2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems
- 9
- 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.
What owners report
- failure recurred · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I brought in my 2003 chevrolet tahoe to cutter chevrolet in honolulu, hawaii to report an "engine light on" concern. Service advisor julianna parks reported that the issue may be attribute to (2) broken exhaust bolts on my vehicle's 5.3 liter mfi iron v8 engine. Cutter chevrolet is at 711 ala moana boulevard, honolulu, hi 96813. In following up today october 18, 2017, shop manager brad eisen reported that these…
ODI 11034450
Engine
On november 5, 2015, i took my 2003 tahoe in due to the fact that an exhaust manifold bolt had sheared off during the normal course of driving. I bought my tahoe new and have always had it service at the mccarthy-morris chevrolet dealership on overland park, ks. I realize that over time parts on a vehicle will break and at 118,000 miles i should expect to incur maintenance expenses. However, based on my research gm…
ODI 10789277
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the idle control needed to be reset. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 208,000.
ODI 10733591
Engine
I am one of millions of 1999-2007 chevrolet v8 truck engine owners, who is told by their gm mechanic that the exhaust manifold bolt(s) has broken, leading to expenses ranging from $500 to $1,500. Gm built the engines with substandard bolts that do not last in comparison to the rest of the engine and vehicle. One or more will break, which causes an exhaust leak and check engine light, and therefore the vehicle is out…
ODI 10811565
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While approaching a stop, the vehicle began to vibrate severely and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle position sensor failed and needed to be…
ODI 10817036
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Yesterday was driving home from work and came to a round about, slowed down and vehicle died (alternator gauge went below 14, oil pressure dropped below 40, and battery light came on). I lost all steering and brake pedal was stiff. Now vehicle continuously idles rough and will stall out if not on the throttle, idles 500 and lower. I have replaced mass air flow sensor, air filter, plugs, wires, o2 sensors, fuel…
ODI 10638595
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Abs, brake service light comes, door locks cycle repeatedly, loses power and won't start. *tr
ODI 10572519
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The dealer stated that the throttle body switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
ODI 10643429
Electrical System · Engine
Engine light ,oil pressure gauge dropped to zero ,but had no motor symptoms.also 3 chimes rang.would like to have history of repairs and previous codes. Thank you. [xxx] please email to me or i can download from my p/c information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10692728