Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 189 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 63 complaints
- Structure 29 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 13 complaints
Of the 189 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 189 complaints, owners report 28 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has an average rating due to a moderate number of complaints, particularly in airbags, structure, and electrical systems. Limited evidence on recalls restricts a comprehensive assessment of reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 60,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Structure | 75,000–125,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Uneven body panel gaps
- Flickering electrical components
- Transmission shifts harshly
- Rattling noise under body
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.