general problems of the 2003 Chevrolet 1500

Five problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2014

Vehicle was on cruise control prior to accident, I lost consciousness & do not remember anything about the crash early on. Was informed the vehicle rolled front to rear 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times, prior to coming to rest on its top. The vehicle was a total loss due to this accident. I spent 3 days in icu and am now recuperating at home. No airbags deployed due to this accident . The vehicle was a total loss due to the accident.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

Electrical dash board including speedometer and all gages and etc. , intermediately does not work. Sometimes the dashboard is not working, you'll never know when it comes back on working. It's getting worse. Is there a recall for the electrical dashboard?.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2012

Starting to merge onto the interstate near peoria, IL, I looked down and the speedometer was reading 95 mph. I looked at my gps and it read 54 mph. Without taking my eyes off the normal viewing scope, I now have no idea how fast I am going. This also seems to be a common issue with silverados.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2012

Vehicle will suddenly decrease power and the message "engine power reduced" shows on message display. First time was 9/8/2012. Last time was Feb 24, 2015. Has done this at 25 mph on a city street, 35 mph city street twice, and 55 mph on highway. Supposedly repaired three times. Am afraid to use vehicle as usually tow 5th wheel and do not want it to do this while towing.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2006

My speedometer goes in and out. Typically doesn't work in the morning when it is cold. Sometimes will be working fine then stops and stays where it was when it stopped working. I was told it is the gauge cluster that needs to be replaced.


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