Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Suburban owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My 2007 Suburban has extensive rust that has left the frame open and crumbling. It appears that the seals on the vehicle did not do their job. The spare tire cannot hold under it. I have never taken it into salt water nor has it had flood damage. Its main years on the road were in CT and NJ. I have never seen a vehicle with this amount of crumbling rust. I have to drive 2 hours each way to see my specialists at Shands Hospital in Gainesville every 2 - 3 months and as a female it does concern me that there is that lifter clicking as well as the oil disappears and yet there's no puddle. Also, the lighting in the cabin ac area doesn't function as well as the rear controls. In Florida my last two problems deal with my problem with heat. The a/c runs intermittently and sometimes only blows very hot air. …
I am filing this compliant about the cracked dash on my 2007 Chevy regency Suburban, which I purchased brand new in 2008. This dash has been cracked for over 7 years now. I have tried several times to get the dealership (reliable Chevrolet) in dallas, tx to fix the issue but was told it would cost me somewhere around $1,500 to do so. There are 2 cracks near the passenger side airbag edges then a massive hole over the console because the entire top of the console has cracked to into pieces. Likewise, the front panel of the console, inside the vent area has cracked and fallen about. I am scared for myself, wife, kids and any other innocent passenger(s) along for the ride because if the airbags do deploy, there is a huge possibility plastic shards will fly into their faces causing severe facial damage and or possible death.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the dashboard has been cracked for three years and now there are holes on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in la quinta, ca for a repair estimate. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at [phone] and stated that the VIN was not part of a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 12/13/2017 consumer stated the vehicle's dashboard cracked sept.2017, the dashboard caved in, leading to a huge hole. Updated 7/17/18
"Takata recall" the dashboard has cracked in several places and over the course of a few months, has completely broken over the instrument cluster. This is a safety hazard as I am afraid other pieces will fly out in the event of an accident. My family and I have been faithful customers of GM since the 50's but I am strongly considering another brand since GM does not honor or offer to fix repeated problems by its owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the instrument panel cover fractured due to defective material. The instrument panel cover was replaced twice; however, the failure was not corrected. Also, the interior door handles fractured and separated from the door frames. The door handles were replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the dashboard began to crack in multiple areas. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. ...updated 10/19/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact noticed a third crack on the dashboard by the passenger side air bag. The crack made the air come out of the vent higher than the rest of the dashboard. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 137,904.
The dash has cracked in multiple places, notably around the passenger air bag. The larger dash panel was replaced by the dealer but has cracked again, twice. The smaller, forward dash panel is also now cracked. The dealer has refused assistance. All cracks occurred while stationary. This vehicle is garaged.
Dash has been cracking for 2-3 years. Dealer refuses to document or remedy. Says vehicle is outside of warranty. This is a safety concern if the air bags go off or if a child was to reach up and touch the crack. It is razor sharp. 3 cracks total. Vehicle is garage kept and not sitting in the sun.
The front dash is cracking all across the the cab. The sharp points are so pointed that if the airbags are deployed it will cause cuts and possibly damage a person eyes
Body complaints in other Suburban years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the body & structure of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, 14% of the model year's 292 complaints. The component named most often is body (20 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Suburban body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, though it has 4 recalls for other components. 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 body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 20 injuries to body & structure 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.