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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 202 repairs.
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 46 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 RWD
| 103000 mi US $400 |
Speedometer stuck. Replaced cluster. |
| 138000 mi US $300 |
The ambient temp sensor went out; system was not cooling. Also took a rock in the condensor and was leaking coolant. |
| 138000 mi US $550 |
Compressor went out -- internal bearing seized up. |
| 183000 mi US $175 |
Alternator failed |
| 147800 mi US $89 |
Alternator |
| 176700 mi US $10 |
Burnt wire for rear blower motor. Burnt wire front driver side panel that stopped rear AC blower motor from running. |
| 197000 mi US $118 |
battery |
| 202000 mi US $75 |
Replaced Alternator |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 66000 mi US $150 |
Bad Ground causing issues with Rear window wiper |
| 105000 mi US $210 |
Replaced blower motor assembly for climate control. |
| 109740 mi C $1600 |
I replaced the Alternator myself Put in a/c kit but I will have to redo the whole system Rear gate stop working and bought 3 used parts but none of the worked |
| 94000 mi US $480 |
AC Hose was leaking and required replacement. |
| 100600 mi | Replaced Fan Control Hub and recharged system |
| 115000 mi US $100 |
A previous repair by a different shop caused a wiring harness to get wrapped up by the front drive shaft with wires being broken. That shop's repair failed after a couple of years and I had the dealership repair the harness. |
| 116000 mi US $150 |
AC not cooling down with engine idling or moving in low speed traffic. Recharged AC. |
| 130000 mi US $2300 |
Replace Compressor Clutch and repair a leak in one of the hoses. |
| 61000 mi US $1200 |
rear heat and cooling stopped working replaced a sensor motor and door, flushed coolant lines |
| 86000 mi US $168 |
Valve on air conditioning unit was leaking. Replaced valve and freon. |
| 86000 mi US $254 |
Passenger side front window motor replaced. |
| 63000 mi US $250 |
Driver side and passenger side windows would go down, but very slowly and sometimes back up - cable pulley system, cables were frayed and on the verge of breaking, and causing the window to jam, and burning out the motor. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS CONTINUE TO BURN OUT 2-3 MONTHS AFTER BEING REPLACED! |
| 77000 mi US $100 |
Rear wiper motor replaced. Heated seats - module replaced and dash lights went out- replaced switch. |
| 77000 mi US $100 |
1) REAR WIPER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING - REPLACED WIPER MOTOR 2) HEATED SEATS STOPPED WORKING -REPLACED SEAT BACK 3) DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT REPLACED SWITCH 4) BREAK PEDAL CREAKING WHEN PUSHED - GREASED PEDAL COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY |
| 89000 mi US $600 |
cluster lights burned out, replaced cluster |
| 103000 mi US $1500 |
a/c pump went bad and was binding up! |
| 105000 mi US $100 |
AC clutch failed a week after pump replaced. Replaced at cost! |
| 168000 mi | AC compressor failed. replaced 2 weeks after prior replacement, this happened 4 times! dealer finally fixed the issues, the system was overpressurized by the local shop and was burning out the compressor. |
| 125000 mi US $1500 |
ac compressor and evaporator failed. dealer said they fixed, but when I went to pick it up, it was not working. dealer had to replace everything again due to their warranty of work. Dealer said their work was covered, but they would also have to disconnect the rr ac w/ a cost of $400 out of my pocket ($1800 to replace the unit) $400 to disconnet a connector & cap off the lines seems like a scam to me to cvr their cost. |
| 191500 mi | Alternator failed to regulate voltage, replaced |
| 190000 mi US $750 |
Only my front windshield vents were working, none of the others were functional. When the car was started, all vents would work and a clicking sound would occur for 15 seconds, and then would shut down. Actuator was replaced. |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 134000 mi US $1320 |
Rear windows inoperative. Replaced both regulator assemblies. Loose connection in cruse control fixed. |
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 115000 mi US $900 |
Body Control Module that detects rear hatch is open or closed was faulty (hatch always showed open). Blower control not working on speeds 1,2 and 5. |
| 115700 mi US $500 |
Rear driver-side window regulator broke not holding the window anymore. |
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 249000 mi US $350 |
Replaced Blower Motor Replaced Climate Control Panel |
| 138000 mi US $34 |
Replaced AC belt tensioner and belt due to rattle from tensioner. |
| 138000 mi US $350 |
AC compressor going out - replaced |
| 90520 mi C $200 |
Rear wiper motor didn't work. Hasn't worked since vehicle was purchased a year ago. |
| 127720 mi C $500 |
Replaced rear window wiper motor. |
| 96000 mi US $850 |
Air conditioner compressor replaced. Fortunately when it locked up it has a separate belt so I was not left beside the road. Expensive replacement. Air conditioner compressor replaced. Fortunately when it locked up it has a separate belt so I was not left beside the road. Expensive replacement. |
| 149000 mi US $135 |
Instrument Failure and replacement |
| 118000 mi US $300 |
Air Conditioning not blowing cold, freon added to system. Working fine now. |
| 98000 mi US $46 |
Passenger window did not roll up or down. Passenger window motor replaced. |
| 105000 mi US $186 |
Alternator stopped working. Replaced alternator and is now working fine. Driver's side window making a crunching noise. Replaced motor and broke cable. Replaced entire window regulator. Alternator would not build voltage with the truck running. |
| 105500 mi US $48 |
Replaced the gauge cluster servo motors. Requires soldering skills and a willingness to purchase new if you screw it up. |
| 122200 mi US $470 |
rear passenger door window motor and regulator. Took to local shop after quote from dealer of 470.00 |
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