2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 193about this part
- Share
- 38%of 507 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,800miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 193 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, 38% of the 507 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,800 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My control panel lights and heat and air control knobs are going out. My back seat seatbelt sometimes want latch and my 3rd row seating will not latch to the bracket. My stearing is bad it will not line up and thats just the begining of the problems that should not happen. My grandkids ride in this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11207580, filed 2019-05, 83,000 miles“Not sure what is happening to my car but it is very scary when it happens. Shortly after I start my car and it is warmed up, when I am driving it and I put the brakes on to slow down on a corner or at a intersection, my car will shut off. I can't steer and the brakes are hard to push. Please help, don't want to kill myself or my family.”
NHTSA complaint #10568051, filed 2014-03, 130,667 miles“Approx. Every other time I drive my 2003 chevy Tahoe the speedometer misreads. It is usually off by around 20-30 MPH under the actual speed of the vehicle. The oil pressure is also affected by dropping to almost zero. I have heard there is a recall for 2005 silverado with similar problems however I have not found a recall for my vehicle. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10297398, filed 2009-12, 87,000 miles“I purchased a new battery for my truck and now whenever I get to a stop sign or red light it goes dead. I don't understand. Everything was fine before I put in another battery. Also, while driving the speedometer needle was higher than the speed I was going and the fuel needle showed more than actually was in the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10330261, filed 2010-05, 133,000 miles“2003 Tahoe, approx. 86,600 miles. The speedometer needle no longer moves when I drive, it is stuck in the fully down position. I am going over 120mph sitting in my driveway. Dealer wanted $300-350 to fix this problem because it is over the 70,000 miles that they are supposedly warranting this through now. Even though it is not even a 5 year old vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10215612, filed 2008-01, 86,625 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 17% |
| 2024 | 15 | 22% |
| 2023 | 40 | 17% |
| 2022 | 38 | 19% |
| 2021 | 58 | 13% |
| 2020 | 12 | 21% |
| 2019 | 16 | 15% |
| 2018 | 13 | 12% |
| 2017 | 20 | 11% |
| 2016 | 31 | 12% |
| 2015 | 135 | 20% |
| 2014 | 15 | 17% |
| 2013 | 17 | 7% |
| 2012 | 13 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 | 16 | 5% |
| 2009 | 33 | 12% |
| 2008 | 87 | 16% |
| 2007 | 142 | 12% |
| 2006 | 24 | 21% |
| 2005 | 126 | 43% |
| 2004 | 214 | 46% |
| 2003 | 193 | 38% |
| 2002 | 30 | 7% |
| 2001 | 20 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 47 | 9% |
| 1998 | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 34 | 12% |
| 1995 | 35 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
113 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSeats
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTires
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology