There are 6 owner-reported lighting complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoein NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
THE PIECE BROKE OFF THE BOTTEM LATCH TO THE FRAME ON THE SEAT FOR THE 3RD ROW SEATING AND SOMETIMES THE SEATBELT WANT LATCH IN BACK SEAT. DASHBOARD GAUGE LIGHTS BLOWN ALOT OF INSIDE GAGE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING AND HEATER/AIR STOPPED WORKING ON NUMBER 5 FAN.
ONE OF THE RUNNING/DRIVING WHITE LIGHTS HAS BURNED OUT AND NOT JUST ONCE. AFTER REPLACING THIS BULB TWICE IT ONLY TOOK A MATTER OF A FEW DAYS FOR IT TO BURN OUT AGAIN. MANY SAME STYLE CHEVROLET VEHICLES (MAINLY TAHOE, SUBURBAN, SILVERADO, AND AVALANCHE) ARE THE VEHICLES WITH THIS ISSUE. ON ANY GIVEN DAY I DRIVE AROUND TOWN OR OUT OF TOWN I NOTICE ATLEAST 10 VEHICLES WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. IF THESE LIGHTS ARE INSTALLED FOR SAFETY REASONS (PARTICULARLY IN THE GRAY NORTHWEST) I BELIEVE BOTH LIGHTS SHOULD BE WORKING AS INTENDED. *TR
THE SPEED GAUGE WAS STRUCK ON 10 THAN 20 IT STOP WORKING ALL TOGETHER ABOUT TWO MONTHS GO. IAM GOING TO GET IT FIX. *TR
THE PARKING LIGHT SOCKET ASSEMBLY IS FAULTY. IT IS OVERHEATING RESULTING IN DAMAGE AND EVENTUALLY CEASES TO OPERATE. *TR
ONE OF THE DRIVING LAMPS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING THE FIRST 3000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. DEALER REINSTALLED NEW DRIVING LAMP AND STATED THAT THIS INCIDENT WAS UNUSUAL.*AK
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LAMP IS TOO BRIGHT. DIFFICULT TO SEE PAST IT TO VIEW THE ROAD AHEAD.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026