Overview & Reviews
The Tahoe gets a host of new upgrades for 2003. On the inside, you'll find new tri-zone climate controls, an enhanced driver-information center and a redesigned center console and instrument panel. New options includes second-row bucket seats and adjustable pedals. A revised lineup of entertainment options offers buyers a Bose audio system, as well as XM Satellite Radio and a DVD-based entertainment system. For increased safety, there are dual-stage airbags, a standard front-passenger-sensing system, three-point belts for all second-row passengers and an available StabiliTrak stability control system on Tahoes with the 5300 V8. The braking system has been upgraded for what Chevrolet says is better pedal feel and performance and Tahoes sold in California are now fitted with a new catalytic converter that earns the truck ULEV certification. Deleted items on the Tahoe are minor. No longer standard are third-row floor mats, an underhood light, a 7-to-4 pin trailer brake adapter, an auxiliary door lock switch in the cargo area and a lock for the center console.
- Strong engines, roomy and versatile interior, numerous available amenities.
- Spotty build quality, interior materials could use improvement.
User Reviews:
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A Real Pleasure - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
By TCVICKIE - December 15 - 2:00 amWe traded in our 1997 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab for a 2003 Chevy Tahoe and it has been such a pleasure to steer a truck with this much ease! The Silverado was a bear to turn, park or just manuever through a parking lot. The Tahoe redesigned steering is a hot item. I handles better than our BMW! We are really pleased with its smooth ride and handling.
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Great vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
By Hornzfan - December 15 - 2:00 amI love it! It hauls the kids and sometimes the in-laws. It pulls out tree stumps. Its easy to manuver, It pulls a jet-ski. It will hold 40 bags of mulch. If it was stolen today Id buy another one in the morning!
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Love My Tahoe! - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
By Canary - December 11 - 12:44 pmTahoe raised 2 grandchildren and chauffeured many. Two more gchildren live 13.5 hrs from home Tahoe is great for traveling. Awesome Front/Rear climate controls and media ports. Jan. 08, woman ran light going 65 mph hit driver door crushed left front wheel and damaged front cap. Entire impact below passenger level air bags not deployed. Had bump on head and small cut on hand. Two passengers in other vehicle critically injured. Police officer behind me said if I hadnt hesitated shed have been hit and theyd be cutting what was left of her out of her cruiser. Did have problem w/leaking head gasket @ 80K. Tahoe has 104,000K, is safe, reliable & my V-8 got 19.94 mpg last wk.
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My 2003 Z71 Tahoe - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
By Phil Miller - October 23 - 10:00 amThis truck is as smooth as it gets. The truck has great handling with the Z71, package very low body roll in sharp corners. The acceleration is as smooth as silk hardly noticing the transmission changing gears. The breaking has also been refined with 4- wheel disc. The peddle is somewhat soft compared to the old Z71, but the overall breaking performance has been greatly improved. I do not like the dash layout as much as the old Z71. The center console is twice as big as the old Z71 and the cup holders in the front have been reduced by 50% go figure. Overall it is a great truck, I would highly recommend it!
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Horrible car - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
By K Daniels - October 15 - 8:33 pmPurchased new Z71 with all the options. Truck now has 86000 miles on it and is falling apart. Transfer case and front differential gone, speedometer, heater fan, windshield wipers, mirror defrost, seat heater, fuel pump, U-joints, turn signals all not working. Truck needs over 5K of repairs. These are all items that should never go out, especially on a low mileage car. This is my 4th chevy truck. All others have gone 150+ miles without issues. GM is not building a product that will last and will not stand behind their product. I will not buy another GM product again.
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Best Car Ever - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
By Jon - August 5 - 10:16 amHonestly, I think this is the best car gm made lately. We bought it in 03 with 26k on it and now it have almost 160k and I havent had any Major issues at all! Only done preventative maintenance and it has never (I mean never!) let me down. Ive gone all over the country, pulled a trailer for over 1000 miles at a time, hauled tons of stuff and it just keeps going. It has hands down outperformed any vehicle I have ever had. (including imports) we just purchased a lower mileage Yukon and I kept the Tahoe with my business. Im going to see just how far it will go (Im guessing 300k or so) well see!
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A Great SUV - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
By trespinosranch - August 3 - 2:00 amPurchased our Tahoe in 9/02. Now, with 10k miles, we couldnt be happier. It fullfills all of our needs. I removed the rear seats, as I go to the dumps alot and we dont have any kids. Its only been to the dealer for scheduled maintenance. Not one problem or flaw noted to date. It does tend to wander on the freeway at 80+ mph, with wind and irregular pavement. Otherwise, solid as a rock.
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chevy tahoe - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
By g lo - July 23 - 10:00 ami purchased my chevy tahoe in july 2001 . since then i have enjoyed this vehicle to the max.i have had only on minor problem,which was my rear ac divider(in head liner)which was covered under warrenty.i have took my vehicle through the mountains and city and have loved every minute of it .i recomend the tahoe with the third row(fun for kids)and is removable.
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Early Production 03 Z71 - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
By JoeMax - July 23 - 10:00 amOverall this is a wonderful truck. I love the size and comfort, in both the front and rear. Plenty of cargo space. Wasnt even on the market for a new truck. Drove by my local dealer and the had one out front, fell in love with the exterior styling. At the time of purchase, the 3rd row seat was not available in Z71 (it is now). One tap on the dashboard, it just reeks cheap!!!
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lovemytahoe - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
By lovemytahoe - July 11 - 12:54 pmThis vehicle was purchased as a work vehicle as I am self employed. After four years I replaced it and kept it as a personal vehicle. It has never let me down. The original brakes lasted 70k miles. With the exception of a cheap speedometer repair at 75k miles it has never cost me anything but maintenance. It runs strong and has sports car handling. It averages 16 miles per gallon and gets 21 on the open road. It has the best a/c Ive ever had in a car and still looks like new, inside and out. I expect 200k miles out of it as I know two guys who went well over that with their 03s and were forced by their companies to replace them.
