2003 Chevrolet Suburban Technical Service Bulletins

553 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10014870May 11, 2005Engine cooling. 1999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
• 10014853May 11, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 or erratic 4wd/awd operation.
• 10017409May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder).
• 10017360May 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof jams when closing.
• 10013572Apr 21, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement.
• 10013533Apr 21, 2005Steering. Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers.
• 10013523Apr 21, 2005Air bags. Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10013516Apr 20, 2005Engine cooling. Shudder or bind on truns in 4 hi. *eh updated 03-01-07.
• 10013496Apr 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l80e output carrier thrust washer changes.
• 10013378Apr 18, 2005Electrical system. Application of horn at horn pad inoperative. Rke function for panic alarm works.
• 10017339Apr 1, 2005Wheels. Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed.
• 10014845Mar 10, 2005Steering. Steering gear whistle noise on turns.
• 10015008Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 and dtc p2636.
• 10015005Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised inspection/maintenance (I/m) evaporative emission (evap) system set procedure.
• 10014946Mar 1, 2005Brakes. Parts restriction program for vehicle stability enhancement system (stabilitrak).
• 10014945Mar 1, 2005Suspension. Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure. Original not yet received.
• 10017450Feb 1, 2005Steering. Diagnostic trouble code c0455, service rear wheel steering, system jumps from 4-wheel steer to 2-wheel steer.
• 10011757Jan 31, 2005Steering. Service 4 wheel steer message with diagnostic trouble code c0455.
• 10011756Jan 31, 2005Body and structure. Pop cluck click noise on right or left turns.
• 10011752Jan 31, 2005Fuel system. Updated fuel card sending units available at wpc. This also includes 2002 2004 l59 k6 c6 c1 c2 k1 k2 models.
• 10011729Jan 31, 2005Engine cooling. Resonance noise at idle.
• 10011692Jan 28, 2005Engine cooling. Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174.
• 10013457Jan 1, 2005Steering. Quadrasteer intermittent service 4-wheel steer message.
• 10012569Jan 1, 2005Equipment. Driver unable to configure onstar system. *tt update.
• 10012149Jan 1, 2005Tires. Spare tire is different size than other tires. This service bulletin replaces 020310001. *eh update.
• 10012733Oct 1, 2004Equipment. Diagnostic information for moan groan or boom noise at idle vibration in steering wheel or felt through floor when ac compressor engages do not replace ac compressor.
• 10012731Oct 1, 2004Equipment. High pitched tone heard inside vehicle when ac compressor is engaged.
• 10012727Oct 1, 2004Equipment. Hvac not cold enough a/c compressor does not engage .
• 10011125Oct 1, 2004Brakes. Low brake pedal, red brake light on, brake system warning message on. *tt updated
• 10011227Aug 1, 2004Other or unknown. Automatic dual zone hvac battery draw.
• 10011223Aug 1, 2004Steering. Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. This bulletin replaces previous bulletin 00-02-35-003e.
• 10011201Aug 1, 2004Brakes. Revised brake pads replacement-rear.
• 10011191Aug 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Hvac blower motor inoperative or stays running.
• 10011190Aug 1, 2004Equipment. Diagnostic information to accurately diagnose a/c low pressure switch using new kent moore special tool ge-47742.
• 10014251Jul 1, 2004Equipment. Oil life system reset procedures-trucks. Buick terazza 2005, gmc sierra denali 2002-2003, gmc b7 chassis medium duty 2003-2005 and gmc 560 c-series 2003-2005
• 10012127Jul 1, 2004Seat belts. Repairing napped seat fabric.
• 10012542Jun 1, 2004Air bags. Proper use of labor operation code when diagnosis leads to sir passenger presence system replacement.
• 10012532Jun 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windrush around windshield.
• 10012173Jun 1, 2004Equipment. Heat ventilation and air conditioning system cannot be controlled or defaults to defrost mode.
• 10012160Jun 1, 2004Tires. Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly. This service bulletin replaces 030310002.
• 10012155Jun 1, 2004Engine cooling. Idle instability, low or rough idle with electronic throttle control.
• 10012614Apr 1, 2004Equipment. Revised air conditioning (a/c) system performance test.
• 10012682Mar 1, 2004Seat belts. Enabling memory seat feature via dic if feature appears inoperative.
• 10012680Mar 1, 2004Electrical system. Personal trip business trip feature must be on for trip odometer to accumulate.
• 10012703Feb 1, 2004Engine cooling. Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery.
• 10011144Feb 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly. *tt updated
• 10013030Jan 29, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Bulletin 04-08-64-003, front door power window motor assemblies - warranty repair information.
• 10016226Oct 1, 2003Seats. Repairing napped fabric-seats may have been upholstered in napped fabrics with dorchester on the bolster and honeycomb on the insert.
• 10012577Aug 1, 2003Steering. Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure.
• 10012557Aug 1, 2003Transmission and drivetrain. Fluid leak from front of vehicle add teflon tape to front axle vent plug threads.

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