2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,616miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 4% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,616 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.
“My '03 Chevrolet suburban has developed what appears to be a very common condition where the entire instrument cluster becomes inoperable. For example, while traveling at low, in town speeds, the speedometer will have readings in the 60s, 70s' and 80s. While in the park position, the speedometer will read 55mph. This is absolutely a safety issue and I am really shocked that the NHTSA hasn't forced a recall. There are literally thousands of reports online of this exact problem. General motors is aware that this is a wide spread problem, as they even extended. …”
NHTSA complaint #10702698, filed 2015-03, 93,300 miles“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“Speedometer reading incorrect when idle or moving. Registers over 120 MPH while traveling approx 40 MPH. Dealer made recall but limited to under 60,000 miles. I put on almost that amount of miles in the first year of ownership. Chevy should just recall & repair period.”
NHTSA complaint #10234244, filed 2008-07, 69,233 miles“Driving 65 MPH on highway, speedometer creeps up to 90 MPH. When I stop it stays at 30 MPH, then creeps up to 90 again. Also oil gauge is pegged all the way to the right.”
NHTSA complaint #10207477, filed 2007-10, 72,000 miles“We have a 2003 suburban and the speedometer is failing to tell the correct speed it is going. This is an extreme safety issue that should be recalled by GM, I have always bought chevy/GM products but will reconsider when I trade in due to the lack of safety recalls when needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10193346, filed 2007-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 6% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
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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