2003 Chevrolet Suburban Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 301 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,615miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, 4% of the 301 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,615 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.
“I initially noticed a problem closing the rear window and also noticed the hinge connecting the window to the vehicle on the passenger side appeared to be cracked or broken. Even though I rarely use the window, eventually the hinge completely broke and the passenger side of the window pulled completely away from the vehicle. The window is raised up so there is a large space between the window and the vehicle on the passenger side. The glass could easily become fully detached from the vehicle and fall off, possibly while the car is being driven. …”
NHTSA complaint #10406292, filed 2011-06, 135,000 miles“The back liftgate window on my 2003 Chevrolet Suburban unexpectedly exploded while the car was sitting in my driveway. The car had been parked for a couple hours and was sitting in the shade on a nice warm but not hot day. I was about 40 feet away when it happened and hear the loud noise. Nobody was near the car and no known object hit the glass to cause it to break. Glass pieces were thrown ~10 feet from the car and some glass was also inside the car. The frame of the window was still latched but was bent outward. The hydraulic lifts were extended. …”
NHTSA complaint #10126096, filed 2005-06, 29,000 miles“Passenger side, glued-on hinge to hatchback glass failed. Hinge separated from glass causing glass to fall toward child, standing near rear of vehicle. Glass is a large, heavy panel and should be secured with more reliable material. Search of internet (to find proper fix to problem) found hundreds of similar incidents and little satisfaction from dealership. My dealership refused to assist with any glass related issues. Cost $900 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10172986, filed 2006-11, 51,230 miles“While parked in a parking garage with the rear hatch open (retrieving items from the back) the rear window exploded without any sort of contact or apparent cause. Owner was injured by exploding glass.”
NHTSA complaint #10116765, filed 2005-04, 45,800 miles“While driving 70 MPH, the driver's side window exploded out of the vehicle without warning. The consumer states that, there was no objects that hit the window.”
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 44 | 7% |
| 1998 | 48 | 24% |
| 1997 | 37 | 9% |
| 1996 | 42 | 12% |
| 1995 | 50 | 11% |
| 1994 | 168 | 20% |
| 1993 | 43 | 9% |
| 1992 | 17 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
91 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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