2003 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 28 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 104,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 104,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Ltr on behalf of, who suffered burns when their 2003 chevrolet tahoe caught fire while driving; they did not rec'd response to 3/23/10 ltr FWD to NHTSA; reply attn keith nelson/roseville ofc; es have no rec of prev correspond *tgw the fan motor did not shut off even though the engine was turned off and the key were not in the ignition.
Ever since purchasing my chevrolet tahoe lt brand-new in august of 2003, the muffler and/or the exhaust system has made an exploding sound both while the vehicle is running and after it is shut off. At stoplights and after being parked, you both hear and feel explosions from under the truck. GM contends the sound is steam building up in the muffler and exploding, but admits it is not a "normal" backfire, and states that some tahoes do it, and some do not.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Electrical system 193 complaints
- Brakes 118 complaints
- Steering 52 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Seats 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints