pipe leak: gas filler tube rusted through and gasoline leaked every time i refueled. corrosion...	1
VISIBILITY when driving in a horrible rainstorm the driver's side windshield wiper stopped moving and then on the next rotation swung...	1 ~ 43899 miles
TIRES 2003 chevrolet express lost control of vehicle striking the median barrier. *bf according to the police report the rear tires...	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i own a 2003 chevrolet express van. i am unable to open the rear doors on the driver and passenger...	1
BODY > STRUCTURE during a family outing we were unable to close the right rear passenger door. experienced difficulty closing door. after several...	1 ~ 69000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express. while preparing to stop from 20 mph the vehicle feels as if it...	1 ~ 42000 miles
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS i have a 2003 chevrolet 2500 express van (purchased new and well maintained) that i use for fire investigations. on...	1 ~ 50625 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS driver side seat belt receiver malfunction - while inserting belt locking tab red release button popped out - tried to	1 ~ 22366 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled intermittently. also it stalled when slowing down or when stopping. the...	1 ~ 49750 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR rear brake rotor braking surface area has fallen off. i replaced rotors with same casting number. parts have been discarded....	1 ~ 18000 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN left front wheel bearing hub assembly separated causing thumping and grinding noise. immediately drove to dealer for repairs. upon inspection...	1 ~ 36900 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES front wheels off the ground steering wheel centered held firmly in place there is no play looseness in steering system....	1
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER main line party rentals has purchased 2 of the 2003 chevrolet express vans. this has been about 12 to 18...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC both front brake hoses erupted on two separated occasions while driving. dealer was notified.*ak...	1 ~ 43196 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my hose that connects to the engine to the radiator has cracked at least three times in the past two...	1 ~ 15000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS purchased vehicle and noticed brake pedal arm and forward right seat bolt on driver sear were both rusted. dealer stated...	1 ~ 8569 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC purchased vehicle and noticed brake pedal arm and forward right seat bolt on driver sear were both rusted. dealer stated...	1 ~ 8569 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle's horn and windshield wiper equipment failed intermittently. the cause had not been determined. please provide additional information. *jb	1 ~ 36800 miles
STRUCTURE this vehicle was bought brand new but unbeknownst to me was made in canada (something which would not have been...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING this vehicle was bought brand new but unbeknownst to me was made in canada (something which would not have been...	1
AIR BAGS this vehicle was bought brand new but unbeknownst to me was made in canada (something which would not have been...	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tail lights light bulbs have to be change evry week or every other week. *nm...	1 ~ 10000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased brand new chevrolet conversion van on april 30 2003 from bill heard chevrolet.i am having problem with ac...	1 ~ 350 miles
STEERING the rack and pinion unit has lots of play in the center. (approx 50k) the transmission slips in reverse from...	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING the rack and pinion unit has lots of play in the center. (approx 50k) the transmission slips in reverse from...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the rack and pinion unit has lots of play in the center. (approx 50k) the transmission slips in reverse from...	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving consumer smelled a burning odor. within seconds the cabin was in smoke then flames. upon inspection of the...	1

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