general problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

Nine problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2003 Tahoe.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2017

My Tahoe caught fire inside the driver side dash. It was parked, no one had driven it that day. I put in a claim with gm (claim #sr 8-2955875514) and it was denied as they said there are no recalls for my Tahoe. This fire started out of no where. Thank goodness our neighbor came banging at the door to let us know that our Tahoe was on fire. We weren't home at the time but my son was, we arrived to find him with the water hose extinguishing the flames that were coming from inside the vehicle. I sent the pics to gm and they just denied it with no other explanation other than there was no current recall. They didn't even tell me why the fire started no one came out to see the vehicle.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2016

My air bag lights are always and 4wd lights are I took my truck to a transmission specialist they replace the transfer case for the 4wd but light remain on and I stiil feel the shift from 2-4 I took it back to the specialist again and again still the same problem.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2015

While driving on the interstate at 70 mph the car switched to reduced engine power and reduced speed immediately to 25 mph, leaving me in the position to navigate through rush hour traffic to get to the side of the road. After happening a couple of times over a 30 period, it is now a regular occurrence. Each attempt to take the car in to a mechanic to be repaired results in the same issue occurring afterwards. Mechanics seem not to be able to determine the cause resulting in a completely unsafe car. The throttle body has been replaced, wire harness, pedal sensor, and throttle body sensor. Nothing has solved the problem!.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2014

I have noticed that my rear glass window hinge has popped out of its plastic housing in which it is mounted to vehicle causing it to get twisted around bit like it is going to fall off.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2014

Not sure what is happening to my car but it is very scary when it happens. Shortly after I start my car and it is warmed up, when I am driving it and I put the brakes on to slow down on a corner or at a intersection, my car will shut off. I can't steer and the brakes are hard to push. Please help, don't want to kill myself or my family.

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2013

I took my 2003 chevy Tahoe into the dealership because of performance and gas issues and was told I had 2 broken exhaust manifold bolts. The repair was estimated to over $1000. I know that this is a major issue with GMC and chevy engines with many complaints. The manufacturer should stand by their product and fix this issue instead of making their customers pay for a defect that exists with their product. I was told that my vehicle would not pass safety inspection without this fix.

7 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2013

I own a 2003 chevy Tahoe! my speedometer just stop working one day when driving. It will stick on a 120 or 35 or sometimes it wont move at all. I do have a picture of being parked and Tahoe shut off and its showing 120. Something needs to be done. . People can't afford tickets for going over and under snd I also have the tow pkg and own a pop up and really scared to travel with it. Cant afford the 600 they it will cost. . Cant get into a non chevy. This is my first chevy I bought and think it will be my last. . Gm step up and get this recalled.

8 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2012

Right hing on rear hatch debonded glass loose.

9 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2006

Rear seat audio and temperature controls quit working.


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