2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 190 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (34% of complaints); the 2005 and 2006 and 2008 and 2009 model years look more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
190
owner complaints
6
fire reports
75,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsOne of the most complained-about Suburban 1500 years (#1 of 14, age-adjusted)Weak spot: air bags (34%)6 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 190 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)34% · 58 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)12% · 20 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)10% · 18 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)7% · 12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)7% · 12 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)5% · 9 complaints
“Email to deputy administrator from constituent regarding NHTSA recall number 16v383 issues: may 27, 2016; he would like to know what can NHTSA do to direct gm to replace the airbag assembly. *ld *js”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2019
“Dash has multiple cracks, not sure the date when it happened, I used today's date, I just bought the vehicle, it looks like they tried to repair it. There is no support under the dash. Husband had a 2006 gmc sierra c2500 truck VIN # [xxx] and his cracked also, we do not own it anymore information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet suburban 1500. While the vehicle was parked outside the contact's place of employment, someone reported that they heard a loud noise as if glass shattered from the contact's vehicle. The contact went outside and noticed that the rear window glass was shattered. After viewing the security cameras, it was discovered that the window exploded on its own and without impact. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Feb 2019
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“Stability traction control light keeps coming on while in motion. With major oil consumption problems. Just in regular driving I've had transmission, and rear differential work done fixed the problem for a few months now back again with flashing check engine light. Saying cylinder 6 misfiring. I've already sunk in over 4k in this after buying it last year in dec.of 2017. After reading comments this really should be a recall. With so many of the same concerns and complaints that have been listed.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Dec 2018
“Fuel lines on fuel pump corroded and rusted due to design of fuel tank, allowing sediment and water to sit, causing raw fuel leak whenever engine is running. Poses extreme fire danger if not caught in time, as raw fuel dripping from vehicle onto ground.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2018
“I was driving on a city street and made a right turn onto another city street and the engine started running rough and idle rough, service stabilitrak light stayed on, service traction control, transmission jerks from 1st gear to 2nd gear, engine ticking/knocking, service engine light flashing, scan code came up as misfire on cylinder #4, took vehicle to repair shop and lifters were replaced among other things; see attached files.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2018
“"takata recall" once again I have attempted to schedule service to have the airbag inflators repaired or replaced as instructed by the recall notice. I have now been told that chevrolet has no remedy available for the recall and are currently waiting for analysis by the NHTSA of chevrolets independent testing which indicates the recall is not necessary. Chevrolet states the vehicle is safe to operate. I guess the proof will be seen if the airbag deploys in an accident.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2018
“I keep hearing that my airbag has been recalled, but nobody has a solution for it. I cannot endanger my family every time we ride in this car.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2018
“Takata recall I cannot get replaced at a dealer in the kansas city metro area. Can I get a replacement? How do I go about this? The safety of my children are in jeopardy.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet suburban 1500. While driving 45 mph, the check engine, stabilitrak, and stop engine now warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to courtesy chevrolet (located at 1220 e stone dr, kingsport, tn 37660, (888) 320-1411) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to properly diagnose the vehicle. The contact stated that the spark plugs, ignition wire, and oil sending unit were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 28 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
How other years compare
200594 complaints · 1 recalls2006solid year31 complaints · 2 recalls2007 (this page)worst year190 complaints · 0 recalls2008101 complaints · 0 recalls200955 complaints · 0 recalls
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Suburban 1500 years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 190 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The most complained-about area is air bags (34% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 75,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.