1. Chevrolet Tahoe
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  3. 2003
  4. Structure

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Structure 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.

What owners report

  • wheel drive · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

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

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 2, 2013 · 89,000 miles

    Structure · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Wheels

    You can not lower the spare tire,under the vehicle,this is a big problem and i am not the only person with this problem, the part that holds the spare tire has a spring loaded lock on it that cannot release because of a bad design off it,their is a video on youtube about it (good information about it) you need to cut the tire down with a cutting torch, this is a bad idea around a gas tank, i can not express how mad…

    ODI 10496178

  • November 9, 2009 · 42,000 miles

    Steering · Structure · Suspension

    Popping noise from under hood, mainly when turning left (has now started when turning right). Almost sounds like the wheels are going to fall off. It can also be felt in the steering wheel. Feels very unstable, like front-end could fall apart at any minute. Gm is aware of this problem and has been since 2001 (nhtsa item #10009991, #10010873, #10000950, #10004991, #1004239, #10005172, #10004723, and finally their…

    ODI 10292002

  • August 20, 2003 · 5,000 miles

    Electrical System · Equipment · Recliner · Structure · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

    [redacted] light came on and would not engage. The dealer told the consumer it was a software problem. *la the consumer thought the problem was resolved until a couple of weeks later when he attempted to place the vehicle in reverse and it did not engage. After trying a second time if engaged and the 4-wheel drive light illuminated again and the vehicle failed to go into 4-wheel drive. The consumer was finally told…

    ODI 10059453

  • Electrical System · Power Adjust · Sensor/Control Module · Steering · Structure · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

    The consumer was informed the passenger air bag sensor wouldn't activate the air bags for 80 pounds or less, but it did when their 62 pound child was in the seat. *ph other problem are as followed: driver's door experienced intermittent rattles, steering vibrations/grinding when turned to left, sunroof leaked heavily when it rained or when going through the car wash, dash lights were inoperative, headlights were…

    ODI 10065117