2003 Chevrolet Suburban steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2003 chevy suburban that has a clunking noise in the steering. While turning at speed or simply correcting as driving. I have noticed many other complaints on the site about it but it appears gm is not paying for a recall on this issue. Has anything been done on gm's behalf to pay for…”
filed Nov 3, 2008
“1. 2003 suburban z71 , rattle and clunk in steering column, nothing loose in the steering just clunking noise while driving. The steering shaft has been replaced 3 times. 2. Second row middle seat belt failed to retract and unable to fasten belt without force. Corrected 3. Latches located on the…”
filed Jan 20, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Suburban | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Suburban | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Suburban | 4 | 10% |
| 2019 Suburban | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 Suburban | 8 | 10% |
| 2017 Suburban | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 Suburban | 23 | 11% |
| 2015 Suburban | 59 | 14% |
| 2014 Suburban | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.