MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 Tahoe Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 246 complaints 1995 1996: 283 complaints 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1999: 552 complaints 2000: 282 complaints 2000 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 466 complaints 2005: 293 complaints 2005 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1176 complaints 2007 2008: 528 complaints 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2010 2011: 446 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2015: 657 complaints 2015 2016: 256 complaints 2017: 173 complaints 2018: 103 complaints 2019: 104 complaints 2020: 55 complaints 2020 2021: 440 complaints 2022: 182 complaints 2023: 209 complaints 2024: 61 complaints 2025: 45 complaints 2025 2026: 20 complaints 2026
2007: 1176 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19913
19926
19938
199419
1995246
1996283
1997410
1998263
1999552
2000282
2001512
2002449
2003507
2004466
2005293
2006114
20071176
2008528
2009284
2010314
2011446
2012178
2013232
201490
2015657
2016256
2017173
2018103
2019104
202055
2021440
2022182
2023209
202461
202545
202620

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

AIR BAGS 43%

43% of complaints: air bags — 501 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180409

"TAKATA RECALL" - CAN'T GET MY AIRBAG FIXED. THEY HAVE NO REPLACEMENT AIRBAG

NHTSA ODI report, 20171109

TAKATA INFLATORS WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 02/28/2012 AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND I WAS INJURED BECAUSE OF THIS SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES SINCE THEN I HAVEN'T BEEN THE SAME FROM MY HEAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171109

STRUCTURE 24%

24% of complaints: structure — 281 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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BOTH OF MY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN CUT SEVERAL TIMES ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BY THE PEELING OF THE CHROME ON THE DOOR HANDLES IN THE BACK SEATS. THE DASH IS CRACKING WHICH I HAVE SEEN THIS COMPLAINT ON MANY MANY 2007 GM SUV'S.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120918

DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CHROME IS PEELING OFF AND CUT MY FINGER. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120913

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE MOVING THROUGH A TOUCHLESS CAR WASH WITH THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE REAR LIFTGATE OPENED. THE MACHINE SHATTERED THE GLASS. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED HAND CUTS FROM THE GLASS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070820

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 146 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the power steering became soft, and the vehicle started to lose forward momentum.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231102

ENGINE 5%

5% of complaints: engine — 58 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 5%

5% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 53 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 1176
I 20080204 — PE (closed 20080612)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20080612 — EA (closed 20080908)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20080912 — 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, SI

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://WW

Campaign 08V441000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090914 — PE (closed 20100523)

Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk

I 20100523 — EA (closed 20110718)

Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk

R 20100611 — 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 E

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 BEE

Campaign 10V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210301 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V050000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20210920 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021.

Campaign 21V052000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (501 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (281 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (146 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V441000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V240000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V050000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V052000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?

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

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.