Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Chevrolet tahoe has 26 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
26
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2017 | ENGINE | I BROUGHT IN MY 2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE TO CUTTER CHEVROLET IN HONOLULU, HAWAII TO REPORT AN "ENGINE LI... |
| Nov 5, 2015 | ENGINE | ON NOVEMBER 5, 2015, I TOOK MY 2003 TAHOE IN DUE TO THE FACT THAT AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HAD SHEAR... |
| Jul 8, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTA... |
| Jun 26, 2015 | ENGINE | I AM ONE OF MILLIONS OF 1999-2007 CHEVROLET V8 TRUCK ENGINE OWNERS, WHO IS TOLD BY THEIR GM MECHANIC... |
| Jun 6, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I TOOK MY 2003 CHEVY TAHOE INTO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF PERFORMANCE AND GAS ISSUES AND WAS TOLD I ... |
| Aug 28, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CONTINUOUSLY HEARD A TICKING... |
| Mar 1, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED ... |
| Feb 17, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING LEAVING STUDS IN THE HEADS, HEATING UP ENGINE COMPARTMENTS, RELEASES... |
| Jun 10, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT CAME ON AND REDUCED THE CAR'S POWER TO ONLY BE ABLE TO GO 20 MPH. I ... |
| Feb 26, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | BOUGHT VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 USED AFTER DRIVING TRUCK FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS WE REALIZED THAT THE S... |
| Jun 23, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND DASH SAYS REDUCED ENGINE POWER. VEHICLE ... |
| May 15, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | A SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE ON MY 2003 CHEVY TAHOE REVEALED BROKEN METAL PIECES. CORMIER CHEVROLET WHO... |
| Jul 17, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY FIANCE AND I BOUGHT A 2003 CHEVY IMPALA IN NOV OF 2006 WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES. IN JULY OF 2007, ... |
| Jun 13, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | AIR CONDITIONER, COMPRESSOR, CLUTCH AND BELT TENSIONOR ON CHEVROLET TAHOE. BELT TENSIONOR BREAKS L... |
| Aug 9, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIE... |
| Dec 18, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE RUMBLED AND MADE NOISE WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. CONSUM... |
| Oct 1, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING.*MR ALMOST REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEH... |
| Aug 30, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EVER SINCE PURCHASING MY CHEVROLET TAHOE LT BRAND-NEW IN AUGUST OF 2003, THE MUFFLER AND/OR THE EXHA... |
| Aug 26, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WE HAVE A 2003 TAHOE WITH A 5.3L V8. THERE IS A HISSING NOISE AND A VIBRATING IN THE ENGINE AFTER RU... |
| Jul 3, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGE DISPLAYED 3 TIMES WITHIN 4100 MILES OF BRAND NEW TAHOE. ON 4TH VISIT... |