MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:21.135Z

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

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 74 complaints 2000: 67 complaints 2000 2001: 92 complaints 2002: 120 complaints 2003: 175 complaints 2003 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 94 complaints 2006: 31 complaints 2006 2007: 190 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 80 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 27 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2007: 190 complaints
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YearComplaints
19949
19958
19969
199716
199814
199974
200067
200192
2002120
2003175
2004182
200594
200631
2007190
2008101
200955
201053
201180
20211
202317
20240
202527
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 32%

32% of complaints: air bags — 60 distinct reports on file.

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

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20171103

TAKATA RECALL

NHTSA ODI report, 20171102

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.

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

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 12 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file.

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

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

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 (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2003 ◆ 2002

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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 32% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.