2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

223

Owner Complaints

6 Crashes 3 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

The 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 has received a total of 223 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (42 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (37 complaints), and Electrical System (23 complaints).

Recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500, potentially affecting up to 130,000 vehicles.

Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

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Owner Complaints for the 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

223 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes
Complaints: 42 3 Crashes
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 37
Electrical System
Complaints: 23 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 15 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 6
Structurebody
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 4
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Visibility
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 3
Engine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11195482 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 190,000 miles
SUBPAR MATERIAL USED IN BRAKE/FUEL LINES THEY RUST PREMATURE
#11195482 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 190,000 miles
SUBPAR MATERIAL USED IN BRAKE/FUEL LINES THEY RUST PREMATURE
#11142362 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 188,000 miles
MY ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK WHEN I START MY TRUCK. IT WILL OCCASIONALLY COME TO LIFE AFTER DRIVING A BIT OR SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. NO PATTERN AS TO WHEN, WHERE OR DRIVING CONDITIONS. STARTED A FEW MONTHS AGO WHERE IT WOULD ALWAYS WORK SHORTLY AFTER I STARTED THE ENGINE AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE,
#11111983 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 190,000 miles
BRAKE LINES RUSTING. TWICE IN A MONTH THE BRAKES FAILED AFTER A HARD STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. LUCKY FOR ME & OTHERS THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME OR TRYING TO CROSS THE INTERSECTION. AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR DID NOT STOP. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND THEREFORE THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE SYSTEM
#11099259 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 242,000 miles
WITHOUT WARNING BRAKE LINE BLEW A HOLE AND NO BRAKES. NO WARNING AND TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON. NO HELP WITH THAT. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO PASS ON RIGHT SHOULDER THREW THE GRASS. ALMOST A THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. NEED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM ADDRESSED AND TAKEN CARE OF. PEOPLE COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN INJURED OR KILLED.

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Safety Rating for the 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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