2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
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 Tahoe | 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 512 | 507 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 510 | 754 |
| Investigations | 6 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 193 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 137 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 55 | 84 |
| Parking Brake | 80 | 3 |
| Steering | 18 | 52 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 19 |
| Power Train | 27 | 19 |
| Tires | 31 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 53 | 30 |
| Rust / corrosion | 52 | 69 |
| Stalling | 17 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
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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.