2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 2003

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (3%)

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (23%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

109000 mi

US $1600
Rear parking brake adjuster rusted and not working. Adjuster was treated to rust remover and cleaned to get working again. Parking brake shoes were cracked and replaced. Rear brake pads had to be replaced and rotors resurfaced due to rust on rotors and uneven wear on pads that kept pads from contacting rotors properly. 
109740 mi

C $1600
I put the parking brakes together at least 4 times and the clip holding the horseshoe broke 
190000 mi

US $750
ABS light and warning sounds would be actived, along with grinding, when I would hit a bump (of any size) on the right side. Also triggered when damp. Right hub assembly was replaced. Left is also starting to go now. Both were original. 
77000 mi

US $100
Brake pedal creaking - lubricated. 
89000 mi

US $600
parking brake assembly rusted away, pads not covered! 
142000 mi

US $10000
ABS SENSORS ON BOTH FRONTS WENT BAD 
154300 mi

US $600
brake line flush 

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

148300 mi Hydroboost unit leaking, replaced part. 

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2003 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

181000 mi

US $500
All brake lines were replaced, blew main line going to rear brakes 
151000 mi

US $4200
Parking brake needed replacement 
93000 mi

US $65
Check brake booster warning light came on. Service tech said there was no problem and reset the computer system. 
105400 mi

C $3200
Traction control light occasionally came on during acceleration for no reason. 

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Brake Problems

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