What's New for 2003 Chevrolet Express
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2003
The Express van gains numerous improvements for the '03 model year. Under the hood, the Express now features GM's lineup of powerful Vortec engines, from the base 200-horsepower V6 all the way up to the hard-charging 300-hp 6.0-liter V8. All-wheel-drive models are also available for the first time, and all Express vans get four-wheel disc brakes with ABS. New driver-side 60/40 access doors have been added as an option along with revised front-end styling, larger stabilizer bars and a stronger frame. Inside, the Express gets redesigned seats, improved lighting and ventilation systems, more storage and dual-stage airbags on all light-duty versions. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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2003 Chevrolet Express Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) wire harness. This can cause the engine to not start, various performance concerns or the check engine light to come on. A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Catalytic Converter(s) (on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines only). The cost to repair the PCM wire harness is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Catalytic Converter(s) is $525.00 for parts and $136.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include any applicable taxes. |
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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 $81.23 for the parts and $65.00 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. |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing, which causes a problem in the Theft Deterrent System. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing is estimated at $238.83 for parts and $84.50 for labor. This labor includes time for reprogramming the theft system. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes. |
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Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
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