2003 Chevrolet Suburban vehicle speed control problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle was coming to a stop from a speed of approximately 30mph and brakes failed suddenly to bring vehicle to a stop a normal rate. Driver needed to swerve off road to avoid collision. Vehicle crashed into side curve. Not warning sign or light was lit before incident. Clear yellowish fluid…”
filed Oct 1, 2014
“I have 2003 suburban 1500, that keeps getting a error message "reduce engine power". The vehicle will all of sudden while driving, reduce speed and I can't accelerate above 25-30mph. I will have to pull over and turn car off for 10-15 seconds before it resets, however it will continue to happen…”
filed Sep 26, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Suburban | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Suburban | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Suburban | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 Suburban | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 Suburban | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 Suburban | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Suburban | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Suburban | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Suburban | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
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.