Most common 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems
Share of the 190 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 complaints by model year
Best Suburban 1500 years: 1995, 1996, 1997. Years to avoid: 2025, 2023, 2011, 2004, 2007. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500:
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, GM provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative…
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In a letter dated August 27, 2008, general motors corp. (GM) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population.
What 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 owners say
Air bags all 63 →
My two children and I where coming home from a wrestling tournament traveling on a highway doing about 65 MPH. They were in the back seat. We all had seat belts on. I had a epileptic seizure and they said my foot hit the throttle so we might have be going faster when we hit. I last recall doing the speed limit. I went to the left and missed a power pole but hit the railroad tracks(these tracks are banked up on dirt and rock). Which caused the Suburban to some how roll 4 to 5 times down the tracks.we ended up on the other side of the tracks on our rims. Every tire was blown. Every window was shattered except the front it had a hole in a center of it which a railroad tie came thru. There are impressions of the railroad road tracks on the Suburban . The driver side of the Suburban is smash down to the driver head rest . I ended up with a broken neck. …
Takata recall: after receiving the recall court notice, October 2017, from tk holdings, inc, I took my vehicle to bomnin Chevrolet west kendall, 11701 sw 152 street, miami, fl 33177 to have the recall performed on my vehicle. The service manager informed me that general motors have extensively tested these airbags in several similar vehicles and that I was not in any danger and that the replacement airbags are still not available. I would like to point out that I received the first recall notice from general motors on July 2016 and since then I have checked with the dealership periodically to have this recall performed. Grand prize Chevrolet now bomnin Chevrolet continue to inform me that no parts are available to perform the recall and no repairs are authorized from general motors. This vehicle is operated on a daily basis and safety is paramount and of grave concern. …
Body & structure all 29 →
My two children and I where coming home from a wrestling tournament traveling on a highway doing about 65 MPH. They were in the back seat. We all had seat belts on. I had a epileptic seizure and they said my foot hit the throttle so we might have be going faster when we hit. I last recall doing the speed limit. I went to the left and missed a power pole but hit the railroad tracks(these tracks are banked up on dirt and rock). Which caused the Suburban to some how roll 4 to 5 times down the tracks.we ended up on the other side of the tracks on our rims. Every tire was blown. Every window was shattered except the front it had a hole in a center of it which a railroad tie came thru. There are impressions of the railroad road tracks on the Suburban . The driver side of the Suburban is smash down to the driver head rest . I ended up with a broken neck. …
I purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban approximately 18 months ago. It had approximately 86000 miles on it. At approximately 89000 miles the dash began cracking. It has continued to crack ever since. The first one was on the left front of the passenger side airbag. Since then I have numerous cracks on the drivers side over the instrument panel. This could be a hazard if the air bag is deployed and the dash breaks further and sends projectiles of the dash material airborne in a crash. This seems to be a problem with all of these model vehicles from 2007 to 2011. I believe it should be addressed and paid for by GM. Some of these cracks have happened while moving and one even happened from the interior getting cold inside.
Electrical system all 26 →
Safe lite auto glass placed polyeurethane glue on the rear window auto defroster metal contact to the rear window of my Chevy 2007 lt Suburban. I hit the remote starter and allowed the car to run for 9 minutes, the vehicle will auto shut off after 10 minutes. My daughter smelled smoke in the car so I inserted my ignition key and I rolled down the windows. I then backed my car out of the garage, pulled out of the driveway and my rear window exploded into pieces of glass everywhere. I called the police, filed a police report, filed a claim with my insurance company (geico, ref claim # : 0501768800101053) where the claims adjuster found that the metal contact did cause a chemical reaction with the polyurethane glue as the cause.
2007 Chevy sububan registered to the university of vanderbilt sitting in parking lot, the engine was off as well as was the ignition. Suddenly from within the engine compartment a massive fire broke out, the fire department from the city of hendersonville tennessee. Responded and put the fire out. Initial investigation from the officers at the scene indicated that it was an electrical fire coming from the control relay box attached to the left side fender wall. Vehicle is a 2007 Chevy Suburban purchased 10-31-2006 with 320,000 miles on vehicle police & fire at scene.
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| 6.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
| 6.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 a good car?
Based on 190 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Suburban 1500 rates avoid: 2.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Suburban 1500 at the same age. It is one of the Suburban 1500 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The air bags — 63 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the body & structure (29) and electrical system (26).
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995, 1996 and 1997. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2023, 2011, 2004 and 2007. See the full Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 74,000 miles; 35% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.