2003 Chevrolet Tahoe: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · GA

Noticed fluid spot on concrete below drivers side front door. Investigated further and noticed frame was damp. Jacked up vehicle and had brakes applied. Fluid now spewed from brake line where it is supported to frame rail. Contrary to gm's response to the federal safety agency action ea 11001 the brake petal went all the way to the floor so my estimation is I had no brakes not impaired brakes as gm assessed would occur. Had vehicle towed to dealer for repair. Long time chevy owner, they have cheapened the parts to a point where they have jeopardized driver and passenger safety. My assessment is the rusting brake line problem on "all" gm vehicles 10 plus years old that have even got close to some form of salt in their lifetime are ticking time bombs. My vehicle resides in georgia. Salt maybe once every couple of years.

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Engine · 196,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that he continuously heard a ticking noise whenever the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnose that the exhaust manifold bolts broke off. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 196,000. Updated 10/15/12 *cn updated 10/23/2012

Filed Aug 20, 2008 · Steering · 200,000 miles · FL

Had knocking in front end fixed at dealer. One year later returned. Something in the steering when backing out of driveway. Told it was not unsafe to drive. With all the complaints, I am surprised gm is doing nothing about this.

Filed May 8, 2008 · Steering · 110,000 miles · CA

There is a weak feeling and a knocking in the steering box or steering column in the vehicle. It feels unstable like the car's front end could fall apart at any minute.

Filed May 7, 2007 · Electrical · 61,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle's speedometer is malfunctioning. Regardless of the speed, the speedometer will rest at zero or get stuck at 40 MPH, regardless of the driving speed. The speedometer also makes a ticking sound. The current mileage is 65,000 and failure mileage was 61,000. Updated 05/23/07.

Filed Jan 5, 2007 · Steering · 13,000 miles · FL

Shortly after my year warranty on my 2003 chevy tahoe I had a knocking noise in the steering column. Chevy put heavier grease in it. The noise has returned shortly after and has continued to this date yet in 2007. If you google search this problem you will see many people have the same problem even after steering columns have been replaced. When will chevy fix this problem for consumers.

Filed Jul 21, 2005 · Fuel system, Steering · AR

Dt: the vehicle is a 2003 chevrolet tahoe z71 four-wheel drive. The intermediate shaft shakes and rattles to the point of having slack in it. He took vehicle to the dealer and they greased it. The second time they greased it again. The third time the dealership replaced the intermediate shaft because it was on a recall. Consumer had to wait a year before they could get the replacement part. The problem has returned even after the part was replaced. The problem was in the same area but, the noise was a little different and it was making a knocking sound. Consumer believed that it may be in the front end differential. Consumer has not contacted the dealership. Also, fuel pump failed. Dealership replaced the fuel pump. There were other problems, but consumer felt they were minor.

Filed Jan 15, 2005 · Seats, Steering · 153 miles · OK

1. Knocking in front end, intermittent steering shaft is out. I have been on waiting list since september 2003 and still not fixed.(in a wreck this component is what keeps the steering rod from projecting into the cab; per chevrolet mechanic). 2. Sept. 2003 transmission: grinding/vibrating sound in the middle of vehicle (think this is my torque converter), neutral position from a complete stop and while driving. Been in shop on 2 occasions and still not fixed, mechanic says the vehicle computer doesn't show any problems, so they won't fix it! 3.front differential leaking. Jan. 2004 to be fixed when steering shaft gets fixed! 4. Passenger heaters come on by themselves. Nov. 2003 still not fixed 5. Front driver's seat won't hold memory settings. Nov. 2003 still not fixed.

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Steering · LA

Steering column rattles/knocks.

Filed Mar 13, 2004 · Engine · 50 miles · TX

Engine knocks when it started after sitting for a while untill oil pump picks up.I personally know of five other 5.3 liter v8s that have the same problem,but my dealership has never heard of this .I find this hard to believe. A friend told me that there was a tsb reguarding a check valve of some kind that would stop this.