2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500: common problems

Owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 filed 190 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and structure. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 190
involving a crash: 2

What fails most often

1 Air bags 33% of all complaints
2 Structure 15% of all complaints
3 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
4 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
5 Engine and cooling 7% of all complaints
6 Engine 6% of all complaints
7 Electronic stability control 6% of all complaints
8 Latches, locks, linkages 5% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Air bags: 63 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Structure: 29 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Electrical system: 26 complaints (14% of all).
Powertrain: 17 complaints (9% of all).
Engine and cooling: 13 complaints (7% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 190 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

door locks, latches, handles19 · 10%
warning lights, check engine11 · 6%
oil leak or consumption10 · 5%
smoke, burning smell, fire10 · 5%
airbag warning light6 · 3%
fuel system, fuel smell5 · 3%
windows, sunroof5 · 3%
knocking, grinding or other noise4 · 2%
seat belts4 · 2%
transmission slipping4 · 2%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Air bags	63	1
Structure	29	1
Electrical system	26	0
Powertrain	17	0
Engine and cooling	13	0
Engine	12	0
Electronic stability control	11	0
Latches, locks, linkages	9	0
Fuel system	6	0
Seat belts	5	0
Equipment	4	1
Seats	4	1
Tires	4	0
Exterior lighting	3	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

Driver's seat back broken and front passenger seat twisted after rear end collision. Vehicle was stationary on a highway when struck from behind by another vehicle going in excess of 65 mph. My vehicle was moved 30 feet from point of impact. Force of impact broke driver's seat back. Driver weighs 220 lbs.
Seats · crash · 2016-07-26 · NHTSA complaint #10888755
We all had seat belts on. I had a epileptic seizure and they said my foot hit the throttle so we might have be going faster when we hit. I last recall doing the speed limit. I went to the left and missed a power pole but hit the railroad tracks(these tracks are banked up on dirt and rock).
Air bags · crash · 2015-04-28 · NHTSA complaint #10713306
5 cant operate windows from back seat 6 rear seat will not fold up 7 rear window defroster not attached 8 amp missing from back if vechicle 9 driver seat will not operate. 10 rear radio an air gas no display 11 front rotors are bad.
Electronic stability control · 2019-03-16 · NHTSA complaint #11187202
The contact went outside and noticed that the rear window glass was shattered. After viewing the security cameras, it was discovered that the window exploded on its own and without impact. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Visibility · 2019-02-06 · NHTSA complaint #11174714
While driving 45 mph, the check engine, stabilitrak, and stop engine now warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to courtesy chevrolet (located at [address], kingsport, [ZIP], [phone]) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to properly diagnose the vehicle.
Engine · 2018-12-20 · NHTSA complaint #11162824
With major oil consumption problems. Just in regular driving I've had transmission, and rear differential work done fixed the problem for a few months now back again with flashing check engine light. Saying cylinder 6 misfiring. I've already sunk in over 4k in this after buying it last year in dec.of 2017.
Powertrain · 2018-12-09 · NHTSA complaint #11157096
Fuel lines on fuel pump corroded and rusted due to design of fuel tank, allowing sediment and water to sit, causing raw fuel leak whenever engine is running. Poses extreme fire danger if not caught in time, as raw fuel dripping from vehicle onto ground.
Fuel/propulsion system · 2018-11-20 · NHTSA complaint #11152803
I was driving on a city street and made a right turn onto another city street and the engine started running rough and idle rough, service stabilitrak light stayed on, service traction control, transmission jerks from 1st gear to 2nd gear, engine ticking/knocking, service engine light flashing, scan code came up as…
Engine · 2018-11-19 · NHTSA complaint #11152619

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20063
200718
200815
200910
201018
201113
201210
20135
201414
20159
201619
201734
201815
20197

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 2,139 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 6% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Suburban 1500 has 58 complaints (25 years in the data). This year has 190, above average.

What to check before buying

Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.

Questions and answers

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

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, structure, electrical system. Total complaints: 190. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: door locks, latches, handles (10%), warning lights, check engine (6%), oil leak or consumption (5%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2007 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.