Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, he smelled a strong burning rubber odor. The air bag and emergency brake warning lamps also illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the wiring harness was chafed and burned near the lift gate that extended to the fuse box. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
Faults or shorts in the electrical harnesses have caused premature failure of headlamps and brake lights. Taking the vehicle to the dealership and the auto parts store they confirm that many people come in with this similar failure. Known issue with supplier quality on GM forums suggest that this has been an ongoing issue since model launch. We have replaced all lights and fuses chasing the harness and not still have the dealership stating that the entire electrical harness system needs replaced.
No crashes or injuries. On the indicated date I had the engine turned off with the keys in the ignition, listening to the radio. After a short time approximately 10 minutes, I discovered that the car battery was completely drained. I have been careful not let these incidents occur again but it has repeated at least 6 times. The most recent time was when I had a flat tire replaced and the tire service tech attempted to reprogram the tire pressure monitor system at which time, the battery was drained immediately. The reprogramming was impossible because the battery would not provide electricity to complete the TPMS. I followed the owner's manual's instructions' and had the same results, a dead battery and unsuccessful attempt. I now have a useless TPMS and the danger of getting stranded with a dead battery. The dealership offers to attempt to fix the problem starting at $99.00 +. …
No crashes or injuries. On 2 occasions, with the ignition off and listening to the radio for about 10 minutes, the vehicle failed to start. On another occasion was cleaning the interior with the doors open and interior lights on. The vehicle failed to start. Drove the vehicle a short distance after recharging the battery. Vehicle failed to start for return trip. Took vehicle (2007 Suburban ltz to dealer for an electrical system check. They reported that everything checked out OK. Had another incident of nostart trying to leave home during a snow storm. Finally replaced the battery and have had no problems since. Range of dates is from jan 2008 through jan 2010.
2007 Suburban ltz battery has been completely drained 2x within one month. Once after having the doors and back open for approx 10 min and the other at a car wash while the staff cleaned the inside of the vehicle. ( approx 10 min). First time dealer blamed the cold and the lack of driving at the time, had the battery tested and the battery is completely dead. Will be taking to dealership tomorrow. Reading the reviews and am astonished that there are so many complaints about the battery drain issue. We purchased this vehicle as a family vehicle, but am very concerned with its reliability. This is a huge issue for a family with children.
Tire pressure monitoring system was problematic for years. The display would light and message center would indicate all tires were low when none were by check of accurate gauge. This problem has finally been addressed at least temporarily. Check engine lights stay on. Vehicle has been to shop and dealer on multiple occasions. Tests have been run and the codes reset, to no avail. The check engine light is on and vehicle performance seems normal, however, the warning light remains useless for any "real" problem. Please consider the low mileage (currently 18,224) when considering problems.
In August last year I purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. At 2000 miles the car is 1st totally draining the battery ( I was in camping in the middle of the forest- they found me after 3 hrs- sheriff dept). Since then every month same and the dealer can not find the problem. They changed 3 batteries. Today 2/21/2007 is the 7th time. I pay $825/mth + rent a car every month -- they do not pay for rent a car because they start blame each other. GMC is blaming the dealer and the dealer GMC. I'm in the middle and I don't have a car. I need your help thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking violently and the stability traction control sensor illuminated intermittently. Also, the contact mentioned that the check engine light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that there had been thirty different codes on the computer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
NHTSA investigations
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.
Electrical complaints in other Suburban 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 14% of the model year's 190 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles, and 27% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 4 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.