Total Complaints
1 filings
CHEVROLET CONVENTIONAL · model year
2003 CHEVROLET CONVENTIONAL
1 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2003CHEVROLETCONVENTIONAL carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2003 CONVENTIONAL is exterior lighting:headlights with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2003 CONVENTIONAL, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20031218EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
I HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT THE NEW HEADLIGHT THAT ARE ON NEW CARS. THEY SHIFT IN COLOR FROM A COOL WHITE COLOR TO A BLUE COLOR WHEN THE CAR BOUNCES UPWARD. I FIND THIS EXTREAMLY DISORIENTING. I AM CONCERNED THAT WHEN THERE ARE MORE OF THESE CARS ON THE ROAD THIS SITUATION WILL PRODUCE A DRIVING STRESS AND HAZARD FOR MANY DRIVERS. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO INCREASE DRIVING FATIGUE AND ACCIDENTS. I THINK THAT A STUDY MUST HAVE BEEN DONE PRIOR TO APPROVING THESE NEW HEADLIGHTS AND THAT THEY SHOULD HAE BEEN SHOWN TO BE DANGEROUS. IN MY OPINION THEY SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF OF THE MARKET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO THE APPROPRIATE PEOPLE. THANK YOU. *AK
Compare 2003CHEVROLETCONVENTIONAL to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2003 CHEVROLET CONVENTIONAL have?▼
The 2003 CHEVROLET CONVENTIONAL has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 CHEVROLET CONVENTIONAL?▼
The most-complained component for the 2003 CHEVROLET CONVENTIONAL is EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2003 CHEVROLET CONVENTIONAL safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.