2007 Chevrolet Suburban reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 358
- 24 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 146 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 4 reported crashes · 63 injuries · 8 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,456
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+50
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2005-2009
+89
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
41%
Air Bags: 146 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
- AIR BAGS 146
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 38
- ENGINE 26
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21
- STRUCTURE:BODY 20
3 recalls on record for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
- NHTSA 21V052000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 21V050000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 10V240000 · 2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Chevrolet Suburban units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
NHTSA has 358 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (146 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Chevrolet Suburban units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (146), unknown or other (38), engine (26), electrical system (21). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.