2003 Silverado Fuse Diagram: Exploring the Fuse Boxes (2024)

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Locate the right fuse using this 2003 Silverado Fuse Diagram

The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado has three fuse boxes. The underhood fuse box is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side near the battery. The main instrument panel fuse box is located on the driver’s side edge of the instrument panel under a cover, and the center instrument panel fuse/relay block is located underneath the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. This 2003 Silverado fuse diagram post shows all three.

To learn more about automotive fuses, see this article
To learn how to check a fuse visually or without removing it, see this article

Learn about GM Fuse Labeling

GM doesn’t number their fuses like other carmakers. Instead, they label them with acronyms. You can usually decipher most of the acronyms, but these 10 cause the most confusion.

AcronymDefinition
CIGARLighter or Power Port
CHMSLCenter high mount stop light
DDMDrivers door module
INTPARKInterior Lamps
IPC/DICInstrument Panel
Cluster/Driver Information
Center
LBECLeft Bussed Electrical
Center
MBECMid Bussed Electrical Center
SEOSpecial Equipment Option
TBCBody Controller (Body control module)
VSES/ECASVehicle Stability

2003 Silverado Fuse Diagram for Underhood fuse box

The fuse box is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side, near the battery. Access this underhood fuse block by lifting its cover. To remove a fuse, grasp the end firmly between your thumb and index finger, then pull it straight out.

Fuse DescriptorAmperageCircuits Protected
STUD #140Trailer Wiring, Automatic Level Control (ALC) Compressor Relay
MBEC50SEAT C.B. RT DOOR C.B.
BLOWER40Blower Motor
LBEC50LOCKS Fuse. DDM Fuse, PDM Fuse, ECC Fuse, AUX PWR 2 Fuse
STUD #230Trailer Wiring
ABS60Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)
VSES/ECA60Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)
IGN A40Ignition Switch RUN. START. RUN/START/ACCY
IGN B40Ignition Switch RUN/ACC, RUN/START
LBEC50FLASH Fuse, TBC 2A Fuse. TBC 2B Fuse. TBC 2C Fuse. LT DOORS Fuse
TRL PARK15Trailer Wiring
RR PARK10Exterior Lamps-Right Rear, Clearance Lamps-Right
LR PARK10Exterior Lamps-Left Rear. Clearance Lamps-Left
PARK LP Relay10TRLR PARK Fuse, LR PARK Fuse, RR PARK Fuse, FRT PARK, INT PARK Fuse, DRL Relay (Export)
STARTERRelayStarter
INTPARK10Interior Lamps
STOP LP25Stop Lamp Switch
TBC BATT10Body Control Module (BCM). PASS-Key Module
SUNROOF25Sunroof Relay
SEO30Roof Beacon Relay
4WS15Rear Wheel Steering Control Module, Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid
RR HVAC30I-IVAC Control Assembly-Rear Auxiliary
AUX PWR20Accessory Power Outlets. Auxiliary Power Outlets
IGN 1RelaySBA Fuse, ETC/ECM Fuse, PCM 1 Fuse, INJ 1 Fuse, INJ 2 Fuse
PCM15Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Mass Air Flow (MFS) Sensor. Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid, Fuel Composition Sensor, Secondary Fuel Pump Relay
ETC/ECM15Throttle Actuator Control (TAC)
INJ 115Fuel Injectors-Odd-Numbered. Ignition Coils-Odd-Numbered
INJ 215Fuel Injectors-Even-Numbered. Ignition Coils-Even-Numbered
IGN E10AC COMP Relay, Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch, Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch, Headlamp Leveling Components
RTD30Ride Control Automatic Level Control (ALC) Compressor, Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) Module
TRL B/UWA Body Control Module (BCM). Trailer Wiring. Back-Up Alarm
PCM B20Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
PRIMERelayFuel Pump
02A15Heated Oxygen Sensors-before the catalytic converter
B/U LP20Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch
RR DEFOG30DEFOG Relay
HDLP-HlRelayHI HDLP-LT Fuse, HI HDLP-RT Fuse
02B15Heated Oxygen Sensors-after the catalytic converter
SIR15Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM), Memory Seat Module-Passenger. Inside Reaview Mirror
FRT PARK10Park/Tum Signal Lamps-Front, Marker Lamps-Fron
DRLRelayDRL Fuse
SEO ION10DEFOG Relay. Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Rear Object Sensor Control Module
TBC IGN10Body Control Module (BCM)
HI HDLP-LT10Headlamp-High Beam-Left
LH HID20Headlamp Ballast-Left
DRL10Relay (Domestic), Daytime Running Lamps (Export)
IPC/DIC10Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
HVAC/ECAS10HVAC Control Module
CIG LTR15Cigar Lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC)
HI HDLP-RT10Headlamp-High Beam-Right
HDLP-LOWRelayLO HDLP-LT Fuse
AC COMPRelayAC Compressor Clutch Assembly
AC COMP10AC COMP Relay
RR WPR25Window wiper Module-Rear
RADIO15Entertainment System Components
SEO B115Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), Rear Fog Lamp Relay. Overhead Console, Roof Beacon Switch
LO HDLP-LT10Headlamp-Low Beam-Left, Headlamp Ballast-Left
BTSI10Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock System, Stop Lamp Switch
CRANK10Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
LO HDLP-RT10Headlamp-Low Beam-Right. Headlamp Ballast-Right
FOG LPRelayFOG LP Fuse
FOG LP15FOG LP Relay
HORNRelayHORN Fuse
W/S WASHRelayW/S WASH Fuse
W/S WASH15W/S WASH Relay
INFO15Vehicle Communication Interface Module (VCIM). Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Assembly. Remote Playback Device-CD Player
RADIO AMP30Audio Amplifier
RH HID20Headlamp Ballast-Right
HORN15Horn-Left. Horn-Right
EAP15Electronic Adjustable Pedals (EAP) Relay
TREC30Transfer Case Encoder Motor, Transfer Case Shift Control Module
SBA15Supplemental Brake Assist Pump Motor

2003 Silverado Center Instrument Panel Fuse/Relay Block

Find the center instrument panel fuse/relay block underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column.

SEOSpecial Equipment Option
TRAILERTrailer Brake Wiring
UPFITUpfitter
SL RIDERide Control Harness
Connection
HDLR 2Headliner Wiring Connector
BODYBody Wiring Connector
DEFOGRear Defogger Relay
HDLNR 1Headliner Wiring Connector 1
SPARE RELAYNot Used
CB SEATDriver and Passenger Seat
Module Circuit Breaker
CB RT DOORRight Power Windows Circuit
Breaker
SPARENot Used
INFOInfotainment Harness
Connection

2003 Silverado Fuse Diagram for the instrument panel fuse box

Find the instrument panel fuse box on the end of the instrument panel on the driver’s side. To access the fuses, remove the cover.

Fuse AcronymAmperageCircuits Protected
IGN 310HVAC Components, Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) Components, Heated Seat Modules-Rear, Rear Wheel Steering
ECC10HVAC Control Assembly-Rear Auxiliary
DDM15Driver Door Module (DDM)
VEH STOP15Tail/Stop and Turn Signal Lamps-Rear, Throttle Actuator Control
IGN 010Passlock Sensor, Automatic Transmission, Powertrain Control
RR WPR15Rear WiperlWasher Switch
4WD15Front Axle Actuator, Transfer Case Shift Control Switch
TBC IGN10Body Control Module (BCM)
CRUISE10Cruise Control Switch, Steering Wheel Speed/Position Sensor
HVAC 110HVAC Control Module, HVAC Actuators
SEO ACCY10Upfitter Provisions
VEH CHMSL10Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
BRAKE10Stop Lamp Switch, Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), Traction Control Switch
WS WPR25Windshield Wiper Motor Module
TBC 2815Body Control Module (BCM)
TBC 2C15Body Control Module (BCM)
AUX PWR 220Accessory Power Outlet-D-Pillar
TBC ACCY10Body Control Module (BCM)
RT TRLR ST/TRN10Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer
LT TRLR ST/TRN10Left Turn Signal/Stop Trailer
TBC 2A15Body Control Module (BCM)
LOCKS20Door Lock/Unlock Relays
FLASH25Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Module
RT TRN10Turn Signal Lamps-Right, Marker Lamps-Right, Front Passenger Door Module (FPDM), Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
LT TRN10Turn Signal Lamps-Left, Marker Lamps-Left, Driver Door Module (DDM), Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
LOCKRelayDoor Lock Actuator Liftgate, Door Latch Assembly LR/RR
L DOOR12 WAY-BLACK Fuse Block Left I/P C4 (Driver Door Harness)
UNLOCKRelayDoor Lock Actuator Liftgate, Door Latch Assembly LR/RR RR
FOG LPRelayRear Fog Lamps (Export)
DRIVER UNLOCKRelayPower Door Lock Relay
(Driver’s Door Unlock
Function)
BODY12 - WAY BROWN Fuse Block Left I/P C3 (Body Harness)
CB LT DOORS25Window Switch LR, Driver Door Module (DDM)
Posted on March 31, 2020 by Rick Muscoplat

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2003 Silverado Fuse Diagram: Exploring the Fuse Boxes (2024)

FAQs

What is the turn signal fuse on a 2003 Chevy Silverado? ›

There are 2 fuses in the left instrument panel fuse block, a 10A left turn fuse and a 10A right turn fuse. Pull the left turn fuse and see if the left turn signals still come on with the right turn signals.

What does IPC stand for in a fuse box? ›

For more complex applications, the Integrated Power Center (IPC) allows for the integration of a variety of components, including electrical distribution equipment, HVAC controls, lighting controls, power quality and power conditioning products, SPDs, building management systems and power metering/monitoring solutions.

How to reset security system on 2003 Chevy Silverado? ›

How Do I Reset Anti-theft System: Chevy Silverado?
  1. Insert ignition key.
  2. Turn it to the on position.
  3. Attempt to start the engine. ...
  4. Leave the key in that position until the security light stops flashing. ...
  5. Once the light goes off, switch the ignition key to off.
  6. Wait about five seconds.
  7. Try to start the engine again.
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Where are all fuse boxes? ›

Fuse boxes are typically located in your home's basem*nt, garage, or utility room. If you have an older home, you may have a fuse box instead of a circuit breaker. Fuse boxes are not as common as they once were, but they can still be found in some homes.

Are there 2 fuse boxes? ›

How many fuse boxes does a car have? Usually, you will find two fuse boxes in the car. One is located under the hood and the other is found in the dashboard or near the steering wheel.

What fuse controls the dashboard lights? ›

The instrument cluster fuse manages the dashboard gauge of a vehicle. It uses electricity from the car battery to power various electronic components of the dashboard such as the different warning lights, gauges, and alarm systems. They include but are not limited to the following: Speedometer.

What is the ACG fuse for? ›

It's a regular fuse rated for 15 Amps in most Hondas and Acuras, and is responsible for providing power to fuel pump relay, fuel pump, fuel injectors, and PCM via the Programed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) relay. Also known as the “Main Relay". If your ACG fuse is blowing, let me know, and I will help you find the short.

What fuse controls your tail lights? ›

Tail light fuse is sometimes called the “parking lamp” fuse and it may be located in the underhood fuse panel, which requires the removal of a cover. On the inside of the cover, the fuse position will be indicated.

What does PCM fuse stand for? ›

The PCM on a car is the power control module. It is the computerized central processing unit of your vehicle's system. It oversees the two main components of the powertrain (transmission and engine) and several other car components.

What is SPD fuse box? ›

The FuseBox Type 2 Surge Protection Device (SPD) is designed to be a robust and efficient solution for protecting electrical systems from surge damage, particularly in TN systems. Its compact design, measuring just 1 module in width, makes it an ideal choice for installations where space is at a premium.

What does the DLIS fuse do? ›

When you turn the key and put the ignition in the accessory position, it can drain the battery over time. Removing the DLIS fuse, when towing, removes the power to the BCM causing the ignition relay to open which stops the battery from going dead.

How to reset a 2003 Chevy Silverado computer? ›

How do you reset the computer and or the passlock, anti- theft system on a 2003 silverado HD 2500? Bump the key into the start position then leave it in the on position for 10 minutes, after 10 minute shut vehicle off for 5 seconds and repeat procedure 2 more times for a total of 30 minutes and then it should start.

How do I get my truck out of theft mode? ›

Manually reset the anti-theft system by turning your car on and off. Insert your key and hold it in the “off” position for 30 seconds. Then, turn the key to “on” and wait at least 10 minutes. Flip the position back to off for 30 seconds and repeat the cycle.

Is there only one fuse box? ›

Most households have one fuse box to control the entire electrical system. However, some houses have more than one to control specific areas of the house. Behind the switches or fuses, an inner panel protects the internal wiring.

How many fuse boxes are in a vehicle? ›

Most vehicles are equipped with two fuse boxes. One is located in the engine compartment and is used to protect engine components such as the cooling system, anti-lock brake pump, and the engine control unit.

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