general problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

Six problems related to seats 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 Seats problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2022

I bought my 2003 chevy Tahoe used and as is at a dealership for $10,000. Yes, I've been robbed. The truck is in great looking condition. Has a little bit of superficial dings and a couple dents but overall exterior is great. Interior isn't shabby. Has wear on the driver's seat but not bad. The first thing that happened, I was on my way to work at 4 in the morning, turned on right blinker to change lanes, about blinded the guy in front of me with high beam lights. I thought I had bumped the switch, I took the right to get off at my exit I was more mindful. Definitely not a me thing. The high beam came on with the right blinker. So, the next thing. Cd player runs continuously without a disc in. I cannot put a disc in. There may be discs already in there, it is a 6 disc changer, but it will not play. The radio has a mind of its own. Plays what it wants at anytime its on. My husband drove it, tried to adjust the driver's seat and all it did was growl at him. It doesn't move except forward and back. My speedometer had a glitch one time. I was driving at 35mph and it showed 60mph. I turned it off, then back on, hasn't done that again. My heater works but it's difficult to change the individual temp settings. Almost as if the push buttons are worn inside or have a bad connection. The air conditioner only works when I'm on the freeway and not in stop and go traffic. The first time I turned on the ac, it blew all hot air for longer than 10 minutes. Halfway home I turned it on again but kept the button in off setting, I have cold air. There is a loud popping underneath when I turn left. Also, dropped into 4h driving down the highway at 65mph. Thought I was going to die. I have to drive in auto all wheel because the buttons are messed up. In 2h or 4h I get 4l. It is a mess. The dash is confused. 4 wheel does not go in easily, it bangs when it goes in and comes out. It really isn't safe but I was soaked on the price, I am female and first purchase. Should have bought a Ford.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2021

The cable on the rear passenger seat is broken and can't get seat down to escape in an emergency.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2020

Cables for seat folding mechanism breaking, preventing the second row 60/40 seats from folding to allow access to third row seats (third row occupants cannot exit vehicle - safety issue).

4 Seats problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2014

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph, the front driver's side seat warmer was activated and an unexpected high amount of heat penetrated through the back of the seat. The contact sustained a heat rash to her back. There was also a small burn mark on the seat back. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

5 Seats problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2011

Ihave a 2003 chevy Tahoe and the drivers heated seat comes on by its self you have to manually shut it off.

6 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2009

The 2nd row seats will not open, preventing access to the 3rd row seats. This is a significant safety concern b/c in the case of an emergency the 3rd row passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle. It appears the cable mechanism that opens the 2nd row seats is defective.


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