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2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, but owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
175
Crashes / fires
6 / 1
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System60
Service Brakes42
Service Brakes, Hydraulic18
Structure16
Visibility10
Steering9
Fuel System, Gasoline7
Vehicle Speed Control7
Engine and Engine Cooling6
Seat Belts6
Power Train6
Fuel/Propulsion System6

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 37
  • Structure › Body — 6
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 4
  • Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 3
  • Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Hinge and Attachments — 2
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
  • Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
  • Suspension › Rear — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 90,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 188,000 miles · reported Oct 24, 2018
My entire instrument panel does not always work when I start my truck. It will occasionally come to life after driving a bit or sometimes it doesn't work at all. No pattern as to when, where or driving conditions. Started a few months ago where it would always work shortly after I started the engine and has progressively gotten worse,
Service Brakes · at 190,000 miles · reported Jul 17, 2018
Brake lines rusting. Twice in a month the brakes failed after a hard stop at a traffic light. Lucky for me & others there were no cars in front of me or trying to cross the intersection. After applying the brake hard to stop, the brake pedal continued all the way to the floor and the car did not stop. The mechanic told me that the brake lines rusted and therefore the brake fluid leaked out of the system
Service Brakes · at 242,000 miles · reported Jun 1, 2018
Without warning brake line blew a hole and no brakes. No warning and total loss of brakes. Service brake system light came on. No help with that. Fortunately I was able to pass on right shoulder threw the grass. Almost a three vehicle accident. Need to have this problem addressed and taken care of. People could have easily been injured or killed.
Service Brakes · at 170,630 miles · reported Apr 6, 2018
I just started leasing the vehicle from quality auto that says that the car is road ready but have lots of hazardous things to it a very bad gas leak that there taking there time to fix and my hood of my car won't stay down ...it's 7 days into my car lease and there promises have been broken and won't trade me another car .
Service Brakes · reported Apr 6, 2018
Tamara inflators I'm loosing brake fluid as I drive I'm leasing the automobile from quality auto also they said it's okay to still drive the car with a gas in the truck but it's saying needs gas I keep smelling gas after he said it passed road inspection test ! I'm very concerned it more wrong if I jam or pump the brakes I can not stop I'm immediately. Im unsure what my actual mileage is . The sensors are not working when I went to uncle ed's or even other auto shops I do have photos and videos

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (60 reports), followed by service brakes (42). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 90,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.