2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Noticed recently that the dashboard developed a crack near the air bag and extending forward to the windshield.. Vehicle was stationary.”
filed Mar 21, 2017
“One of the two rear plastic window hinges has snapped. I first noticed on 10/11 as I was accessing the rear of the vehicle by unlatching the window. I went online to check the issue and now realize this issue is widespread, that gm is aware of it, and actually re-designed the hinges starting in…”
filed Oct 14, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Suburban 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Suburban 1500 | 18 | 23% |
| 2010 Suburban 1500 | 13 | 25% |
| 2009 Suburban 1500 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 Suburban 1500 | 18 | 18% |
| 2007 Suburban 1500 | 29 | 15% |
| 2006 Suburban 1500 | 7 | 23% |
| 2005 Suburban 1500 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 Suburban 1500 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 Suburban 1500 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 Suburban 1500 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Suburban 1500 | 3 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.