Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Chevrolet Suburban has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 292 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V050000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V052000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V441000 HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 146 complaints
- Structure 42 complaints
- Unknown or Other 38 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 11 complaints
Of the 292 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 292 complaints, owners report 44 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Chevrolet Suburban has a moderate number of complaints, mainly concerning airbags, and recalls that address electrical and airbag issues. The complaint volume is neither high nor very low, suggesting an average reliability profile. The limited data on recalls and mixed complaints suggest potential concerns but aren't overwhelmingly problematic.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| Electrical system | 70,000-120,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| Vehicle structure | 100,000-150,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | 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 fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Electrical glitches
- Unusual engine noises
- Door lock malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.