2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 1% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 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.
“2003 Chevrolet suburban with traction control. Control cuts in when making sharp turn from side road onto main highway. This causes vehicle to rapidly slow to almost a stop until transmission catches up and vehicle speed increases. Dealer says it is because of sensors in wheelbearing and the wheelbearings need to be replaced. This is a definite hazard when entering a high speed (55 MPH or higher) highway from a side road. I complained to GM and they said there were no recalls about this. Dealer says they have had problem on several vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10192041, filed 2007-05, 51,000 miles“The contact stated while driving various speeds, the check engine light illuminated without incident. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the left rear strut had worn into the rear fuel line assembly and made a pinhole sized puncture. The dealer replaced the punctured fuel line. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 10/4/2006 - the left rear strut was fubbing on the fuel filler pipe. The tire were out of round.”
NHTSA complaint #10167821, filed 2006-09, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
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 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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