Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Workhorse Chassis
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Workhorse Chassis has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 22 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V195000 WORKHORSE/FMVSS 101 AND 105/ INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
Of the 22 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Workhorse Chassis is rated below-average primarily due to frequent brake system issues. Recalls and numerous complaints highlight recurring problems with service brakes and hydraulic systems, making these critical areas of concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| hydraulic system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake fluid inspection
- cooling system flush
- suspension component check
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- brake failure warnings
- hydraulic fluid leaks
- transmission sluggishness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Workhorse Chassis at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.