chevrolet Suburban problems
0 safety recalls. 481 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR…
Cracked dashboard. Continues to get worse. Cracks get bigger and more cracks appear.
TAKATA RECALL - WE WERE NOTIFIED THAT OUR AIR BAGS WERE DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THAT LETTER CAME IN JULY 2016 WE DRIVE OUR GRANDKIDS IN THIS CAR. WE HAVE ASKED OVER AND OVER AGAIN WHEN WE WILL GET NEW ONES. SAME ANSWER WHEN WE GET SOME. IT IS NOT 2 YEARS AND STILL…
TAKATA RECALL CONTACTED GLENDORA CHEVROLET, IN GLENDORA, CA, THE DEALERSHIP WHICH SOLD THE VEHICLE (AND WAS ALSO LISTED ON THE AIRBAGRECALL.COM WEBSITE) TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG ISSUE AS STATED WITHIN THE WEBSITE AND FEDERAL COURT NOTICE. WAS INFORMED BY…
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 481 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 205 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Suburban has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 481 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.