Overview & Reviews

The Suburban gets numerous functional enhancements for 2003. The Quadrasteer four-wheel steering system is now available on 3/4-ton models for increased maneuverability and better stability when towing, while 1/2-ton versions now offer the StabiliTrak stability control system. New power heated mirrors feature puddle lamps, in-glass turn signal indicators and a memory function, and extendable power camper mirrors are optional. The interior gets numerous upgrades that include tri-zone climate control, an enhanced driver-information center, a redesigned center console and options such as second-row captain's chairs and adjustable pedals. A revised lineup of entertainment options includes a Bose audio system as well as XM Satellite Radio and a DVD-based entertainment system. For increased safety, the Suburban now features a standard front-passenger-sensing system and dual-stage airbags.

• Choice of powerful V8 engines, Quadrasteer four-wheel steering system, cavernous cargo space, room for nine.

• Massive size can be tough in tight confines, vague steering feel, cheap interior plastics.

User Reviews:

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  2001 Suburban Review - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By bjd - August 1 - 2:00 am

  Very nice and fun to drive and has a lot of room

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  Z71 - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Chevydude - June 14 - 2:00 am

  I got my Z71 Suburbon in January 2002 and drove it 18,000 miles with no maintence needed. Its been a great car. Absolutly no complaints

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  Love my Suburban - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By John DeBoo - May 9 - 10:00 am

  I have never in my life owned a better vehicle than my 2002 LT 4x4 Suburban. It is the most comfortable vehicle Ive ever driven. There is no way Ill ever own anything but a Suburban again, but then I expect to drive this one for quite a few years. I cant find anything about it I dont like. Perhaps the fuel mileage could be a bit better (13 in town, 18+ on the road) but then youre pulling around 5500#s too. My wife is 5 tall and loves driving it. Overall I seriously rate the vehicle a 10.

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  Movin on up - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Urban Burban - March 10 - 10:00 am

  We buy our cars to last, not turn in every two years. I traded in my Sable and kept my wifes 94 Jeep Gran Cherokee. The Surburban is much more refined, tight,and equiped over the Jeep, not to mention over all quality and feeling of quality. The truck has run like a champ if this holds to be true we will keep it for at least 10 years. I would like better gas mileage but it is hard to complain about 18 mpg with this size vehicle.

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  5.3 seem bulletproof - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By consolidatedwm - January 20 - 1:05 pm

  Bought the our 03 z71 burb after an accident sidelined our same style Tahoe. We had 160K on the clock with the Tahoe and Im convinced it would have gone well past 200K with no major repairs. Very dependable and it never left us stuck. Im sticking with the 5.3 engine and glad I did with the burb. Ride quality is incredible and we are amazed at the steering radius in the burb vs our older Tahoe. Creature features all are good quality and overall we give kudos to GM for quality, looks, and performance. We did change out all fluids to synthetics as we had good luck last time - why tempt fate. We will be in the market for a brand new one it two years, very happy with what we have to get us there.

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  Poor Reliability - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Bryce Christensen - January 8 - 2:55 pm

  Z71 Ride quality is very good and the vehicle is fun to drive. However the vehicle has had numerous reliability problems at 50,000 miles. The instrument cluster has gone bad, front end is loosening up, shocks gave out, replaced side mirrors, lights, etc. Recommend selling once the warranty expires or purchasing an extended warranty. Or purchase a better engineered SUV and avoid the extended warranty and service hassles all together. Actual gas mileage is around 13 MPG on average.

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  Exhaust noises - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By round top - September 25 - 2:00 am

  After hot engine shut down vehicle has loud and prounced bangs coming from exhaust system. During cold start up a loud and prounced poping noise is heard from the exhaust system. When vehicle is driven at highway speeds of 60 and above the droning noise in the cabin is prounced and over powering. I believe GM has a definite problem with the exhauts systems on the 2003 suburbans. There is a bulitan out concerning the poping noise. GM has a superfical fix? for it. HA? Lets hear about your experiences.

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  Electronic nightmare - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Brooks1 - August 13 - 2:00 am

  I purchased a brand new 2003 LT with all the gadgets (including DVD). It was extremely comfortable and smooth riding. However, the electronic climate control system had a problem where the A/C would go wide open no matter what temp. setting you had it on. Also, the headlights flicker on and off. After 4 trips to the GM dealership, I left it with them and got my old car back. I also have a 2001 Suburban LT which has been great. However, because of GMs lack of service and knowledge on the 2003, the next one I buy will be from another manufacturer. Warning - If you buy the 2003 with all the electronic gadgets, dont expect much support from GM.

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  BIGGER IS BETTER - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By COACH - August 3 - 10:00 am

  I WENT FROM EXPLORER TO EXPEDITION TO A YUKON XL THE EXCURSION WAS TO BIG AND A GAS HOG THE TURNING RADIUS IS UNBELIVEABLE AND IM GETTING CLOSE TO THE SAME GAS MILAGE AS THE EXPLORER 5.0 AND TOWS MY 22" BOAT LIKE ITS A JET SKI MY WIFE LOVES DRIVING IT MY GOLF BUDDYS LOVE IT AND I WILL BUY ANOTHER ONE

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  Transfer Case and Transmission replaced - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By NNN from DC - May 28 - 9:30 am

  After driving 87,000 freeway miles in 3 years, the transfer case and transmission went out at the same time. So much for being built to last. Not certain if I will ever buy American again as our qualilty can not compete!