2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 Service and Repair Manual

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2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Base Extended Cargo Van 3-Door
  • Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door
  • Base Extended Passenger Van 3-Door
  • LS Extended Passenger Van 3-Door
  • LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door
  • Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door
  • Base Cutaway Van 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 6.0L 5967CC 364Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 4.8L 294Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 6.0L 5967CC 364Cu. In. V8 CNG OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams
No active recalls The 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 has no recalls on file with NHTSA.
TSB #11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

TSB #11012907

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

TSB #11010544

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

TSB #11007208

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo

TSB #11006621

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected mo

TSB #11006421

GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the deal

TSB #11004761

This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should

TSB #11004557

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

Showing the 8 most recent of 82 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20110210Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported2 injured

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING 65 MPH AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDE AND THE AIR BAG NEVER DEOLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ITS A 2003 3500 CHEVY VAN. *TR

20110716Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire reported

WIRE HARNESS FIRE. WATER GOT INTO THE END OF ONE OF THE CONNECTORS FROM THE WIRE HARNESS GOING INTO THE TRASMISSION. THE RESULT OF THE WATER GETTING INTO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED AN

20080108Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEMFire reported

2003 CHEVY EXPRESS. TURNED ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW CAUGHT FIRE AND BEGAN BURNING. PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ANOTHER CAR PULLED

20080108Component: VISIBILITYFire reported

2003 CHEVY EXPRESS. TURNED ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW CAUGHT FIRE AND BEGAN BURNING. PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ANOTHER CAR PULLED

Showing the 4 most serious of 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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