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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - Reliability

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 by Identifix

Ratings Key Minimal Problems Moderate Problems Significant Problems
  Rating Comments
Engine An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Failure of the Crankshaft Position Sensor can cause the engine to not start or stall. A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Catalytic Converters (on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines only).

The cost to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $87.71 for parts and $58.50 for labor. The cost to replace both Catalytic Converters is $910.00 for parts and $221.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Transmission & Driveline An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Park Neutral Switch and a periodic problem is failure of the Front Axle Seals. Failure of the Front Axle Seals applies to 4 Wheel Drive vehicles only. Failure of the Park Neutral Switch may prevent the engine from starting.

The cost to replace the Park Neutral Switch is estimated at $165.17 for parts and $45.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Front Axle Seals is estimated at $16.00 each for parts and $65.00 for labor for the left side, $110.50 for labor for the right side, and $143.00 labor for both sides. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor. Failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor can cause false cycling of the ABS brakes.

The cost to repair the Front Wheel Speed Sensor(s) is $124.97 for the parts and $84.50 for labor per side. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. This engages the antitheft system and prevents the engine from starting.

The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing is estimated at $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Accessories An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).

The cost to replace the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is estimated at $262.00 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall 3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Silverado 3500 by Identifix

  2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

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