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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (30%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 23 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
| 189000 mi US $1100 |
broken band transmission |
| 98600 mi US $1700 |
Rear axle complete rebuild. |
| 100300 mi US $2100 |
Total rebuild of transmission. total rebuild of transmission |
| 100379 mi US $400 |
replaced both front wheel hubs. |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 109740 mi C $1800 |
They used all my gas and put on 1000KM's on my truck |
| 79200 mi US $135 |
Universal joint required replacement. |
| 82300 mi US $80 |
Had vibration when driving above 70 mph. Dealer found U Joint had been installed incorrectly by another non-GM shop and corrected problem. Non-GM shop reimbursed me for the repair. |
| 154300 mi US $600 |
transfer case leak |
| 114000 mi US $800 |
CV joint was leaking oil. Seal was repaired. |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 186000 mi C $4000 |
Replaced the rear axle |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 134000 mi US $1320 |
Front axle seal leak |
| 135700 mi US $145 |
2nd gear only. Turned out to be a loose connection in the fuse panel from previous owners add on electronics. Transmission itself was fine. |
| 141000 mi US $2000 |
Transfer Case rear output shaft seal leak |
| 157000 mi US $2250 |
Transfer case needed to be replaced. Issue from a previous repair under vehicles prior ownership. Issue only showed up on downhill mountain grades, trip out west revealed the issue. Would pop out of gear going downhill with foot off throttle if this condition lasted for very long. |
| 161000 mi US $37 |
Does not stay in Auto4WD, keeps moving to 4Hi. Replaced selector switch. Did not fix the issue. Will be taking to repair shop for further analysis. They suggested this inexpensive ($37) part replacement to see if that fixed it first. They will try replacing or re-flashing the transfer case control module next. |
| 162000 mi US $363 |
Does not stay in Auto 4WD, keeps ending up in 4 HI. They replaced the control module for the transfer case. This did NOT fix the problem. Winter is about over, maybe I'll take it to the dealer in the fall if it doesn't need to go there for something else before then. I think this private shop is unable to properly diagnose the issue. |
| 61000 mi US $800 |
Right front axle seal. |
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 91760 mi C $300 |
Both u-joints replaced. |
| 113460 mi C $500 |
Transmission cooling line leak. |
| 119000 mi US $200 |
Line to transmission cooler sheared off and needed to be replaced. |
| 123000 mi US $300 |
Transmission leak again - hose into transmission cooler broke off, replaced both inflow and outflow flanges, replaced transmission fluid |
| 101000 mi US $550 |
Replaced transmission seals, due to leaking |
| 105000 mi US $75 |
Slow shifts under moderate acceleration. Drained transmission fluid and dropped the pan. Found significant wear particles and clogged filter. Replaced filter and fluid. Shifts quicker, hoping that fixed the issue. |
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