Chevrolet W3500 2003

Model W3500 made in 2003 by Chevrolet got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, steering and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning fuel system, diesel .

W3500 year 2003

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2003

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
05V168000	ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA	from 07/01/2002 to 07/31/2004	V (Vehicle)	253	10/27/2005	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	04/20/2005	04/25/2005
Defect Summary	On certain trucks equipped with rpo ik9, due to insufficient durability and testing, the fuel switching manifold solenoids lack water or salt intrusion resistance, which can lead to failure of one or more solenoids. fuel switching manifold solenoid failure will cause incorrect fuel delivery resulting in fuel overflow from the fuel filler neck.
Consequence Summary	Overflow fuel may result in high amount of diesel fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the solenoid valve assembly with an improved assembly including additional detection circuit and enhanced water resistance free of charge. the recall began on october 27, 2005. owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Notes	Recall no. 05053.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
020842006	12/01/2002	10000766	Relay omitted for bodybuilder connection / upfitter provision. *tt	03/31/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
20040128	05/04/2004	10007863	Low engine oil light inoperative. *mj	07/13/2004
04031	05/01/2004	10006859	Insufficient ground to the oil pressure switch, preventing the engine oil pressure warning light from illuminating when the vehicle is started and when the engine oil pressure falls below normal. also includes gmc and chevrolet w3500/3500	05/17/2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
3170E		10019186	Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2	02/16/2006
INTERIOR LIGHTING
3170E		10019186	Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2	02/16/2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
040525004	03/01/2004	10008664	Electronic hydraulic control unit (ehcu) removal procedure to prevent breaking off holding/locking tabs. *tt	08/13/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
		1
	The brakes pulled in the opposite direction of the steering wheel position when applied. the dealer was been unable to determine cause. *jb
STEERING
	4000	1	12/15/2002
	The steering wheel locks when applying pressure to the brake pedal. the consumer called the manufacturer and has been to the dealer several times. at 14,000 miles the dealer installed a new power steering pump. the dealer also stated this is normal for this truck. please provide details. *ph
		1
	The steering wheel locked up while driving. *jb
TIRES - SIDEWALL
07/06/2003	18500	4
	Goodyear wrangler at/s tt215/85r16 115/1120 load rande e tires came on a 2003 chevy 3500 4x4 ...with a duramax engine ...both front tires developed sidewall bulges ...both tires replaced...5 thousand mile later the second set developed same problem...truck is still at dealer waiting for a goodyear rep....looks like these tires cant hold up under the weight of this vehicle....would be really bad if this 8000 pound truck had a blowout ...*ak