2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs 2003 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 2003 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 175 | 189 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 142 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–14 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 60 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 42 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 31 |
| Structure | 14 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 25 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 41 | 27 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 14 |
| Stalling | 0 | 11 |
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.