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Chevrolet Tahoe 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

507Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
37Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System193 complaints

193 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes118 complaints

118 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V045000.

Steering52 complaints

52 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 03V037000, 03V094000.

Seat Belts10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V163000.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

03V037000Reported February 6, 2003 - 107 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 107 vehicles across all affected models.

03V094000Reported March 7, 2003 - 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 3,674 vehicles across all affected models.

04V045000Reported February 4, 2004 - 68,875 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 68,875 vehicles across all affected models.

05V163000Reported April 22, 2005 - 1,359,824 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 1,359,824 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA11001Opened January 5, 2011 - Closed April 8, 2015

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA11001Opened January 5, 2011 - Closed April 8, 2015

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03026Opened June 12, 2003 - Closed November 3, 2003

STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03026Opened June 12, 2003 - Closed November 3, 2003

STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03026Opened June 12, 2003 - Closed November 3, 2003

STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20021
200321
200439
200527
200632
200785
200852
200945
201025
201122
201225
201331
201443
201523
201610
201713
20184
20193
20202
20212
20221
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.