2003 Chevrolet Express Passenger

Typical repair costs

• Battery replacement $150–$320
• Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
• Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
• Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
• Front brake pads $200–$350
• Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625

National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →

Fuel economy

No official fuel economy figures for this model year.

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

• Electrical Transport Canada 2023210 · Apr 2023

  On certain vehicles, an unused wiring harness for a rear HVAC blower motor, located in the left B-pillar area, could become damaged if exposed to moisture or contaminants. If this happens, the wires could short circuit. Note: This recall only affects cutaway chassis incomplete ve...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Fuel System Transport Canada 2012265 · Aug 2012

  On certain vehicles equipped with a left side cargo door, and originally sold in or currently operated in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the fuel filler pipe cou...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Seats And Restraints Transport Canada 2008120 · Apr 2008

  Certain full-size passenger, cargo and cutaway vans may have front and rear seat belt buckles that will not latch or will not unlatch. There are two conditions that render the buckle inoperative after customer usage. Specifically, (1) with a damaged ejector hood, the latch tong...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Seats And Restraints Transport Canada 2005390 · Dec 2005

  Certain full-size passenger, cargo and cutaway vans may have front and rear seat belt buckles that will not latch or will not unlatch. There are two conditions that render the buckle inoperative after customer usage. Specifically, (1) with a damaged ejector hood, the latch tong...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Other Transport Canada 2004216 · Jul 2004

  On certain vehicles, the transmission shift cable may allow the transmission indicator (PRNDL) to indicate a different gear selected than the transmission is in. If this condition occurred while a vehicle is resting on an uneven surface, the vehicle could roll away after the dri...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Brakes Transport Canada 2004037 · Jan 2004

  On certain vehicles, the relief valve o-ring seal within the brake hydro-boost module could fail. If this happens during braking applications, the driver may be able to hear an engine compartment noise similar to the sound that occurs when the steering wheel is turned to a full...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Visual System Transport Canada 2003294 · Nov 2003

  Certain vehicles do not comply with either CMVSS 105, or CMVSS 135. The red brake warning indicator will not be illuminated while the ABS is modulating the front brakes. Correction: Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Seats And Restraints Transport Canada 2003172 · Jul 2003

  Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 225 and 210.2. The Owner's Manual does not include the location symbols for the Lower Universal Anchorage System for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions and an explanation of the meaning of the symbols. Correction: Owner's will recei...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Electrical Transport Canada 2003154 · Jun 2003

  On certain vehicles, water may enter and corrode the rear licence plate lamp socket causing it to operate intermittently or not at all. The left rear tail lamp may also become inoperative. The temperature of the licence plate lamp socket could increase to the point that it may...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Seats And Restraints Transport Canada 2003040 · Feb 2003

  On certain vehicles, the seat belt push button may not release the latch plate after the pretensioner is deployed, or alternately the seat belt latch plate may eject during a crash event with a pretensioner deployment. If an occupant was using the seat belt assembly and the latc...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Steering Transport Canada 2002237 · Dec 2002

  On certain 2500 and 3500 series vans, the nut attaching the pitman arm to the steering linkage may not be torqued to specification, which could lead to a possible separation. A separation could result in loss of vehicle control, and a crash could occur without prior warning. Co...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Steering Transport Canada 2002225 · Nov 2002

  On certain vehicles, the right-hand tie rod end nut may not have been torqued to specification and could loosen, resulting in separation of the tie rod. This could cause unexpected steering input and could cause a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will torque th...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
• Suspension Transport Canada 2002211 · Nov 2002

  On certain 2500 and 3500 series vehicles, a wheel bearing assembly retaining nut was omitted during assembly, which could lead to a possible bearing separation. If this were to occur, the ABS warning lamp would illuminate and the ABS system would be disabled. The driver would a...

  Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.

Specs

Body type

Van

Engines

5.3 L 8-cylinder, 4.3 L 6-cylinder

Fuel

Gas

Transmissions

Automatic 4-spd

Drivetrains

AWD, RWD