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 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. …
My Suburban locked itself with the keys inside of it. It is available for inspection. I had a two-month baby in the car on an 80-degree day trapped for over 10 minutes. At that young age they have no temperature regulation. I took the vehicle into a local mechanic, and it was confirmed. It has not been inspected by the police, manufacturer, or insurance as we bought this vehicle outright from a Facebook Ad. There was a suspension message that appeared on the dash, and we bought it like that. However, I'm unsure to how long that had been on prior to that. My husband was going to work on it over the next weekend as it was supposed to be a work vehicle for him.
There is an electrical problem with driver side door harness which causes my car not to start causing me to have to keep replacing the fuel pump from malfunction of ground wires leading to the fuel pump and ECU from what I am told
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. On several occasions, the air conditioner became inoperable without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause a fire. The vehicle was taken to hall Chevrolet chesapeake (3412 western branch blvd, chesapeake, va [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the motor blower overheated and burned, and the wire harness ruined the control module. The dealer stated that the control module, blower motor, and wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 62,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the rear windshield wiper activated independently and all the warning indicators illuminated. There was a burning odor coming from the front and rear area of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the wiring into the fuse box was melted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the main wiring harness had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. While the vehicle was parked, the console caught on fire due to an electrical shortage from the cigarette lighter. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,601.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. While attempting to start the vehicle, it began to shake and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to slow down and the reduced engine power indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. As a result of the failure, the vehicle was almost t-boned by a tractor trailer. The vehicle was able to be maneuvered to the side of the road where it was restarted successfully. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and the brake switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was brought back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring to the ECM connector 2 and wiring harness needed to be changed. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air conditioner motor failed to operate. The contact attempted to remedy the failure by replacing the air conditioner fan motor and connector cable, but the failure persisted. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact smelled a burning odor of electrical wires inside the vehicle and smoke appeared under the steering wheel. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving 25 MPH, smoke entered into the cabin of the vehicle. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood on the driver's side and wires were exposed. The contact stated that the potential fire occurred due to NHTSA campaign number: 10V240000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to be repaired at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges became inoperable. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new instrument cluster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Related recalls
Electrical system
GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; Hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl; Saturn outlook; and model year 2009…
Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently…
Electrical system
GM is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 Buick lucerne; Cadillac dts; Hummer h2; my 2007-2008 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, Saturn outlook; and my 2008 Buick enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system.
Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners May contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.Cadillac.com;…
Electrical complaints in other Suburban years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, 9% of the model year's 292 complaints. The component named most often is wiring (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Suburban electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 10V-240 (electrical system, Jun 4, 2010); NHTSA recall 08V-441 (electrical system, Aug 28, 2008). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Suburban electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 74,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 6 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.