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2003 Crossroads Silverado problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2003 Crossroads Silverado — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other Silverado years?

Silverado NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted3 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints
Silverado NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2003 Crossroads Silverado problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers1100%

Does the 2003 Crossroads Silverado have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V505000OtherOctober 15, 2010 · 1,399 units

Defect

CROSSROADS IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence

AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

CROSSROADS IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539 OR CROSSROADS AT 888-226-7496.

05V006000OtherJanuary 10, 2005 · 5,890 units

Defect

CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED FURNACE EXHAUST VENTS.

Consequence

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR LACK OF THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT WILL ALLOW THE EXHAUST FUMES, CONTAINING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS INCLUDING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE GAS, TO ENTER INTO THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO OCCUPANTS OF THE TRAILER.

Remedy

OWNERS/DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT AND, IF NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, THE DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE FURNACE UNTIL THE EXHAUST VENT HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CROSSROADS AT 260-593-2866.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“IN THE MIDDLE OF A SNOW STORM THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE DEFECT PUT THE CONSUMER AT RISK FOR ACCIDENTS.*AK THE WIPER MODULE HAD WATER INSIDE IT WHICH CAUSED THE WIPERS TO FAIL. *NM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · February 19, 2005

2003 Crossroads Silverado — common questions

Is the 2003 Crossroads Silverado reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2003 Crossroads Silverado have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2003 Crossroads Silverado. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.