repaired · 2023 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 Chevrolet SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 292 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-050 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban has problems
292 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
146Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
42Structure11 crash/fire/injury
27Engine1 crash/fire/injury
25Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
11Latches/locks/linkages
9Power train
9Fuel/propulsion system
9Seat belts
8Electronic stability control (ESC)
3515 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 146 | 2 |
| Structure | 42 | 11 |
| Engine | 27 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 5 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 35 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 Chevrolet Suburban recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
121kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 37 air bags complaints. 30% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 48% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
1under 30k miles11under 100k miles26100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Suburban year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Suburban median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Chevrolet Suburban safety ratings
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 3 stars (23.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Suburban owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I did a safety recall repair at the GMC Chevrolet dealer in Bloomington, MN per the notice I recieved regarding the front airbag (Takata) (I believe the repair was in October 2022). I did not have a error code before doing the work but since I was traveling thought it best to do before I left. I…
Driving down the beltway at 60 mph and the side curtain airbags deployed with no impact and the seatbelts in the front locked up.
When scheduling for airbag recall repair the dealership has informed me that the service may cause the dash to crack or fall in during or after the install. They also advised me that this damage is not covered under the recall warranty. If the dash is not intact that will result in the airbag not…
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