2001 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 440 | 301 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 536 | 787 |
| Investigations | 8 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 35 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,800 mi | 79,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Suburban | Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 89 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 81 |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 63 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 46 | 9 |
| Power Train | 33 | 21 |
| Steering | 29 | 20 |
| Parking Brake | 42 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 41 | 55 |
| Stalling | 34 | 18 |
| Brake problems | 25 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 13 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.