2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-16T08:27:55.106Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 190 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	9
1995	8
1996	9
1997	16
1998	14
1999	74
2000	67
2001	92
2002	120
2003	175
2004	182
2005	94
2006	31
2007	190
2008	101
2009	55
2010	53
2011	80
2021	1
2023	17
2024	0
2025	28
2026	11

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 33%

33% of complaints: air bags — 63 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY

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THE DOOR HANDLES HAVE CUT THREE MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY BECAUSE THE METAL IS PEELING OFF OF THE PLASTIC. SEAT BELTS ARE FALLING APART AND AT LEAST 3 OF THEM DO NOT LATCH AT ALL. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131008

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

THIS HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR OVER A YEAR WITH NO REMEDY AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171103

TAKATA RECALL

NHTSA ODI report, 20171102

STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH INJURY

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CHROME PEELING OFF OF INSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAS BECOME HAZARDOUS, WHICH CUT 2 OF MY FINGERS. I'M NOW AFRAID TO OPEN MY DOOR W/O GETTING CUT. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS AS A RECALL ITEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130617

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and wiring.

FIRE

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TRAVELERS IN SUBROGEE OF CLIFFORD BOYER: MR BOYER'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND SUFFERED A TOTAL LOSS AS A RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL DEFECT IN THE GMC VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080219

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT. OWNER HEARD HORN GOING OFF AT 3AM AND LOOKED OUTSIDE AND SAW A SMALL FIRE ON DRIVER SIDE FRONT HOOD NEAR TIRE AREA. FIRE BURNED INTENSELY THROUGHOUT LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080212

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 190

I 20080204 — PE (closed 20080612)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20080612 — EA (closed 20080908)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for air bags issues (63 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (29 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (26 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.