2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1.speedometer faied s daily. It will read 90 MPH when I have just began accelerating. Other times it will read 10 MPH when I am driving with traffic on the freeway. Problem has not been corrected, dealership advised it was not covered under a recall although they have received numerous complaints. 2. Second row middle seat belt failed to retract. Second middle seatbelt fastener got stuck and unable to unfasten seat belt without force. Has not been corrected. 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185686, filed 2007-03, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500. The contact stated that the rear lap belt failed. In addition, the second row center occupant seat belt routing had become snug on the passenger's hips and allowed the lap belt to ride up on the passenger's abdomen instead of fitting low around the hip bone. The dealer was notified of the issue who stated that there was a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v163000 (seat belts: rear) but the contact's VIN was not included in the recall campaign. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479831, filed 2012-10, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when the speedometer suddenly failed. In addition, the gear shifter indicator light would not illuminate and the rear center seat belt would not function. When the left turn signal was engaged, the hazard warning lights would illuminate sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel kit had to be replaced twice as well as a fuel injector cleaning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10392298, filed 2011-03, 100,000 miles“Over the past 3 years, the cover on all three seat belt latches in the second row of our suburban have failed. They are made of 2 pieces of plastic that clip together to cover the mechanism and provide guidance for the seat belt tab to be inserted into the latch. Not having the latch covered makes it extremely difficult to buckle any seat belt for passengers in the second row. It is also difficult to press the button to release the seat belt. This is a huge safety issue as it is very difficult to buckle the seat belts even for an adult. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510658, filed 2013-05Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 6% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1995 | 1 | 13% |
| 1994 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
65 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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