Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (electronic stability control and traction control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Since November 11, 2014, the stability track turns off while driving. I recently relocated to philadelphia, pa from austin, texas. I have called several dealers and have been told it's a sensor (that according one honest dealer, doesn't exist). The worst moment of all was during a drive into work after moving to philadelphia. It was snowing maybe an inch or two, the stability control turned off on it's own. I went to break and my truck pulled to the right and bounced to a stop, narrowly avoiding a couple standing on the sidewalk. I managed to get to the office by driving 25 miles per hour for 10 miles. I again called several dealers one who agreed to look at my truck at no cost. He had my truck for the day and could not duplicate the issue. What I found was most of the dealers only drive the vehicle around the block, never more then a couple of minutes. …
I have been dealing with the same problem as the previous complaint...ironically, my vehicle was manufactured in tx too, but, I purchased it used in va in 2011 odometer-73,625. To date, I only have 101,225- I started having constant stabilitrack/traction control issues right after 100,000- caused steering wheel to lock up and loss of power in addition to door locks suddenly locking/unlocking, car alarm going off, and hazard blinkers not working (all while in the middle of rush hour traffic)! After this constant issue was "repaired"-for 6th time, a few months later, I experienced a different problem. After waiting at a stop light, the vehicle would not accelerate-I had to push gas all the way to the floor, barely reaching 20mph, then, the car started shaking & to make matters worse, the brakes were barely working. Thankfully, I was near a parking lot & was able to pull over. …
My issues started almost two years ago when dropping my child off at daycare. I was on the highway and noticed a loud ticking noise coming from the engine. At first I was not sure what it was until I pulled in the daycare and it was evident something was wrong. At that point the stablitrak and traction control light started flashing. I had to have the vehicle towed because I tried to move it and when I put it in gear it jerked so hard I was scared the engine blew. I took it to the certified Chevy mechanic, cylinder 6 misfire. We replaced the plugs, coil packs etc, trying to see what the issue could be. He finally replaced all 16 lifters, cam, head gaskets and oil pump as well. Once he got it together, it was still a misfire on cylinder 6. He took it apart to look at the pistons, they were fine. The top of the motor he practically everything brand new on it. …
My 2007 Tahoe all of the sudden started shaking and bucking while driving with my wife and two small kids (on valentines! Wife was not happy). The service engine light came on as well as warning messages saying the traction control failed, check brake system and service stabilink system. It limped to our house and then it stalled and eventually was very hard to start. I took it to the dealership next morning and was told that the #6 lifter collapsed and they needed to check the camshaft to see if that was damaged. I'm still waiting on the call to see what the total damage is but I was told it was the active fuel management system. I also saw a lot of people's complaints online of the same thing. GM needs to own up and recall this issue. The estimate I got was around $3,500-$4,500 to repair this.
The vehicle has a faulty throttle body and throttle position sensor that cause the vehicle to go into "engine power reduced" mode which basically means the vehicle doesn't move. The engine is still running, but the vehicle is inoperable. This has happened to me dozens of times, in intersections, and I have to roll off the side of the road. Additionally, the intake gaskets leak allowing fluid into the engine. The dash cracked. We have also replaced the air ride shocks (ltz model), the connector will wear a hole in the shock. We have also replaced broken motor mounts and tie rod ends. Additionally, the vehicle was constantly running hot and we replaced the thermostat and radiator. The vehicle leaks oil and our mechanic said that it's the rear main seal that needs to be replaced.
While driving the Tahoe out of no where the warning light pops on says no traction control and that the engine is decreasing power and the car shuts off the power steering turns off and it leaves my wife in scarey situations it is a common issue as I have researched multiple tahoes suburbans silverados of similar year have the same exact issue...how is this not recalled and gms responsibility to fix before ppl start losing there lives...this is extremely dangerous...I am selling this Tahoe asap and this was my wifes dream car..thanks GM for standing behind your work and taking care or problems you created.
While driving the vehicle the stab trac warning pops up on the message window and we lose power. We have had it to the garage for the same problem multiple times and we have replaced multiple different things and it keeps coming back. As per online records of this vehicle it appears shelby does not know how to fix it either. I'm tired of just throwing parts at it and want to fix it permanently. Every time this problem occurs in a while we are driving at at least above species of 40 miles an hour and to be honest it's more of a safety hazard because it goes into limp mode and then you can only go 10 to 15 MPH.
Under numerous circumstances, the "service stablilitrak and service traction control " appears in the dash message center along with audible beeps. Shortly after this happens the vehicle engine goes into limp mode with limited power and speed. I have been on interstates with heavy traffic and this becomes challenging to remedy asap and get out of the way. The original part suggested was the throttle body, this was replaced and the problem seemed to go away for 12-16 month. The problem has come back and the throttle body is not suspect this time. The dealer bascially trouble shoots the problem with parts.
130,000 miles on this 2007 Tahoe. Had just exited the freeway and was going about 30 MPH on a high traffic street (speed limit is 55) when my car started shaking and the engine light turned on, engine stabilizing, brake light turned on, track control stabilizing, every light/sensor turned on as my car was shutting down. The engine was still on and was shaking but I could not drive. I turned the car off for a few minutes and then turned it back on just so I can try to get back to work. Taking it to the shop after work to see what is happening.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving 45 MPH, the service engine warning light, traction control warning light, and stabiltrac warning light illuminated. On several occasions, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond. While the vehicle was stationary or parked, it backfired. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
Traction Control complaints in other Tahoe years
Frequently asked questions
How common are traction control problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA has 54 complaints about the stability & traction control of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5% of the model year's 1,177 complaints. The component named most often is automatic (asc) (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 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 Tahoe traction control problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles, and 9% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to stability & traction control 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.