CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Chevrolet Suburban has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 301 complaints with NHTSA, including 23 crashes, 4 fires, 30 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (83 reports).
2003 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
Most common 2003 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Problem areas named in the 301 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 83 |
| Service Brakes | 63 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
| Steering | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 |
| Visibility | 13 |
| Structure | 13 |
| Tires | 11 |
What owners report
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 291,000 and at the time of inspection, it was discovered that the odometer was tampered with, and without disclosure of these modifications.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the contact noticed the trailer attached was moving from left to right independently, and the trailer detached from his vehicle. The contact mentioned that he lost control of the vehicle into a parallel position when another vehicle collided with his vehicle on the front left driver side, causing the contact to get T-Boned. The contact stated that he sustained three fracture injuries to his spine, three fractured ribs, bruise on his kidney. Medical attention was required. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The contact stated that the failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or independen
The cluster of the speedometer
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD 0% OF MY BRAKES AND ALL THE BRAKE FLUID WAS GONE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE ALSO FAILED PRIOR TO THIS I PUT IN BRAKE FLUID AND IT ALL LEAKED OUT WITHIN A MATTER OF MOMENTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TOWING HIS DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE AT ABOUT 60 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD AND LOWER BACK INJURY. THE FRONT PASSENGER (HIS DAUGHTER) SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY. THE TWO WENT TO THE DOCTOR THREE DAYS LATER. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED WAS DAMAGED AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE DAUGHTER'S DORM WHERE IT WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER DRIVER'S INSURANCE DENIED ANY COMPENSATION TO THE CONTACT, STATING THAT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE (THE
2003 Chevrolet Suburban questions
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban: Seat Belts:Rear/Other; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Structure; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban?
Based on 301 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (83), Service Brakes (63), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (28).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Chevrolet Suburban has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.