Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Chevrolet Suburban has 22 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
22
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2008 | STEERING | I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY SUBURBAN THAT HAS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING. WHILE TURNING AT SPEED OR ... |
| Aug 4, 2006 | STEERING | VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY LOST ALL STEERING. STEERING WHEEL SIMPLY ROLLED AROUND ON THE STEERING COLUMN... |
| Apr 1, 2006 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT FIRST, THEN THE SPEEDOMETER. THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN WH... |
| May 11, 2005 | STEERING | I HAVE A 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURAN, 4X4. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED 9/2004. IT HAS DEVELOPED A RATTL... |
| Feb 9, 2005 | STEERING | THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS ... |
| Jan 3, 2005 | STEERING | RE DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN FOR A 2003 CHEVY SUBURBAN, REPLY ATTN ESTHER CLARK. *BF THE CONSUMER... |
| Jan 3, 2005 | STEERING | STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT DEFECTIVE. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS BARELY ATTACHED BY 1 LOOSE PIN. *BF ... |
| Dec 1, 2004 | STEERING | THE POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND MOMENTARY WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEED. THE VEHICLE... |
| Dec 1, 2004 | STEERING | I HAVE A 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN THAT HAS A STEERING /CLUNKING NOISE IN THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SH... |
| Nov 18, 2004 | STEERING | I HAVE A 2003 SUBURBAN THAT MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN STEERING. THE STEERING ALSO FEELS LOOSE. ... |
| Oct 15, 2004 | STEERING | COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. I VISITED THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE PRE... |
| Sep 14, 2004 | STEERING | WHEN TURNING A CORNER STEERING COLUMN SHOOK AND MADE A CLANKING NOISE. DEALER STATED INTERMEDIATE ... |
| Aug 9, 2004 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING, AND CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING CONTROL O... |
| Jul 27, 2004 | STEERING | LOOSE MOTION IN STEERING AND KNOCKING SOUND. HAD TO WAIT ON REPAIR DUE TO DEALER INFORMING US OF BA... |
| Jun 1, 2004 | STEERING | DT: 07/03 PROBLEM BEGAN. CONTACT STATES MOSTLY DURNING TURNING, AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ELECTRIC STABILIT... |
| Sep 23, 2003 | STEERING,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS | 1. 2003 SUBURBAN Z71 , RATTLE AND CLUNK IN STEERING COLUMN, NOTHING LOOSE IN THE STEERING JUST CLUN... |
| Sep 12, 2003 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, REPLACED STEERING SHAFT, INNER TIE RODS, FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, IDLER ARM AND REL... |
| Jul 6, 2003 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | 2003 CHEVRLOET SUBURBAN, POSSIBLY OTHER SUVS AND TRUCKS BASED ON THE SAME OR SIMILAR CHASSIS (E.G. ... |
| Jun 20, 2003 | STEERING | THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL JERK T... |
| Mar 27, 2003 | STEERING | SINCE THE TIME I PURCHASED MY CHEVROLET IMPALA I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE B... |