2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
1 recalls — 223 complaints — 115 TSBs
07E106000 Dec 17, 2007
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M... Read more
Consequence
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
Complaint Statistics
223 total complaints
6 crashes 3 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 42 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 37 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 15 |
| STEERING | 8 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| VISIBILITY | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 10, 2019
Incident date: Apr 10, 2019
SUBPAR MATERIAL USED IN BRAKE/FUEL LINES THEY RUST PREMATURE
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 10, 2019
Incident date: Apr 10, 2019
SUBPAR MATERIAL USED IN BRAKE/FUEL LINES THEY RUST PREMATURE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2018
MY ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK WHEN I START MY TRUCK. IT WILL OCCASIONALLY COME TO LIFE AFTER DRIVING A BIT OR SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. NO PATTERN AS TO WHEN, WHERE OR DRIVING CONDITIONS. STARTED A FEW MONTHS AGO WHERE IT WOULD ALWAYS WORK SHORTLY AFTER I STARTED THE ENGINE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 17, 2018
Incident date: Jul 13, 2018
BRAKE LINES RUSTING. TWICE IN A MONTH THE BRAKES FAILED AFTER A HARD STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. LUCKY FOR ME & OTHERS THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME OR TRYING TO CROSS THE INTERSECTION. AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR DID NOT STO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 1, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
WITHOUT WARNING BRAKE LINE BLEW A HOLE AND NO BRAKES. NO WARNING AND TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON. NO HELP WITH THAT. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO PASS ON RIGHT SHOULDER THREW THE GRASS. ALMOST A THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. NEED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM ADDRESSED AND TAKEN CARE OF. ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Apr 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 6, 2018
TAMARA INFLATORS I'M LOOSING BRAKE FLUID AS I DRIVE I'M LEASING THE AUTOMOBILE FROM QUALITY AUTO ALSO THEY SAID IT'S OKAY TO STILL DRIVE THE CAR WITH A GAS IN THE TRUCK BUT IT'S SAYING NEEDS GAS I KEEP SMELLING GAS AFTER HE SAID IT PASSED ROAD INSPECTION TEST ! I'M VERY CONCERNED IT MORE WRONG IF I ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 6, 2018
TAMARA INFLATORS I'M LOOSING BRAKE FLUID AS I DRIVE I'M LEASING THE AUTOMOBILE FROM QUALITY AUTO ALSO THEY SAID IT'S OKAY TO STILL DRIVE THE CAR WITH A GAS IN THE TRUCK BUT IT'S SAYING NEEDS GAS I KEEP SMELLING GAS AFTER HE SAID IT PASSED ROAD INSPECTION TEST ! I'M VERY CONCERNED IT MORE WRONG IF I ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 6, 2018
Incident date: Mar 30, 2018
I JUST STARTED LEASING THE VEHICLE FROM QUALITY AUTO THAT SAYS THAT THE CAR IS ROAD READY BUT HAVE LOTS OF HAZARDOUS THINGS TO IT A VERY BAD GAS LEAK THAT THERE TAKING THERE TIME TO FIX AND MY HOOD OF MY CAR WON'T STAY DOWN ...IT'S 7 DAYS INTO MY CAR LEASE AND THERE PROMISES HAVE BEEN BROKEN AND WON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 6, 2018
TAMARA INFLATORS I'M LOOSING BRAKE FLUID AS I DRIVE I'M LEASING THE AUTOMOBILE FROM QUALITY AUTO ALSO THEY SAID IT'S OKAY TO STILL DRIVE THE CAR WITH A GAS IN THE TRUCK BUT IT'S SAYING NEEDS GAS I KEEP SMELLING GAS AFTER HE SAID IT PASSED ROAD INSPECTION TEST ! I'M VERY CONCERNED IT MORE WRONG IF I ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 6, 2018
Incident date: Mar 30, 2018
I JUST STARTED LEASING THE VEHICLE FROM QUALITY AUTO THAT SAYS THAT THE CAR IS ROAD READY BUT HAVE LOTS OF HAZARDOUS THINGS TO IT A VERY BAD GAS LEAK THAT THERE TAKING THERE TIME TO FIX AND MY HOOD OF MY CAR WON'T STAY DOWN ...IT'S 7 DAYS INTO MY CAR LEASE AND THERE PROMISES HAVE BEEN BROKEN AND WON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 6, 2018
Incident date: Mar 30, 2018
I JUST STARTED LEASING THE VEHICLE FROM QUALITY AUTO THAT SAYS THAT THE CAR IS ROAD READY BUT HAVE LOTS OF HAZARDOUS THINGS TO IT A VERY BAD GAS LEAK THAT THERE TAKING THERE TIME TO FIX AND MY HOOD OF MY CAR WON'T STAY DOWN ...IT'S 7 DAYS INTO MY CAR LEASE AND THERE PROMISES HAVE BEEN BROKEN AND WON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 19, 2018
Incident date: Jan 19, 2018
BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING MY HOUSE WHILE DRIVING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. THE BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE WHEN I STARTED THE TRUCK AND COMPLETED A 3 POINT TURN TO TURN THE VEHICLE AROUND IN MY DRIVEWAY. AS I STARTED GOING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY AND WENT TO APPLY MY BRAKES TO SLOW T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 11, 2017
Incident date: Nov 19, 2015
DURING COLD MONTHS ONLY VEHICLE HAS POWER SURGES WHENEVER DRIVING. INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FLICKER CONSISTENTLY TO WHERE IT APPEARS I AM FLASHING MY LIGHTS. THE HIGHER THE RPMS, FLICKERING IS MORE FREQUENT. APPARENTLY A KNOWN ISSUE WITH NO SOLUTION OR RECALL. ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY TESTING OU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 29, 2017
Incident date: May 9, 2017
THE BATTERY KEEPS GOING DEAD AND SOMETHING IS NOT SHUTTING THE CAR DOWN CAUSING A PARASITIC BATTERY DRAW KILLING BATTERY I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 BATTERY AND AFTER ABOUT 3 DAYS OR 4 THE TRUCK DOES NOT START AND 2HEN I TAKE IT TO AUTOZONE THEY SAY ITS DEAD AND GIVE ME A NEW BATTERY AND TRIED LOOKING UP ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 21, 2017
Incident date: Mar 20, 2017
NOTICED RECENTLY THAT THE DASHBOARD DEVELOPED A CRACK NEAR THE AIR BAG AND EXTENDING FORWARD TO THE WINDSHIELD.. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 21, 2017
Incident date: Mar 20, 2017
NOTICED RECENTLY THAT THE DASHBOARD DEVELOPED A CRACK NEAR THE AIR BAG AND EXTENDING FORWARD TO THE WINDSHIELD.. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 8, 2016
Incident date: Oct 21, 2016
A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, RUPTURED BRAKE LINES. LINES BETWEEN PROPORTIONING VALVE AND ABS PUMP RUPTURED AND FAILED COMPLETELY. LINES RUSTED AND FAILED. NO ACCIDENT AND NO INJURIES. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING, VEHICLE WAS OPERATED IN REVERSE {BACKING UP}, SHE THEN SHIFTED TO FORWARD, BRAKES FAILED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 5, 2016
Incident date: Sep 5, 2016
BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE VEHICLE IS SLOW TO STOP AND DOES NOT STAY STOPPED WHEN NEEDED SUCH AS TRAFFIC LIGHTS, HILLS, STOP SIGNS, ETC.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2016
Incident date: Aug 10, 2016
THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM CAUSED THE ENGINE TO QUIT GOING DOWN THE HI WAY SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS VERY DANGEROUS SOME OF THE TIMES AND LEFT US STRANDED SOMETIMES. GM ACTS LIKE THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG BUT THERE IS AMPLE INFO ON THE INTERNET AND EVEN A FIX BUT IT DISABLE THE ATS, IT TURNS OFF THE FU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2016
Incident date: Aug 10, 2016
THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM CAUSED THE ENGINE TO QUIT GOING DOWN THE HI WAY SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS VERY DANGEROUS SOME OF THE TIMES AND LEFT US STRANDED SOMETIMES. GM ACTS LIKE THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG BUT THERE IS AMPLE INFO ON THE INTERNET AND EVEN A FIX BUT IT DISABLE THE ATS, IT TURNS OFF THE FU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 14, 2016
Incident date: Feb 20, 2016
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE KEPT FALLING DEAD ON HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 1, 2016
Incident date: Mar 30, 2016
THE RED BRAKE LIGHT IS ON. THE ABS MODULE IS NOT ALLOWING THE TWO REAR BRAKES TO WORK. THE A/C CONTROL BOX IN THE DASH BLOWS HOT AIR THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY. IN FL THAT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF THE HEAT ALREADY.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 1, 2016
Incident date: Mar 30, 2016
THE RED BRAKE LIGHT IS ON. THE ABS MODULE IS NOT ALLOWING THE TWO REAR BRAKES TO WORK. THE A/C CONTROL BOX IN THE DASH BLOWS HOT AIR THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY. IN FL THAT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF THE HEAT ALREADY.
STEERING
May 13, 2016
Incident date: Feb 8, 2016
IT'S MAKE A WEIRD SOUND WHEN TURNING THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON THER DASH STATIONARY I CAME OUTSIDE TO START UP THE VEHICLE IS NOTICED A LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH
SERVICE BRAKES
May 13, 2016
Incident date: Feb 8, 2016
IT'S MAKE A WEIRD SOUND WHEN TURNING THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON THER DASH STATIONARY I CAME OUTSIDE TO START UP THE VEHICLE IS NOTICED A LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 25, 2015
Incident date: Jul 22, 2015
THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LINE BROKE. WHILE AT THE REPAIR SHOP, THEY INFORMED ME THE OTHER SIDE BRAKE LINE WAS BAD AND NEEDED REPLACED. TWO MONTHS LATER TWO MORE LINES BROKE. THE MAIN REAR LINE AND FRONT SUPPLY LINE FROM THE MASTER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2, 2015
Incident date: May 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 26, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT ... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 30, 2015
Incident date: Sep 3, 2009
MY '03 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAS DEVELOPED WHAT APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON CONDITION WHERE THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BECOMES INOPERABLE. FOR EXAMPLE, WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW, IN TOWN SPEEDS, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL HAVE READINGS IN THE 60S, 70S' AND 80S. WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION, THE SPEEDOMETER WI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 30, 2015
Incident date: Sep 3, 2009
MY '03 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAS DEVELOPED WHAT APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON CONDITION WHERE THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BECOMES INOPERABLE. FOR EXAMPLE, WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW, IN TOWN SPEEDS, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL HAVE READINGS IN THE 60S, 70S' AND 80S. WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION, THE SPEEDOMETER WI... Read more
STEERING
Feb 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 11, 2012
10/11/2 BRAKES FAILED PLUS PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FOUND UPON DEALER INSPECTION. REPLACED DISC BRAKES AND HAD PARKING BRAKE SHOE INSTALLED. 11/09/12 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REVEALED IGNITION PROBLEM. NEW IGNITION WIRE SET INSTALLED. 01/29/13 DASH CLUSTER FAILED, HA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 11, 2012
10/11/2 BRAKES FAILED PLUS PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FOUND UPON DEALER INSPECTION. REPLACED DISC BRAKES AND HAD PARKING BRAKE SHOE INSTALLED. 11/09/12 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REVEALED IGNITION PROBLEM. NEW IGNITION WIRE SET INSTALLED. 01/29/13 DASH CLUSTER FAILED, HA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 7, 2015
Incident date: Feb 7, 2015
WAS DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN IN VEHICLE. AS I WAS APPROACHING INTERSECTION, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT COMPLETELY TO FLOOR. THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AT ALL. I HAD TO DOWNSHIFT AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO AVOID COLLISION. HAD TO HAVE SUBURBAN TOWED. *JS
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 2, 2015
Incident date: Aug 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 26, 2014
Incident date: Aug 15, 2013
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I LOST ALL POWER. IT SAID (REDUCED ENGINE POWER) ON THE DASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVEN'T FOUND A MECHANIC WHO CAN FIX IT. I'VE LOOKED ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND ALMOST CAUSED AN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 16, 2014
Incident date: Dec 16, 2014
WAS DRIVING BEHIND A SCHOOL BUS WHEN IT STOPPED TO LET KIDS OFF. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD NO BRAKES, I AM NOT REALLY SURE HOW I MANAGED TO STOP WITHOUT HITTING THE BUS. I PULLED OVER IN A PARKING LOT. GOT OUT OF MY 2003 CHEVY SUBURBAN WENT INTO THE BANK TO CALL MY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 13, 2014
Incident date: Dec 12, 2014
APPLIED BRAKES AND HAD TO PRESS ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. ONCE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE WOULD START TO ROLL AGAIN UNLESS I APPLIED FURTHER PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES. I DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND THE NEXT MORNING THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE CAR. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 11, 2014
Incident date: Dec 10, 2014
WAS TRAVELING IN CITY DOWN A SLIGHT HILL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNINGS WENT ON AND SOUNDED. IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED VEHICLE INTO A LOW GEAR AND PUMPED BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP OFF THE ROAD. UPON EXAMINATION IT WAS OBVIOUS THER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Dec 3, 2014
WENT TO STOP WHEN TRAFFIC STOP AND FELT THE BRAKE PEDAL GO TO THE FLOOR WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING POWER TO STOP. HAD TO SWERVE TO MISS THE CAR IN FRONT. I LIMPED HOME WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING POWER AND WHEN I GOT HOME I CHECK THE OIL RESOLVE, IT HAD ALMOST NO OIL. LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND FOUND A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 17, 2014
Incident date: Nov 11, 2014
RE: LOSS OF BRAKES. THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES FAILED AND LEAKED BRAKE FLUID. THE BRAKE SYSTEM SUFFERED A LOSS OF LOSS HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. THE BRAKE LINES SHOWED HEAVY CORROSION. CORROSION CAUSED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES TO FAIL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 27, 2014
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
I CAN UNLOCK TRUCK WITH KEY OR REMOTE PUT KEY IN START AND DASH LIGHTS COME ON BUT NO START. AFTER BEING TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP, THE STARTED, AND KEY I KNOW IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ANTI-LOCK. I HAVE REPROGRAMMED IT SEVERAL TIME BUT EACH TIME A DIFFERENT WAY. I HAVE RESEARCH IT ON LINE AND... Read more
VISIBILITY
Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Oct 11, 2014
ONE OF THE TWO REAR PLASTIC WINDOW HINGES HAS SNAPPED. I FIRST NOTICED ON 10/11 AS I WAS ACCESSING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BY UNLATCHING THE WINDOW. I WENT ONLINE TO CHECK THE ISSUE AND NOW REALIZE THIS ISSUE IS WIDESPREAD, THAT GM IS AWARE OF IT, AND ACTUALLY RE-DESIGNED THE HINGES STARTING ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Oct 11, 2014
ONE OF THE TWO REAR PLASTIC WINDOW HINGES HAS SNAPPED. I FIRST NOTICED ON 10/11 AS I WAS ACCESSING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BY UNLATCHING THE WINDOW. I WENT ONLINE TO CHECK THE ISSUE AND NOW REALIZE THIS ISSUE IS WIDESPREAD, THAT GM IS AWARE OF IT, AND ACTUALLY RE-DESIGNED THE HINGES STARTING ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Oct 9, 2014
WHILE TRANSITING THE PARKING LOT AT THE END OF THE WORK DAY LAST THURSDAY, I WAS APPROACHING THE STREET ENTRANCE WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW MY VEHICLE. WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDDLE, I ENCOUNTERED NORMAL BRAKING RESISTANCE FOR ABOUT A HALF SECOND BEFORE RESISTANCE STOPPED AND THE PEDDLE FLOORED. I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Apr 3, 2012
BRAKE FLEX LINES BETWEEN ABS AND MASTER RUSTED AND FAILED, TWICE, WITHIN 2 YEARS, BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT BETWEEN 90-106 K MILES, GM DOES NOT MAKE THE PARTS ANYMORE, AND AFTERMARKET PARTS ARE SKETCHY QUALITY FROM CHINA! POOR DESIGN, CHEAP STEEL LINES, TOO THIN, AND NO SUPPORT OF THEIR PRODUCTS! CLEA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 19, 2014
Incident date: May 14, 2014
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE AND FUEL LINES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE R... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 19, 2014
Incident date: May 14, 2014
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE AND FUEL LINES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 21, 2014
Incident date: Apr 7, 2014
ON APPROXIMATELY APRIL 7, 2014, WHILE ENGAGING VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT, I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL WAY TO FLOOR. HAD VEHICLE SUBSEQUENTLY TOWED TO CHEVROLET OF GADSDEN, AL FOR EXAMINATION. WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LINE ON DRIVERS SIDE HAD DEVELOPED A LEAK, AND THE BRAKE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 21, 2014
Incident date: Apr 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING A PARKING SPACE THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND PRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE ON THE DRIVERS SID... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 16, 2014
Incident date: Jun 14, 2013
BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR WARNING LIGHT. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BRAKES RESPONSE. ROLLED TO A STOP GOING UP A HILL. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER, WHO TOLD US THE BRAKE LINES HAD CORRODED AND FAILED. SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES FAILED IN TWO YEARS. *TT
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
115 manufacturer communications from 69 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 20 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 13 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 7 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 5 |
10-08-45-001H
Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
06-06-01-019C
Mar 14, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
16-NA-383
Mar 13, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
22-NA-074
Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
18-NA-099
Jan 16, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
02-08-42-001J
Jan 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
PI1394B
Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B
Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
23-NA-219
Dec 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
23-NA-219
Dec 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
17-NA-170
Oct 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
10-00-89-006J
Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
07-08-49-020R
Sep 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R
Sep 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R
Sep 21, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
23-NA-153
Sep 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
23-NA-153
Sep 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
18-NA-073
Aug 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
23-NA-144
Aug 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
03-06-01-023G
Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
17-NA-170
Apr 27, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
19-NA-219
Apr 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
19-NA-219
Mar 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
22-NA-009
Mar 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
23-NA-001
Feb 15, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
01-08-42-001O
Feb 15, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
23-NA-001
Jan 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
23-NA-001
Jan 6, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
09-00-89-008F
Dec 21, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
21-NA-124
Dec 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
PIT3271N
Nov 29, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271N
Nov 29, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
22-NA-074
Nov 9, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-205
Oct 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
10-00-89-006I
Oct 7, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
22-NA-195
Sep 28, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
06-00-89-031H
Sep 16, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
06-00-89-031H
Sep 16, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
22-NA-009
Sep 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
22-NA-181
Sep 1, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
03-06-01-023F
Aug 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
20-NA-065
Aug 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
22-NA-009
Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
18-NA-099
May 16, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
12-00-89-003B
May 2, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
12-00-89-003B
May 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
03-06-01-023E
Apr 27, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
22-NA-074
Mar 31, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
04-06-04-051F
Mar 22, 2022
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051F
Mar 22, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
22-NA-009
Mar 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT3271M
Mar 7, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271M
Mar 7, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271K
Nov 11, 2020
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271K
Nov 11, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
16NA383
Jan 2, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
16NA383
Jan 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
16NA383
Jan 2, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
070849020M
Oct 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
070849020M
Oct 1, 2017
117110 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
150089004B
Oct 1, 2017
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
150089004B
Oct 1, 2017
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
150089004B
Oct 1, 2017
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
DOR-R3U4D-11
Oct 10, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
ALL APPLICABLE VEHICLE APPLICATIONS ARE WITHOUT ELECTRONIC ACCESSORY CONTROL SYSTEM OPTION. THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO RETURN UNSOLD INVENTORY BECAUSE SOME PRODUCT SOLD IN 2016 MAY NOT HAVE COIL HARNESS WOUND IN A CENTERED CONDITION AS AN ASS
DOR-K5Y9W-11
Oct 10, 2016
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ALL APPLICABLE VEHICLE APPLICATIONS ARE WITHOUT ELECTRONIC ACCESSORY CONTROL SYSTEM OPTION. THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO RETURN UNSOLD INVENTORY BECAUSE SOME PRODUCT SOLD IN 2016 MAY NOT HAVE COIL HARNESS WOUND IN A CENTERED CONDITION AS AN ASS
DOR-K5Y9W-11
Oct 10, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
All applicable vehicle applications are without Electronic Accessory Control System option. This communication is to return unsold inventory because some product sold in 2016 may not have coil harness wound in a centered condition as an ass
DOR-K5Y9W-11
Oct 10, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
All applicable vehicle applications are without Electronic Accessory Control System option. This communication is to return unsold inventory because some product sold in 2016 may not have coil harness wound in a centered condition as an ass
PI1394A
Aug 29, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
000601012F
Aug 2, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.
PIT5485B
Apr 27, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIT5485B
Apr 27, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIC5088F
Apr 21, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS.
PIC-5050-A
Apr 19, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
PIC-4935-E
Apr 19, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
PIC-4935-E
Apr 19, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
PIC4935E
Apr 19, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
PIC5050A
Apr 19, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
PIT5389A
Apr 19, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.
PIT5485A
Apr 8, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIT5485A
Apr 8, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
06-00-89-031D
Dec 1, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
06-00-89-031D
Dec 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
15-NA-079
Dec 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OnStar? Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar? stating that "We recently tried to provide a software update to the OnStar? hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated r
15-NA-079
Dec 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
OnStar? Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar? stating that "We recently tried to provide a software update to the OnStar? hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated r
06-00-89-031D
Dec 1, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
06-00-89-031D
Dec 1, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
06-00-89-031D
Dec 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
15-NA-079
Dec 1, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
15-NA-079
Dec 1, 2015
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
PIT3271G
Jan 15, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT CHANGING THE TIRE AND WHEEL SIZE ON VEHICLES. GENERAL MOTORS WILL ONLY SUPPORT A TIRE CALIBRATION FOR TIRES THAT HAVE BEEN SIZED, TESTED AND DESIGNED FO
PIT5264B
Nov 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
PIT5353
Nov 1, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
PIC5588B
Jun 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
PIT5264
Mar 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
PIT4864F
Mar 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 across all model years (2000–2026).
17
Total Recalls
1,748
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
53
Reported Crashes
35
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 36 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 108 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 70 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 70 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 131 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 240 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 35 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 102 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 220 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 1 | 223 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 144 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 102 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 72 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 91 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 10 | View |