2003 Chevrolet Suburban structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that while towing his daughter's vehicle at about 60 mph, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle being towed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a head and lower back injury. The front passenger (his daughter)…”
filed Sep 23, 2020
“I noticed a sound like that from an open window and check all driver and passenger windows verifying that they were closed. Upon utilization of the rear hatch, it was noted that one of the two (50%) latches that hold the rear window/door to the car had separated. I brought it to chevrolet dealer at…”
filed Jul 15, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT…Campaign 03V094000 · Mar 7, 2003
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE…Campaign 03V037000 · Feb 6, 2003
Structure problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Suburban | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Suburban | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 Suburban | 34 | 8% |
| 2014 Suburban | 8 | 14% |
| 2013 Suburban | 23 | 19% |
| 2012 Suburban | 23 | 23% |
| 2011 Suburban | 26 | 18% |
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.