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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems

18 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 69,500.

owner complaints
18
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
69,500
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Glass, side/rear
    4
  • Windshield
    2
  • Power window devices and controls
    2
  • Sun/moon roof assembly
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    1

At what mileage

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Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems in other years

1993199520002005201020152025

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Visibility · 132,000 miles · NY

I have noticed that my rear glass window hinge has popped out of its plastic housing in which it is mounted to vehicle causing it to get twisted around bit like it is going to fall off.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Visibility · 129,000 miles · NC

The driver side mirror has started distorting and leaking a brown liquid substance. It has discolored the paint on the side of the vehicle and the step bar. Objects appear distorted/doubled and mirror has a haze to it.

Filed Feb 2, 2013 · Visibility · 155,453 miles · GA

Wipers will not shut off by switch. They will only go slow or fast no delay.

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Visibility · 52,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While parked, the contact noticed discoloration of the front driver's sideview mirror, reducing her visibility. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · 130,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe k1500. The contact stated that the heater failed and would only emit extremely hot air. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised the contact that the blower resister and plug needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 05/21/12

Filed May 13, 2011 · Locks, Visibility · 79,670 miles · GA

Rear glass hinge in 2003 tahoe ripping from hinge. Window must now be forced sideways to engage locking mechanism to close rear glass hatch. Lifting entire hatch effects the glass hinge as well. Rt corner of window now protrudes above roof line and I am concerned this will "catch" during highway speeds and blow off as has been reported previously. Local chevy dealership repair facility informed me this is common and they have repaired 2 that week for the same issue. They informed me that their repair statistics do not go up towards chevy corporate for trend and failure analysis. They referred me to the chevy customer service number. Chevrolet customer service was called and they conducted a 2 hour investigation to determine hinge defects are normal wear and tear. Current costs to repair are approx $1000.00.

Filed Jun 30, 2010 · Visibility · OK

Front passenger side vents blow out hot air when heater or A/C is on.. Temp was checked and it was higher than 150 degrees... Very very hot.

Filed Sep 9, 2009 · Visibility · 68,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the rear window detached from the frame. If the glass from the window would have shattered then the sharp fragments of glass could have caused serious injury. The vehicle is being repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2009 · Visibility · 113,520 miles · GA

Hinge separated from window and caused the rear window to shatter.

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 65,000 miles · CA

There a noticable shaking when it coming to a stop and sometimes it will turn off. It also turns off when making a right / left turn and sometimes even when truck is running. There a click noise then turning. Also window's will get stuck and will not go up completely and now the left side windows are completely dead (do not go up or down).

Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 69,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have the most visibility problems?

The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most visibility complaints are 1997 (51 complaints), 1998 (50 complaints) and 1996 (44 complaints).

Other 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe problems

Electrical 193Brakes 113Steering 52Fuel system 36Engine 29Acceleration 27Airbags 19Seats 19Transmission 19Suspension 14Tires 14Body 13Seat belts 10Lights 9Locks 6Driver assistance 2Wheels 2

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