2003 Chevrolet Tahoe acceleration problems

Filed Aug 30, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · AZ

I bought my 2003 Chevy Tahoe used and as is at a dealership for $10,000. Yes, I've been robbed. The truck is in great LOOKING condition. Has a little bit of superficial dings and a couple dents but overall exterior is great. Interior isn't shabby. Has wear on the driver's seat but not bad. The first thing that happened, I was on my way to work at 4 in the morning, turned on right blinker to change lanes, about blinded the guy in front of me with high beam lights. I thought I had bumped the switch, I took the right to get off at my exit I was more mindful. Definitely not a me thing. The high beam came on with the right blinker. So, the next thing. CD player runs continuously without a disc in. I cannot put a disc in. There may be discs already in there, it is a 6 disc changer, but it will not play. The radio has a mind of its own. Plays what it wants at anytime its on. My husband drove it, tried to adjust the driver's seat and all it did was growl at him. It doesn't move except forward and back. My speedometer had a glitch one time. I was driving at 35mph and it showed 60mph. I turned it off, then back on, hasn't done that again. My heater works but it's difficult to change the individual temp settings. Almost as if the push buttons are worn inside or have a bad connection. The air conditioner only works when I'm on the freeway and not in stop and go traffic. The first time I turned on the AC, it blew all hot air for longer than 10 minutes. Halfway home I turned it on again but kept the button in off setting, I have cold air. There is a loud popping underneath when I turn left. Also, dropped into 4H driving down the highway at 65mph. Thought I was going to die. I have to drive in auto all wheel because the buttons are messed up. In 2H or 4H I get 4L. It is a mess. The dash is confused. 4 wheel does not go in easily, It bangs when it goes in and comes out. It really isn't safe but I was soaked on the price, I am female and first purchase. Should have bought a Ford

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 172,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The ABS and the parking brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 166,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While approaching a stop, the vehicle began to vibrate severely and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2014 · Acceleration · 97,500 miles · WI

I own a 2003 chevy tahoe! My speedometer just stop working one day when driving. It will stick on a 120 or 35 or sometimes it wont move at all. I do have a picture of being parked and tahoe shut off and its showing 120. Something needs to be done..people can't afford tickets for going over and under snd I also have the tow pkg and own a pop up and really scared to travel with it. Cant afford the 600 they it will cost..cant get into a non chevy. This is my first chevy I bought and think it will be my last. .gm step up and get this recalled.

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact and it was found that the throttle position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2013 · Acceleration, Airbags · 90,000 miles · TX · crash

My acceleration pedal engaged and ran thru center block fence. No airbag on either side....thanks a lot..... Driver.

Filed May 13, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 133,000 miles · MS

I purchased a new battery for my truck and now whenever I get to a stop sign or red light it goes dead. I don't understand. Everything was fine before I put in another battery. Also, while driving the speedometer needle was higher than the speed I was going and the fuel needle showed more than actually was in the truck.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Acceleration, Electrical · 72,300 miles · NJ

Recently purchased (3 days ago) a 2003 chevrolet tahoe and both my wife and I noticed erratic behavior from speedometer. After much research and another family member with the same problem on a 2004 tahoe, we realized that this was a serious safety issue that an extreme amount of other people were having. The speedometer "sticks" at different points while accelerating or decelerating, I wish to get this issue resolved as soon as possible via recall. Gm is well aware of this problem and it should issue a full recall on the instrument cluster to fix the problem. A simple "special situation" warranty is not good enough. Gm must issue a recall on this very widely experienced problem. They also said that although my mileage was only 2000 miles over the "70,000" mile mark, they wouldn't fix it. This is a serious safety issue! Gm...do the right thing! Reference blogs and gm class action lawsuit at: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f11f710/159 and also at http://www.lrolaw.com/pdf/gmspeed.pdf.

Filed Mar 12, 2008 · Acceleration, Locks · SC

The speedometer have a habit of not working. I have heard of many others having this same problem.

Filed May 18, 2007 · Acceleration · 54,900 miles · GA

Speedometer says I'm going 110 MPH and I've got the engine off. I cannot safety drive my vehicle not know how fast I'm driving. This must be recalled by gm!