MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Suburban

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2003 GMC Suburban
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:21.572Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2003 5 2004: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 213 complaints 1993 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2003 5 2004: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1993 1994: 419 complaints 1994 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1996 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 5 2004: 1 complaint 2004

2003: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199131
199280
1993213
1994419
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Equipment

2 of 5 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

Tires

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.

Show complaint excerpts

Upon inspecting vehicle consumer noticed tire sidewall were dry rotted. Firestone and Chevrolet, LT245/75R16LE.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-09

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2003-03-07Structure03V094000 Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc.…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
  3. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure

Buy-smart checklist

2003 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V094000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2003 GMC Suburban reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Suburban?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Suburban have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.