2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Service and Repair Manual

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Z71 Sport Utility 4-Door
  • LS Sport Utility 4-Door
  • LT Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 FLEX OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 4.8L 294Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #05V16300022/04/2005Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW

Consequence

A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING

NHTSA #03V09400007/03/2003Component: STRUCTURE

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COM

Consequence

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN

NHTSA #03V03700006/02/2003Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH FOUR WELD

Consequence

AS A RESULT, THE DOOR STRENGTH MAY BE DEGRADED DURING A SIDE IMPACT VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON THE LEFT REAR DOOR UPPER HINGE. IF A WELD IS FOUND OUT-

NHTSA #04V04500004/02/2004Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEM

Consequence

CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREA

Remedy

DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2004.

TSB #11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

TSB #11017252

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

TSB #11014455

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the

TSB #11009156

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

TSB #11007744

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi

TSB #11007743

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi

TSB #11007208

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

TSB #11006621

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected mo

Showing the 8 most recent of 755 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20050826Component: STEERINGCrash reported2 injured

GM IS AWARE OF A STEERING AND SUSPENSION PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM THERE ARE ALREADY MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS AND IT WILL PROBABLY TAKE A FATALITY TO RECALL THESE ISSUES. *

20160830Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE

20130325Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured

MY WIFE AND 3 SONS AND 2 OTHER KIDS WERE ON THEIR WAY TO A BASEBALL TOURNAMENT. SHE WAS STOPPED WHILE A DRIVER IN FRONT OF HER WAS MAKING A U TURN. SHE WAS HIT BY ANOTHER DRIVER IN

20051115Component: STEERINGCrash reported1 injured

CONSUMER 2003 CHEVY TAHOE HAD A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING THAT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TS *SC

Showing the 4 most serious of 628 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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