2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Automatic Transmission Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
2003 thru 2007 gm full size trucks and vans.the automatic transmission shift lock control (formerly known as the brake transmission interlock (bsti)) does not operate with the key in the accessories position. Called gm and was told to take it in and have it diagnosed.gm dealer checked it out and gave me a gm bulletin that says"the shift lock mechanism is only active when the ignition is in the run or on position." i…
ODI 10293076
Automatic Transmission
The transmission failed at only 45,000 miles. Had truck towed to dealer. They diagnosed the problem to be a broken forward clutch. Vehicle was out of warranty (6 yrs old), so we contacted gm directly for assistance. They refused assistance, due to age of the vehicle, ignoring the fact that it only had 45,000 miles on it. The repairs cost nearly $2,000. Gm also refused to warranty the labor costs of the job. The…
ODI 10259436
Automatic Transmission
I was heading down interstate running around 70 mph. Next thing i knew i was red line on my rpm and was slowing down. Had to call a tow truck cause transmission was tore slap out. I mostly drive about 70 miles round trip 5 days a week to my job other than it sets in the drive way. After a big tow bill to home i have to pay again to have it towed to the shop and find out it will be a $1800 repair. I have been a chevy…
ODI 10278069
Automatic Transmission · Ignition
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the vehicle was parked and with the keys in the ignition, a passenger turned the keys one notch. The vehicle was shifted out of the park position, which caused it to roll forward. The passenger did not have his foot on the brake pedal at any point. The service manager at the dealer stated that the vehicle is able to do that for towing purposes. The current…
ODI 10195436
Automatic Transmission · Driveline
The transmission/drive line shifts hard and seems to be in a bind during shifting operations. There are loud banging noises coming from the driveline/axles. There also now seems to be fluid leakage from the passenger side front axle housing. I checked the fluid level and had to add one pint of axle oil to the axle unit. *tr
ODI 10257082
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 k1500 chevrolet silverado with an automatic transmission that has a severe clunking noise when shifting between 2 and 3 gear. Chevrolet acknowledges the clunking sound and gave me a document id#1828818 which states they have a problem but no solution. I have contacted the dealer i purchased the truck from and another local dealer since with my first visit on 12/17/04 at 14444 miles with the clunking…
ODI 10167919
Automatic Transmission · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Upper Arm
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph on dirt road and asphalt, the front end of the vehicle shook and pulled to the left. This was accompanied by a clunking sound from under the front end. During this incident, the instrument panel displayed incorrect information on every gauge. The transmission would not shift properly,either. The vehicle became locked in second gear, and was unable to be shifted out.…
ODI 10166304
Automatic Transmission
While shifting gears driver heard a loud clanking noise coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the computer needed to be reprogrammed, and reprogrammed it three times. However, the problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10113146
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 chevrolet pickup with approx. 26,000 miles on it and the transmission clunks loudly when upshifting and downshifting and gets worse by the week. It is now slamming into gear and i am afrfaid to drive it because it might fail at speed or in traffic and i am afraid it may cause an accident. The dealer and manufacturer both say it is a normal condition and they have not had any complaints of this type but…
ODI 10090655