2003 Chevrolet Tahoe: check engine light

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Engine · 285,000 miles · HI

I brought in my 2003 chevrolet tahoe to cutter chevrolet in honolulu, hawaii to report an "engine light on" concern. Service advisor julianna parks reported that the issue may be attribute to (2) broken exhaust bolts on my vehicle's 5.3 liter mfi iron v8 engine. Cutter chevrolet is at 711 ala moana boulevard, honolulu, hi 96813. In following up today october 18, 2017, shop manager brad eisen reported that these bolts breaking is not a common problem, and that there is no recall for such issues. Cutter chevrolet has had my vehicle since october 01, 2017 and reported that in addition to my $500+ inspection costs, that my costs for repair thus far has exceeded $1,400.00 in their attempts to repair these broken bolts, and that they expect the final cost to be much higher by the time they are done as they have to contract a specialist mechanic from another town to come into the cutter chevrolet repair shop this coming saturday october 21, 2017 to meet with manager ms. Tina to do special work to remove these broken bolts. This is ripoff by gm to have such sub-quality exhaust manifold bolts breaking off. Help!!!! Gm needs to do a recall on this!

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 Dec 21, 2015 · Engine · 191,420 miles · CA

I am one of millions of 1999-2007 chevrolet v8 truck engine owners, who is told by their gm mechanic that the exhaust manifold bolt(s) has broken, leading to expenses ranging from $500 to $1,500. Gm built the engines with substandard bolts that do not last in comparison to the rest of the engine and vehicle. One or more will break, which causes an exhaust leak and check engine light, and therefore the vehicle is out of service as it cannot pass state emissions tests. Additionally, some of the exhaust leaks are near other sensors which can cause faulty readings or unsafe conditions. Those who attempt to self-fix this gm-caused problem face unsafe conditions, as they are difficult to get to, require a welder to fix, may damage surrounding equipment, etc. The need for a recall is well-known and very large, and it is time for a recall on these, similar as have ford and toyota had recalls on similar issues. Gm survived due to a bailout from taxpayers (many of them their own customers); it is time for gm to perform responsibly to a needed recall. In the picture, the broken-off bolt head is evidenced a few inches to the left of the rusty one that still exists, where there is an empty hole (the bolt remains stuck inside the engine, and requires boring out or welding something on in order to back it out).

Filed Mar 7, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · IN

Engine light ,oil pressure gauge dropped to zero ,but had no motor symptoms.also 3 chimes rang.would like to have history of repairs and previous codes. Thank you. [xxx] please email to me or I can download from my p/c information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 5, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

In nov of 2008 we started having problems with the speedometer. Took it to our dealer and they replaced the ipc and it did not fix the problem, after we got the tahoe back we started having problems with the cruise control as well. The speedometer becomes jerky and if we use the cruise the tahoe speeds up and we have to turn cruise off to stop it from speeding out of control. Also when the speedometer becomes jerky the service brake system alarm goes off after it makes it hard to stop. (we have almost rear ended someone several times.)recently 12-2009 our service engine light is on. We have taken the tahoe to our dealer and replaced several parts and nothing seems to make these problems go away. Please help as we have three kids and one on the way. The parts we have replaced are as follows: the front brake sensor and hub, the instrument panel cluster, ebc electronic brake control module and the fuel filter. Which is everything recommended by our dealer. I just want it fixed!!!!

Filed Jun 24, 2008 · Engine, Lights · 38,416 miles · MA

When starting the vehicle, check engine light comes on and dash says reduced engine power. Vehicle will only drive about 15 miles per hour. Upon researching this through various internet websites, this same problem has and is happening to a huge amount of 2003 tahoe owner's and it's always a faulty wiring harness problem - yet gm refuses to acknowledge there is a problem. On a side note, headlights have always been very dim.

Filed Mar 18, 2005 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · PA · crash

The brakes failed to stop the truck when depressed between 10-15 MPH upon approaching a traffic light. This resulted in the truck rear ending another vehicle. All the dashboard warning lights and the check engine light started flashing an hour before the brake failure. Also, there was a rattling/thumping noise in the steering wheel when turning. The truck was towed to the dealership, who together with insurance company had to inspect the truck to determine the cause of the brake failure.