1. Chevrolet Tahoe
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  3. 2003
  4. Automatic Transmission

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Automatic Transmission Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
60–100k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 29, 2008 · 47,261 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping. The dealer stated that a new transmission was needed before it failed completely. The failure and current mileages were less than 47,261. Updated 12/16/08 *cn updated 12/18/0*jb

    ODI 10250733

  • September 17, 2008 · 70,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Power Train

    My 2003 chevy tahoe z71 transmission failed while driving. The transmission would not engage at all after the incident. Vehicle had approx. 70,000 miles. The transmission was repaired at the gm dealership. I still have the parts available. Gm dealer nor the chevy customer service line would acknowledge this as a issue on the tahoe. The incident occurred in a main road with significant traffic - it had the potential…

    ODI 10252740

  • May 20, 2006 · 36,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    We have problems with the running lights, dash gauges not working properly. Now the engines is starting to idle roughly and make noises. We got a notice letting us know that there was a recall on a part that runs all of the dash gauges. Some kind of computer thing. I went into the dealership and they told me my car had too many miles to honor the recall and i would have to pay for it!. Lets see, we wait long enough…

    ODI 10248387

  • December 7, 2005

    Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control

    Dt: the contact stated a device on the transmission broke due to cold temperatures causing the speedometer to be inoperative. The dealer informed the contact there were no recalls and advised her to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer offered no free remedy. *ak

    ODI 10145791

  • June 14, 2004 · 10,300 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Shaft Sector

    Consumer complained about excessive vibration. Nechanic replaced engine mounts/ tansmission, and intermittent steering shaft, but vibration continued. There was no final solution. *ak

    ODI 10111088

  • November 1, 2003

    Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Fuel Gauge System · Fuel Injection System · Power Window Devices And Controls · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Seat Heater/Cooler

    Front passenger seat heater comes on by itself. Blinker sensor will tell me that the blinker is on when it isn't. Cd/radio lights blink on and off. Rear passenger window rolls down by itself. Fuel guage does not work properly and will often say it's full when it's empty or it's empty when it's full or half a tank when it is empty. Fuel injectors keep clogging up with carbon. Transmission failure from stop and delay…

    ODI 10093644

  • April 12, 2003

    Automatic Transmission

    When the key was in the "start" position, the vehicle was shifted from park. The consumer's 4 year child changed the gear and caused the vehicle to roll into a ditch. *jb

    ODI 10015764