1. Chevrolet Tahoe
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Front

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Front Problems

6
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.

Among these 6 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • steering shaft · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 27, 2006 · 16,000 miles

    Front · Steering

    Continuing problem with the steering shaft of my 2003 chevrolet tahoe. Steering shaft and front end "popping" and looseness continue even after replacement. Dealerships know about this problem and have been instructed by gm service to no longer replace the steering shaft as this "fix" is not working. They are currently unsure how to fix the problem. In the mean time owners have a vehicle that drives as if it is…

    ODI 10177158

  • November 11, 2004

    Air Bags · Front · Steering

    The steering made popping noises and the steering felt loose. The dealer replaced the steering shaft and front suspension. *nm the vehicle rolled over twice and the air bags did not deploy. *tc *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10110889

  • July 20, 2004 · 10,000 miles

    Column · Front · Windshield

    Steering wheel feels loose. Thumping noise from stering wheel. Also loud cracking noise from front suspension when turning in driveway. Loud cracking noise from lower front windshield especially at freeway speeds. *ak

    ODI 10082927

  • January 1, 2004 · 2,100 miles

    Front

    During light braking and steering, the front end suspension seems to pop and rattle as though something is loose.*ak

    ODI 10051495

  • August 25, 2003 · 153 miles

    Column · Front · Seat Heater/Cooler · Torque Converter

    1. Knocking in front end, intermittent steering shaft is out. I have been on waiting list since september 2003 and still not fixed.(in a wreck this component is what keeps the steering rod from projecting into the cab; per chevrolet mechanic). 2. Sept. 2003 transmission: grinding/vibrating sound in the middle of vehicle (think this is my torque converter), neutral position from a complete stop and while driving.…

    ODI 10106415

  • 23,000 miles

    Front

    Front end shakes like something is loose. The dealer made some repairs to the vehicle, but the problem still exists. *ak

    ODI 10055394