Complaints
360
Crashes
39
Fires
5
Injuries
77
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#163 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:121,788 mi
Crash-related:7
#240 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:70,552 mi
#333 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:90,123 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 63 | 7 | — | 121,788 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 40 | — | — | 70,552 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 33 | 1 | 1 | 90,123 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 17 | 2 | — | 84,306 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 6 | — | 109,708 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 3 | — | 67,561 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 | 3 | — | 26,295 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | — | — | 29,647 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 7 | — | — | 40,012 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | 1 | — | 3,002 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 3 | — | 111,799 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 2 | 137,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 5 | — | — | 11,586 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | 2 | — | 17,700 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 126,375 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 61,300 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 2 | — | 65,088 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 4 | — | — | 6,500 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 4 | — | — | 5,900 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 4 | — | — | 42,010 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 2 | — | 12,075 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | — | 25,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 79,160 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 9,950 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 5,900 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | 30,944 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 1 | — | 25,061 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 3 | — | — | 103,243 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 3 | — | — | 114,752 mi |
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