2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS Reviews, Price, Features & Specs

$34,200 - $37,000
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$34,200 - $37,000
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Crash Test Rating
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
13-14 City / 17-19 HWY
Horsepower
275-285
Seats
4-8

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Mechanical Features

  • Engine, Vortec 4800 V8 SFI (275 HP [205.1 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 290 lb.-ft. [393 N-m] @ 4000 rpm)
  • Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive & tow/haul mode
  • Transfer case, electronic Autotrac-inc: push-button controls
  • Rear axle, 3.42 ratio
  • Rear axle, 3.73 ratio
  • Rear wheel drive
  • 4-wheel drive
  • Battery, heavy-duty, 600 cold-cranking amps-inc: rundown protection & retained accessory power
  • Alternator, 145 amps
  • Trailering wiring harness, 7-wire
  • Recovery hooks, 2 front, frame-mounted
  • GVWR, 6500 lbs. (2948 kg)
  • GVWR, 6800 lbs. (3084 kg)
  • Suspension Package, Premium Smooth Ride
  • Suspension, front, independent torsion bar, & stabilizer bar
  • Suspension, rear, multi-link w/coil springs
  • Tires, P265/70R16, all-season touring, blackwall
  • Wheels, 4 - 16" x 7" (40.6 cm x 17.8 cm) 6-lug bright machined aluminum-inc: steel spare
  • Tire carrier, outside spare, winch-type mounted under frame at rear, w/tire
  • Tire carrier, outside spare, lockable
  • Steering, power
  • Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
  • 26.0 gallon fuel tank

Exterior Features

  • Luggage rack, roof-mounted, Black, side rails only
  • Bumper, front, chrome w/matte black top pad
  • Bumper, rear, chrome step-inc: pad
  • Air dam, Gray
  • Moldings, bodyside, Matte Black
  • Assist steps, Black, mounted between front & rear wheels at bottom of rocker panel
  • Grille, chrome surround
  • Headlamps, dual halogen composite-inc: flash-to-pass feature & automatic lamp control
  • Daytime running lamps-inc: automatic exterior lamp control
  • Fog lamps, front, rectangular, halogen
  • Mirrors, outside rearview, foldaway, power adjustable, heated
  • Glass, Solar-Ray deep tinted (all windows except light tinted glass on windshield, driver and front passenger)
  • Wipers, intermittent, front wet-arm w/pulse washers
  • Door handles, Matte Black
  • Body, rear cargo panel doors

Interior Features

  • Seats, front Custom Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench, 3-passenger, driver & passenger manual reclining, outboard head restraints, center fold-down storage armrest, 6-way power adjustable driver seat & rear storage pockets
  • Seats, middle Custom Cloth 60/40 split-folding bench, 3-passenger w/center armrest
  • Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
  • Floormats, color-keyed, carpeted front & 2nd row, removable
  • Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable-inc: brake/transmission shift interlock
  • Steering wheel, leather-wrapped rim, Black
  • Driver Message Center, monitors vehicle systems-inc: low fuel, transmission temperature, engine coolant, security, oil level, oil pressure & oil change
  • Instrumentation, analog-inc: speedometer, odometer w/trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature, oil pressure & tachometer
  • Warning tones, headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver safety belt unfasten, turn signal on
  • Windows, power-inc: driver express-down & lockout features
  • Door locks, power programmable-inc: lockout protection
  • Cruise control, electronic w/set & resume speed-inc: telltale in instrument panel cluster
  • Keyless entry, remote-inc: 2 transmitters, panic button & content theft alarm
  • Theft-deterrent system, PASSLock II
  • Air conditioning, tri-zone, manual, individual climate settings for driver, right front passenger & rear passengers-inc: front & rear HVAC systems
  • Heater & defogger-inc: front & side window defoggers, rear passenger heating ducts & heater, rear auxiliary
  • Defogger, rear-window, electric
  • Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD & cassette player-inc: seek-&-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock, random select, auto-reverse cassette & Radio Data System (RDS)
  • Sound system feature, 8-speakers
  • Power outlets, auxiliary, 2 on instrument panel, 1 in cargo area, 12-volt
  • Mirror, inside rearview, electrochromic (light-sensitive auto-dimming), 8-point compass, outside temperature indicator & right front passenger air bag status
  • Console, overhead mini-inc: map lights & rear seat HVAC controls
  • Smoker's Package-inc: ashtray & lighter
  • Headliner, Shale-colored cloth
  • Visors, padded, Shale-colored, driver & passenger side w/cloth trim, extenders, illuminated vanity mirrors & corner storage pockets on back of visors
  • Assist handles, front passenger & outboard 2nd row seats
  • Lighting, dome lamp, driver & passenger side door switch w/delayed entry feature, cargo lamps, door handle or keyless remote activated illuminated entry, map lights in front & 2nd seat positions
  • Key, single, 2-sided

Safety Features

  • Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
  • Air bags, frontal, driver & right front passenger-inc: Passenger Sensing System (front passenger air bag status display on inside rearview mirror)
  • Safety belts, 3-point, driver & front passenger, in all seating positions except center seating position in 1st & 3rd row which are lap only
  • Daytime running lamps-inc: automatic exterior lamp control

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Skid plates & wheel flares package, off-road ($275)

  • W/aluminum front underbody shield starting behind front bumper & running to 1st cross-member protecting front underbody
  • Oil pan
  • Differential case & steel transfer case frame-mounted shields

Cargo package ($204)

  • Cargo shade
  • Cargo net
  • Cargo mat & luggage rack center rails

Driver convenience package ($352)

  • Universal transmitter
  • Pedals
  • Power adjustable & (UK3) Steering wheel mounted controls for audio & driver information center

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Reviews

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Tahoes are Great and last a long time

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

Plus/Delta on the Tahoe: Plus - It has plenty of headroom (I am fairly tall) and good leg room. The door width is great, which is important for my mom She has limited mobility and needs the extra space to move into and out of the vehicle. Seating is comfortable - both in the front and in the second row. I opted for the bench seat, again for my size, and has been perfect. Bucket seats are sometimes too narrow for me, causing the seat belt connection to dig into my hip. Performance and reliability have been good. I am at 240k+ miles now. I opted for minimum features, so nothing fancy but everything (radio etc.) works. Delta - There have been some electrical issues, where sensors have needed replacing. This may be attributed to age and wear. However, issues have occurred at the most inopportune times - while on road trips. Since I rarely take long road trips anymore, it still is a great vehicle for local travel. Only other issue is the CD player ate a CD and no longer works. But I got basic audio equipment, and used the CD player ALL the time. So it is expected to wear out over time.

- Ro R

Spacious, Great for a big Family, not fuel efficient and has electrical issues.

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

I love that the vehicle is large and roomy. Having room for nine people is great. I also like that the back row folds down and can also be removed. The downfalls for me are that the vehicle seems to be all over the road, I'm not sure if that's a mechanical issue or just normal for an SUV. Obviously when driving a large SUV, it's not good on gas at all, but I guess that's to be expected? The biggest issues I've had with the vehicle are that the fuel gauge does not work. When idling at a stop sign/light, the fuel gauge drops to empty and the gas light comes on. More often than not, even after filling the tank, the gauge will show empty and the gas light will be on, and it stays that way. So basically I never really know how much fuel I really have. Also, the Tow/Haul button is stuck on and will not go off.

- Chana F

It's a big strong SUV that I like 4 wheeling in

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

I haven't had any problems. Drives comfortably and I feel safe in it. The only problem I do have is the air conditioner stopped blowing really cold air. It works but not that good. I also have 4 wheel drive in it and it pulls a boat real good. Seats about 8 people. My dogs like riding in it. Has a lot of storage. Can load a lot of camping gear in it along with people. Gets pretty good gas mileage. Its a 4 door which I prefer since my dog goes with me all the time. Has a nice stereo and sounds good.

- Renee O

The Tahoe has been the best vehicle we have ever owned

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

Our Tahoe has been a good running vehicle my husband has used for years traveling to different states. Good gas mileage on highway but in town it does go thru quite bit. But with our big family of 6 it fits us comfortably. The only problems we have had are normal wear and tear for a vehicle that's 16 yrs old last year we had the transmission rebuilt she still running like a champ with over 250,000 miles on it

- Ashlee R

Loving my Chevrolet Tahoe through thick and thin.

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

I have no problems with my vehicle. It's old, and it needs the regular maintenance. Right now I need new tires. Other than doing the regular oil change and service, I don't spend money on my Tahoe, I love it! The seats need to be replaced because of wear and tear, but the engine is good. It drives really well, we take it on road trips every two months because my daughter is in school in North Carolina.

- Howard E

The electronic suspension is absolutely amazing

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

Computer and electrical issues. Alarm issues with key fobs, rear view mirror malfunctions, passenger window issue with rolling up. Sunroof derails occasionally. Rear climate control fan makes grinding sounds. Other than normal wear and tear it's a very comfortable vehicle to drive but reliability is questionable

- James M

Tahoe plenty of power very reliable but poor with the electric.

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

Well I actually love my Tahoe. But there are so many electric issues that should have been resolved but they didn't. So other than that I love it. Has been very reliable for me and my family. Horse power has plenty that's never a issue. And very comfortable especially long trips.

- Ryan B

2003 Tahoe review great for road trips

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

Large for a 6 person family. Great on gas for long road trips. Compressor gives out occasionally give out about every 2 years. Ac problems very few years. Large mirrors had compass to know which direction your going. Shows temp on rear view mirror had back window wiper.

- Liz M

It is a great truck and I will not sell it.

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

I love this truck. The only issue is that it has push button 4 wheel drive. I personally do not like this feature. I prefer manual. The push button does not always work. It is tricky to engage at times, and expensive to repair. Other than that, the truck is great.

- John P

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - The Perfect Car

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

The only issue I've ever had is that the gas cap is loose. I drive this car to work daily and have had no issues. It runs perfectly. Being six foot seven inches tall, I needed a car that I would fit into and this car fits me perfectly. I highly recommend this car.

- Grayson M

Looks awesome on the road. All around safe vehicle.

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

Its old but tough, very few repairs for its age. Pulls our camper easily. Looks great inside, roomy, leather seats. Looks good all over. Goes like a tank in snow, rain, icy conditions. Love the heated seats in the winter. Great stereo system with awesome sound.

- Kathy A

It is overall a good vehicle when cared for properly.

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

It is a used vehicle so I expected a few issues. It has gotten me from point a to b. I have made some repairs, replacements and upgrades since I purchased it. The seats are comfortable with power doors and windows as well as power seats. Automatic transmission.

- Nigel R

Comfortable seating with great handling makes for a great ride

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

Spacious interior with very deep consoles. The Chevy Tahoe does fairly well on gas but needs a minor tune up often. The tow capacity is great as well as very powerful. Very nice rims and great factory paint. A/C provides comfort throughout the entire vehicle

- Juan O
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