2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Ratings
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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
Very good car
Pros: suv
Cons: colco
I really like this car- Recommend this vehicle to a friend? Yes
- How long have you owned this vehicle? 5 years
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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - LS 4x4
Pros: Comfort and interior design. Also has a nice ride.
Cons: The price as compared to the quality. You can get more options with a Toyota for less.
Advice: Shop around first. Buy one, don't lease it. At least you can trade it in.
My Tahoe has 19,000 miles and we have already replaced the intermediate steering shaft once and it needs to be replaced again. There are noises coming from the front end that they have not been able to diagnose. You hear a loud rubbing noise and a rattle underneath, even on a paved road. I am taking it to a second dealership to see if they have a different review of the vehicle. As a minor note, the speaker in my front passenger door actually fell out into the speaker cover as I was driving down the road. I like the vehicle, but would like to have it repaired correctly, especially since it is under warranty. This is a concern because I saw another review similar to mine about noises under the front end. For $600 per month, I should hear no noises at all, especially at 19,000 miles. -
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - LS 4x4
Pros: Tons of room, very versatile.
Cons: Stupid adjustable gas pedal. It gives too little back pressure so when you hit bumps the pedal moves.
Advice: Don't buy black. Cheap Chevy black is hard to keep nice. Also on Z71 the wheel well extenders are cheap black plastic instead of being painted like Z71's in other colors.
I purchased a four-wheel drive Tahoe with the Z-71 offroad package. The package is nice in that it gives the vehicle a slightly taller stance, a more off-road oriented suspension, and a more robust roof rack. The ride is very nice for a big SUV. Cornering, while not flat, is smooth and controlable. Exceleration is okay considering the weight. However, I had an '01 Tahoe and I swear it was just a bit quicker than this '03. One annoyance is the adjustable pedals they put in for short people give not back pressure. So if you hit a bump, the pedal may move up or down momentarily decreasing your ability to control the engine speed.. Breaking, for this class, is excellent. It's controllable and progressive. Anti-lock braking works very well in this vehicle. Also want to note, on my previous ('01) Tahoe, I had almost 60,000 miles on it when I traded it in and still had not had to change the brakes. Overall a competent vehicle with good build quality. -
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - LS 4x2
Pros: Comfort & look
Cons: Mechanical problems
Advice: Drive it & check with other owners
I have owned several GM SUV's (Suburbans) over the years and thought I would try something 'sportier' this time. I purchased the Chevrolet Tahoe (2003) in January, 2003. I like the interior of the vehicle & the ride, but have been disappointed with the performance. I have had it in the shop 4 times since January (including once within the first week!) for various problems. Although, I have to say, the dealership has been very, very good & conscientious. It has to be returned to the shop now for noises in the front end. Other problems included the a/c switch, gas gauge, battery. -
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - LS 4x4
Pros: heated seats
Cons: gas milage
Advice: test drive
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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - LS 4x2
Pros: Ride comfort! Feel like I am in my Lazy Boy chair!
Cons: Firestone tires!
Advice: Do your homework and you CAN get a good deal!
Have had many vehicles from sedans, to sports cars, to trucks (2WD & 4WD) to SUV's and this '03 Tahoe LS tops them all. I did not even get a ton of extra's and am still impressed. It gets the same or better gas mileage then my 99 Trans AM with the 350 motor. Comfort is outstanding! I can even turn it into nearly a pickup truck with taking out 3rd row seat and laying down the 2nd row. AWESOME vehicle! The only 1 little thing is the Firestone tires have got to go. Going to Goodyear which I ALWAYS out on every vehicle. -
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - LS 4x4
Pros: 3 zone HVAC control / Frt air bag sensing system
Cons: Rear windows only go half way down
Advice: Don't pay the destination charges / Consider the 5.3L over 4.8L
The Tahoe was impressive! A smoothe ride and responsive. Turning radious ia unmatched to any. The interior is very comfortable even on the base model. Plenty of leg room in the front and back seats. You don't feel cramped placing three adults in the second row bench.