Complaints
628
Crashes
26
Fires
11
Injuries
19
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1124 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:81,342 mi
#284 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:114,724 mi
Crash-related:6
#365 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:89,662 mi
Fires:5
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 124 | — | — | 81,342 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 84 | 6 | — | 114,724 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 65 | — | 5 | 89,662 mi | |
| STEERING | 30 | 4 | — | 75,198 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 26 | 2 | — | 73,215 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 5 | — | 94,944 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 16 | 1 | — | 91,482 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 | — | — | 59,408 mi | |
| SEATS | 13 | — | 2 | 101,684 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | — | 2 | 58,254 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 10 | — | — | 30,642 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 177,114 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | 1 | 125,133 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 8 | — | — | 65,980 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 8 | — | — | 26,776 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 68,929 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 40,890 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 2 | — | 45,800 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | 7 | — | — | 10,825 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | 1 | — | 99,116 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 1 | — | 41,094 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 6 | 1 | — | 10,251 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 6 | — | — | 24,340 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 5 | — | — | 18,040 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 38,270 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 | — | — | 69,600 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 63,883 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | — | — | 122,650 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 97,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 4 | — | — | 5,500 mi |
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