How many problems does the 2007 CHEVROLET Suburban have?

The 2007 CHEVROLET Suburban currently has 480 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2007 CHEVROLET Suburban?

The most common problems reported for the 2007 CHEVROLET Suburban are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2007 CHEVROLET Suburban problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2007 CHEVROLET Suburban comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2007 CHEVROLET Suburban Problems

AIR BAGS

174 complaints

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 now have a service airbag for the driver side which has now come on. I spoke to one dealer in another state (I was traveling) and he said that had nothing to do with the recall work that was done and wanted me to come in for a estimate for a possible repair??? Can you please assist me?

May 21, 2023

I AM CLAIMING THE CHANGE OF THE AIRBAGS, COULD YOU HELP ME IN THIS MATTER, THANKS IN ADVANCE

May 15, 2021

2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED WITH A NEW VEHICLE DUE TO THE AIRBAG FAILURE RECALL.*JS

Apr 15, 2021

I CALLED MY LOCAL GLEN SMITH CHEVY DEALER TO GET MY AIR BAG REPAIRED AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE IN THE MAIL THAT THEY HAD THEM. THEY TOLD ME THEY DIDN'T HAVE THEM AND DIDN'T KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. I CALLED THE CHEVY CONSUMER NUMBER AND GOT THE SAME ANSWER. THIS IS THE SAME RUN AROUND IVE BEEN GETTING FOR SEVERAL YEARS WHILE I'M DRIVING A CAR THAT COULD POTENTIALLY HURT OR KILL THE PASSENGER IN THE CAR.... WHY DID THIS GET SENT OUT IF THISDEALERS WONT REPAIR THEM?

Apr 12, 2021

TL* TAKATA RECALL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V050000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mar 08, 2021

+ 169 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

43 complaints

The front dash is cracking all across the the cab. The sharp points are so pointed that if the airbags are deployed it will cause cuts and possibly damage a person eyes

Jul 09, 2023

THE DASH BOARD IS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE AREAS THAT COULD IMPACT THE PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

Apr 22, 2021

THE DASHBOARD IS BADLY CRACKED. IT WILL COST ABOUT $1,000 TO REPAIR WHICH REDUCES THE NET PROCEEDS IF WE SELL IT. WE DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE SELLING IT WITHOUT THE REPAIR AND DOUBT ANYONE WOULD WANT TO BUY IT IN THIS CONDITION. I ALSO FEEL SOMEWHAT UNSAFE DRIVING IT CONSIDERING THE AIRBAG ISSUES. IT'S GRADUALLY GOTTEN WORSE, SO NO SPECIFIC DATE THAT I CAN RECALL.

Mar 24, 2021

I AM FILING THIS COMPLIANT ABOUT THE CRACKED DASH ON MY 2007 CHEVY REGENCY SUBURBAN, WHICH I PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2008. THIS DASH HAS BEEN CRACKED FOR OVER 7 YEARS NOW. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO GET THE DEALERSHIP (RELIABLE CHEVROLET) IN DALLAS, TX TO FIX THE ISSUE BUT WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST ME SOMEWHERE AROUND $1,500 TO DO SO. THERE ARE 2 CRACKS NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EDGES THEN A MASSIVE HOLE OVER THE CONSOLE BECAUSE THE ENTIRE TOP OF THE CONSOLE HAS CRACKED TO INTO PIECES. LIKEWISE, THE FRONT PANEL OF THE CONSOLE, INSIDE THE VENT AREA HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN ABOUT. I AM SCARED FOR MYSELF, WIFE, KIDS AND ANY OTHER INNOCENT PASSENGER(S) ALONG FOR THE RIDE BECAUSE IF THE AIRBAGS DO DEPLOY, THERE IS A HUGE POSSIBILITY PLASTIC SHARDS WILL FLY INTO THEIR FACES CAUSING SEVERE FACIAL DAMAGE AND OR POSSIBLE DEATH.

Jul 08, 2019

DASH HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS, NOT SURE THE DATE WHEN IT HAPPENED, I USED TODAY'S DATE, I JUST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, IT LOOKS LIKE THEY TRIED TO REPAIR IT. THERE IS NO SUPPORT UNDER THE DASH. HUSBAND HAD A 2006 GMC SIERRA C2500 TRUCK VIN # [XXX] AND HIS CRACKED ALSO, WE DO NOT OWN IT ANYMORE INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jun 13, 2019

+ 38 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

36 complaints

Cracked dashboard. Continues to get worse. Cracks get bigger and more cracks appear.

Dec 29, 2024

I purchased 2007 Chevy suburban on 2014 and a year after the dashboard start with a crack on the side of the passenger.

Jul 06, 2021

PLASTIC DASH HAS SEVERAL CRACKS FROM FRONT TO BACK. ONE NEAR PASSENGER AIR BAG. IF THIS WERE TO DEPLOY IT COULD ADD ADDITIONAL DAMAGING DEBRIS. ALSO APPEARANCE IS BAD AND DEVALUES VEHICLE. HAPPENED WITHIN THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP AND CONTINUED USE OF STATIONARY, IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS OR HIGHWAY DRIVING.

May 11, 2021

DASH PANEL CRACKED OVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND AROUND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OPENING.

Jan 28, 2021

MY SUBURBANS DASH HAS CRACKED IN TWO SPOTS. ONE BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND ONE TO THE LEFT/UPPER OF THE DRIVER SIDE CLUSTER.

Jan 23, 2020

+ 31 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

29 complaints

My Suburban locked itself with the keys inside of it. It is available for inspection. I had a two-month baby in the car on an 80-degree day trapped for over 10 minutes. At that young age they have no temperature regulation. I took the vehicle into a local mechanic, and it was confirmed. It has not been inspected by the police, manufacturer, or insurance as we bought this vehicle outright from a Facebook Ad. There was a suspension message that appeared on the dash, and we bought it like that. However, I'm unsure to how long that had been on prior to that. My husband was going to work on it over the next weekend as it was supposed to be a work vehicle for him.

Oct 15, 2025

My suburban 2007 drains battery overnight, tried different alternator and batteries but continuously drains battery’s.

Jul 11, 2024

THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. IT'S NOW MAKING RANDOM CLICKING NOISES. STATIONARY.

Oct 16, 2020

MY BATTERY IS DRAINING. I PUT $300 WORTH OF PARTS IN IT AND COME TO FIND OUT IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT OTHER PEOPLE WITH SUBURBANS ARE HAVING AS WELL. IT CAUSED MY BRAKE LIGHT TO STOP WORKING EVEN WITH NEW BULBS, THERE IS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM MY AIR VENTS, MY BATTERY IS DRAINING WHILE I'M DRIVING THE CAR, MY DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT FOR NO REASON AND SOMETIMES THE RADIO DOESN'T WANT TO WORK OR THE LOCKS. I WILL HIT U LOCK BUT SOMETIMES I HAVE TO HIT THE BUTTON MORE THEN ONCE. IT DOES IT WHEN I'M DRIVING. I CAN CHARGE THE BATTERY AND IT WILL BE GOOD FOR ABOUT A DAY THEN I HAVE TO CHARGE IT AGAIN. I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY TESTED AND IT IS GOOD AND I HAVE A BRAND NEW ALTERNATOR AND HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY FOR MY MECHANIC TO DO SOME LOOKING AROUND THE CAR. THAT IS WHEN WE FOUND OUT IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. WE JUST HAVEN'T PIN POINTED TO EXACTLY WHAT BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO KEEP LOOKING. I CALLED CHEVY AND THEY SAID THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO EVEN THO SOME CHEVYS DO HAVE A RECALL FOR WIRING BUT MINE DOES NOT.

Oct 14, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONSOLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE FROM THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,601.

Feb 08, 2019

Fire: 1

+ 24 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

27 complaints

As the current investigation is going for the General Motors engines 2014-2025 5.3L and 6.2L for AFM/DFM. The same is happening with 2007 - 2014 5.3L engines with DOD. I had a 2014 Chevy Suburban with the 5.3L I had to rebuild the passenger side due to a DOD lifter failing. My current, 2007 Suburban is starting to make a DOD lifter tap, again on the passenger side. I will be getting a full rebuilt engine with the DOD system deleted to prevent this in the future. Hundreds have had this happen in the car forums and I can not imagine how many have encountered the same issue but do not say anything due to chalking it up to mileage, age of the vehicle, or just accepting the failure by design. Most are simply taking it on the chin; paying out of pocket or doing the work themselves to repair, delete, or modify the engines. I understand there is time and the age of the vehicles against these claims, but acknowledgement and shedding light on this known issue from General Motors will help just as much.

May 05, 2025

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 50-60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started jerking. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to Triple A service station, where the cause of the failure could not be determined; however, unknown plugs and wire were replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where flour coil packs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that intake lifter of cylinder #1 was not moving due to a collapsed lifter roller, which lead to oil built up on the oil pan and the rear main seal. The dealer determined that engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

Oct 10, 2023

The engine has a collapsed lifter that has failed. This problem is placing us at risk of breaking down while driving. I live in a busy city that has a lot of traffic. When I have money, I plan to take the vehicle to the dealership to confirm. I first noticed the problem by hearing the engine make a clicking sound when the engine is running. The sound is coming from the area of lifter location.

Sep 13, 2023

The engine began smoking really bad when driving down highway and car locked down. It became undriveable. I was out of town when happened and had to have towed. Mechanic confirmed motor is bad and has to be replaced. Just had transmission replaced 2 weeks prior to this happening. Transmission has had to be replaced 2 x's since I have owned vehicle.

May 24, 2023

ENGINE IS MALFUNCTIONING AND USING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL (1 QUART EVERY 1-2 WEEKS). THE MANUFACTURER BUILT BAD MOTORS IN 2007 AND KNOWINGLY COVERED IT UP. THE VEHICLES WERE STILL SOLD TO CONSUMERS AND RATHER THAN FIXING THE ISSUE (ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED) THE MANUFACTURER IS PLACING ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND COST ($9,000 FIX) ON THE CONSUMER, EVEN WHEN REPORTED BEFORE 100,000 MILES. THE MANUFACTURER KNOWINGLY SOLD LEMON VEHICLES AND REFUSES TO FIX.

Apr 15, 2019

+ 22 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

17 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO REVERSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE PARK POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Nov 14, 2014

THE FORWARD SPRAG UNIT BROKE WHICH ENDED UP NOT ONLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME OUT OF DRIVE WHILE WE WERE DRIVING BUT ALSO CAUSED SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION TO REQUITE AN ENTIRE REBUILD. FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS ARE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND THE TAHOE, YUKON AND BECAUSE THE COMPANY REFUSES TO BACK THEIR PRODUCTS AND RECALL THE ISSUE, IT ENDS UP BECOMING A HUGE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON A FAMILY. THANKFULLY THERE WAS NO ONE FOLLOWING DIRECTLY BEHIND US WHEN THIS HAPPENED OR IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. CHEVROLET NEEDS TO TAKE NOTE AND STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS. CONSUMERS HAVE A RIGHT TO EXPECT A QUALITY VEHICLE THAT SHOULD LAST WELL BEYOND 100K MILES WITHOUT REQUIRING THIS KIND OF MAJOR REPAIR. NOTE THAT GM IS SO AWARE OF THIS SAFETY PROBLEM, THEY ACTUALLY UPDATED THEIR INPUT SPRAG ON LATER CARS TO MAKE THEM STRONGER. THATS RIGHT, THEY HAVE UPDATED THE COMPONENT BUT REFUSE TO RECALL THE ONES ALREADY IN VEHICLES THAT WERE WEAK. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP THAT REBUILT MY TRANSMISSION HAD THE EXACT SAME ISSUE ON THE VEHICLE THAT FOLLOWED MINE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PATTERN WITH GM THAT THE NHTSA SHOULD LOOK INTO. *TR

Apr 04, 2014

TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING HAD BEEN SLIGHT VIBRATION SEVERAL MONTH PRIOR WHICH WAS REPORTED TO DEALER-HE SAID WHEEL BALANCE-DID NOT HELP ONLY 1ST AND 2ND GEAR WORKED. LOCAL DEALER QUOTED $2,800 TO REPLACE. DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR OVER A MONTH.GM OFFERED TO PAY 45%. I WOULD PAY $1540. WHEN PICKED UP CAR I HAD TO PAY $2300! TOLD THE WARRANTY FROM GM CAUSED THE PRICE TO GO UP. THE CAR STILL HAS A VIBRATION. A CAR WITH 80,000 MILES SHOULD NOT NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jan 06, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT THEY COULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.

Dec 13, 2012

ON TWO OCCASIONS AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT READ "SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE" APPEARED ON THE DISPLAY. I MENTIONED THIS TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHILE THERE FOR AN OIL CHANGE, AND WAS TOLD THAT EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT OKAY, AND THAT I SHOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN 2WD, NOT AUTO. ALSO, I HAVE BEEN HAVING A TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE ISSUE THAT STARTED BETWEEN 50,000 MILES AND 58,000 MILES AND WAS VERY SPORADIC. WHEN STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP (STOP LIGHT FOR EXAMPLE), THE TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T ENGAGE AS I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. AFTER 10 TO 15 SECONDS OF PRESSING MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD FINALLY ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE SLOWLY WITH THE ENGINE REVVING. I MENTION THIS TO THE DEALER WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000 MILES AND I'M TOLD THAT THEY WILL NEED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FOR A FEW HOURS AND THERE IS A COST OF $120 PLUS TAX TO PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. AS MY SCHEDULE DID NOT ALLOW FOR THIS THAT DAY, I LEFT. THE PROBLEM WAS VERY SPORADIC AT THIS POINT. AT 63,000 MILES I AM DRIVING OVER A MOUNTAIN PASS AND THE DISPLAY READS SOMETHING ALONG THE LINES OF "TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING". I PULL OFF THE ROAD AND WAIT FOR IT TO COOL, THEN MAKE MY WAY HOME. I ENTIRE TRIP HOME THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING BETWEEN ALL GEARS AND SHIFTING HARD IN THE HIGHER GEARS. I TAKE IT INTO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY AND I'M TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I AM ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE IS "NO EXTERNAL CAUSE FOR THIS FAILURE" AND " THE INNER MECHANISM OF THE TRANSMISSION HAS FALLEN APART AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED". MY POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ENDED 6 MONTHS AGO, SO I FACE A $3,350 BILL FOR THIS REPAIR. AFTER I COMPLAIN TO GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE, THEY AGREE TO PAY 30% OF THE REPAIR AND 5 DAYS OF THE RENTAL CAR, BUT I FEEL THEY SHOULD PAY THE ENTIRE AMOUNT. *TR

Jun 01, 2012

+ 12 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

15 complaints

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 being able to properly deploy.

Aug 18, 2022

TOP OF THE DASH HAS SEVERE CRACKS OVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. CRACKING IS CONTINUOUSLY GETTING WORSE. *TR

Apr 15, 2020

AIRBAG RECALL, NO REMEDY AVAILABLE; DASHBOARD CRACK.

Dec 06, 2019

(1)TAKATA RECALL (2) DASH BOARD CRACKED AT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND BY PASSENGER AIRBAG. PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION. WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT IS A COMMON ISSUE FOR THIS YEAR/MODEL CHEVROLET AND WOULD HAVE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH A GM DEALER.

Jul 09, 2017

DASHBOARD CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AS WELL AS OTHER LOCATIONS ON THE DASH. THE CONCERN IS THAT THE AIRBAG INFLATION WILL BE IMPEDED BY THE CRACKING DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE CRACK OCCURRED.

Jun 20, 2017

+ 10 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

14 complaints

I PURCHASED MY SUBURBAN WITH EXISTING GM WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE HAD ROUGHLY 47,000 MILES ON IT AND 7 MONTHS REMAINING OF THE ORIGINAL FACTORY WARRANTY. AFTER ABOUT 900 MILES THE LOW OIL LIGHT CAME ON, WHICH I THOUGHT WAS ODD BECAUSE I CHECKED THE OIL LIFE GAUGE AFTER PURCHASE AND IT SAID IT WAS AT 99% OIL LIFE. THIS WORRIED ME. IT WAS ONE QUART LOW SO I ADDED IT AND DECIDED TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS. A MONTH LATER AT ABOUT 1000 MILES THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I ADDED ANOTHER QUART AND THEN WENT TO THE DEALER CLOSEST TO MY HOME TO REPORT THE ISSUE. THEY STARTED MONITORING. EACH TIME AT BETWEEN 900 AND 1400 THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS A QUART LOW. THEY BEGAN REMEDIATION. FIRST THE PVC/VALVE COVER REMEDIATION. THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THEN NEXT THE OIL PAN RELATED REMEDIATION. THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE ISSUE EITHER. NOW I KEEP HAVING TO TAKE THE SUBURBAN TO THE DEALER WHEN THE OIL LIGHT COMES ON, THEY ADD A QUART AND SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO, FROM A LEGAL STAND POINT BECAUSE I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THE CAR IS OUT OF GM WARRANTY (REMEMBER I REPORTED THIS WHILE IT WAS UNDER GM WARRANTY AND REMINDED THEM OF THAT), THAT GM WON'T DO ANYTHING MORE FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH THIS ISSUE. HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED GM OR OPENED A CASE FILE AND WONT DO THAT. I WAS TOLD I WILL NEED TO PURSUE THAT ON MY OWN. THEY TRIED TO REACH OUT TO MY EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT SAY THEY ARE PUT ON HOLD FOR 10-15 MINUTES AND HAVE TO HANG UP BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO BUSY TO WAIT LONGER. I'VE CALLED THEM REPEATEDLY ASKING THAT A CASE BE OPENED WITH GM AS THIS WAS REPORTED UNDER WARRANTY AND IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THIS ENGINE (I'M OUT OF WARRANTY NOW) BUT THEY JUST KEEP GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND. GM NEEDS TO DO A RECALL AND ADDRESS THESE ENGINES. *TR

May 04, 2012

SINCE 2008 OUR SUBURBAN HAS REQUIRED OIL SERVICING ON AVERAGE EVERY 2 MONTHS. WE TOOK IT TO MANY DEALERS AND WAS TOLD WE NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO TRACK THE CONSUMPTION SOMEHOW. I STATED, CAN'T YOU CHECK WHEN THE OIL SERVICING LIGHT COMES ON AND WAS TOLD NO. DON'T KNOW WHY IT CONSUMES SO MUCH OIL AND IT'S NOT LEAKING. *TR

Nov 20, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CONSUME UP TO THREE QUARTS OF OIL EVERY THREE THOUSAND MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS NOT SUFFERED ANY DAMAGES DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE OIL PROBLEM WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE PISTONS AND PISTON RINGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR POSSIBLY WOULD NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE OF THE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Sep 02, 2011

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - AT LEAST 1QT PER 1K MILES SOMETIMES MORE. CHEVY EVENTUALLY FIXED THIS UNDER WARRANTY AFTER PROVING OUT THE CONSUMPTION. CHEVY CORPORATE IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM IN THESE TRUCKS AND HAS NOT ONLY WRITTEN IT UP, BUT HAS DESIGNED A FIX FOR IT, DEALER STATES CHEVY CORP DECLINED TO ISSUE A RECALL BECAUSE IT'S A $1600 REPAIR. THE ISSUE IS TWO-FOLD. SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE VALVES NOT SEALING CORRECTLY AND OIL IN THE OIL PLAN SPLASHING UP ONTO THE CYLINDER WALLS FASTER THAN THE RINGS CAN REMOVE IT. WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THEY DID SOME WORK TO THE VALVE TRAIN, REPLACED FOULED SPARK PLUGS AND ADDED SOME TYPE OF BAFFLE TO THE OIL PAN. FIX IMPROVED POWER, FUEL CONSUMPTION AND REDUCED OIL CONSUMPTIONS TO NORMAL LEVELS. TRUCK NOW RUNS LIKE NEW. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING THIS GO TO CHEVY AND DEMAND THE FIX. YOU'LL NEED TO PROVE THE OIL CONSUMPTION EITHER THROUGH OIL CHANGE LOGS, OR AS I DID - WHICH WAS TO DO AN OIL CHANGE AT THE DEALER, HAVE THE OIL PLUGS SEALED BY THE DEALER, THEN DRIVE IT 6,000 MILES - HAVING THE DEALER REFILL THE OIL WHEN LOW TO TRACK CONSUMPTION. THEY WON'T WANT TO FIX THIS BECAUSE IT'S SO EXPENSIVE BUT DEMAND THE REPAIR UNDER THE WARRANTY. *TR

Jun 30, 2011

VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, USING MORE THAN 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 2K MILES. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AT A GM DEALERSHIP WITH 67K MILES ON IT. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS JUST SERVICED, AND THE DIPSTICK SHOWED TO BE AT THE FULL LINE WITH CLEAN OIL. ABOUT 4K MILES LATER THE LOW ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. THE ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR SAID IT HAD 49% LIFE LEFT. I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AND FOUND IT WAS MORE THAN 2 QUARTS LOW. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND THAT GM IS EITHER UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO REPAIR. I WILL CONTACT THE SELLING DEALER FOR THE RECORD. *LN

Feb 01, 2011

+ 9 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

10 complaints

IN NOVEMBER 1008 THE DRIVER'S SIDE OUTSIDE CHROME DOOR HANDLE BEGAN COMING LOOSE FROM THE DOOR. IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, FAILED PART #25960525. NOW, IN JUNE 2011, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OUTSIDE CHROME DOOR HANDLE IS COMING LOOSE FROM THE DOOR. WILL TAKE IT TO THE DEALER WHEN WE RETURN FROM A SCHEDULED TRIP. *TR

Jun 12, 2011

DOOR HANDLES ARE SEPARATING FROM THE BODY. POSE A DEPARTURE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. 3 OF 4 DOOR HANDLES ARE COMING OFF. *TR

Jun 11, 2011

THE CHROME ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES IS PEELING OFF AND CUTS YOUR FINGERS EVERYTIME YOU TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR. *TR

Jan 24, 2011

I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CHROME IS BEGINNING TO PEEL OFF AND IT SLICED INTO MY MIDDLE FINGER. MY WIFE CUT HER FINGER ON THE CHROME HANDLE YESTERDAY. *TR

Jan 05, 2011

Injuries: 2

2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN - INSIDE DOOR HANDLES - CHROME PEELING OFF AND CUTTING HANDS AND FINGERS! POTENTIAL TO OCCUR EVERY TIME YOU OPEN THE DOOR! *TR

Oct 24, 2010

Injuries: 1

+ 5 more complaints for this component

SEAT BELTS

9 complaints

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WON"T LOCK OR GO IN.

Aug 26, 2019

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CLIP WILL NOT FEED INTO RECEIVER. THE LATCH IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION, THERE IS A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT GUIDES THE METAL CLIP INTO THE RECEIVER THAT IS MISSING.

Dec 21, 2018

REAR SEATBELTS ARE FALLING APART...THE BASE WHERE THE BUCKLE CLASPS INTO. DOESN'T HAPPEN IN THE DRIVE OR PASSENGER SEATS, JUST THE BACK TWO ROWS.

Feb 15, 2017

A FEW MONTHS AGO, THE SEAT BELT IN THE SECOND ROW (LEFT SIDE, BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT) OF MY 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN COMPLETELY FELL APART. ON MARCH 6, 2012, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING AND WILL NOT LOCK. ON MARCH 7, 2012, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING AND WILL NOT LOCK. DUE TO SEAT BELT LAWS IN OUR STATE AND THREE CHILDREN THAT HAVE TO BE IN SEAT BELTS, I AM IN A DILEMMA. *TR

Mar 08, 2012

WE HAVE A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN THE SECOND ROW MIDDLE SEATBELT JUST UNRAVELED, 2 WEEKS LATER THE 3RD ROW MIDDLE SEATBELT UNRAVELED. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINING 3 YRS AGO WE HAD A GMC YUKON AND WE WERE IN A SEVERE CRASH. THE YUKON WAS ONLY 3 YRS OLD AT THE TIME AND THE FRONT MIDDLE SEATBELT FAILED AND THE SECOND ROW MIDDLE SEATBELT FAILED SERIOUSLY INJURING OUR FAMILY. THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THE QUESTION ARE THESE THE SAME SEATBELTS I DON'T BELIEVE THIS IS A COINCIDENCE. CAN SOMEONE LOOK INTO IT. *TR

Jul 15, 2010

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

+ 4 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

9 complaints

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BEGAN TO CRACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mar 29, 2017

TAKATA RECALL INFO RECEIVED, BUT CHEVY WON'T FIX IT. ANOTHER ISSUE IS CRACKED DASHBOARD IN SEVERAL PLACES. I AM CONCERNED WITH ITS INTEGRITY.

Nov 23, 2016

THE DASH HAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES, NOTABLY AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. THE LARGER DASH PANEL WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER BUT HAS CRACKED AGAIN, TWICE. THE SMALLER, FORWARD DASH PANEL IS ALSO NOW CRACKED. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED ASSISTANCE. ALL CRACKS OCCURRED WHILE STATIONARY. THIS VEHICLE IS GARAGED.

May 04, 2016

THE DASHES OF ALL GM TRUCKS AND SUVS ARE CRACKING, BADLY. THEY'RE DESIGNED POORLY AND CRACK RIGHT AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SECTION. IN THE EVENT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, IT WILL SEND JAGGED PLASTIC SHARDS TOWARDS THE OCCUPANTS. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND A SERIOUS HAZARD BUT GM REFUSES TO CORRECT THE ISSUE EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED, HENCE I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT. IF YOU SIMPLY GOOGLE GM CRACKED DASH AND ENJOY ALL THE POSTS AND VIDEOS FROM FRUSTRATED AMERICANS. I HAVE 4 DAUGHTERS AND IT NOT RIGHT TO HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ONE OF THE BEING INJURED BUT A FAULTY DASH PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU. *TR

Jan 25, 2014

DASH CRACKING AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG. SUSPECT DEPLOYMENT COULD SEND SHOOT PLASTIC AT DRIVER AND PASSENGER. *TR

Jan 17, 2014

+ 4 more complaints for this component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

8 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPENING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR THE HANDLE FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE HANDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO FILED A REPORT AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

Sep 06, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLES BOTH CUT INTO THE FINGERS OF PASSENGERS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,138 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 85,000.

May 24, 2012

Injuries: 2

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO REPLACE THE HANDLES YET THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT HANDLES BUT WOULD NOT COVER THE LABOR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HANDLES WERE POORLY MANUFACTURER AND A SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,000. UPDATED 12/19/11 *CN

Jan 19, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS ON THE VEHICLE LOCKED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO CRAWL THROUGH THE WINDOW TO GET OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DOORS WERE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 26,000. UPDATED 03/16/11 *BF UPDATED 12/14/11 *CN

Jan 12, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. A PASSENGER OPENED THE FRONT DOOR AND CUT HER HAND ON THE DOOR HANDLE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE ALL OF THE DOOR HANDLES UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHROME PAINT ON ALL OF THE DOOR HANDLES WAS CHIPPING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 22,235.

Jul 30, 2010

Injuries: 1

+ 3 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

7 complaints

When pumping fuel the gas is bubbling up and pouring back out of the tank when it isn't full.

Aug 18, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL COULD BE SMELLED FROM THE INTERIOR CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MADE REPAIRS TO THE FUEL SYSTEM BUT NONE OF THE REPAIRS REMEDIED THE ODOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING AND REPLACED THE FITTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THE REPAIR, THE FUEL ODOR COULD ONLY BE SMELLED AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

Nov 10, 2011

WE HAVE A 2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN THAT HAS HAD 2 FUEL LEVEL SENSORS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. WE ARE NOW OUT OF WARRANTY WITH 48,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THE FUEL GAUGE IS AGAIN DISPLAYING INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. WE HAVE TWICE RAN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE SHOWED A QUARTER TANK. *TR

May 07, 2011

CHEVY SUBURBAN 2007 FUEL SYSTEM ISSUES INCLUDED GAS FUME LEAKS. ATTEMPTED TO HAVE REPAIR 4 TIMES BEFORE BEING TOLD BY DEALER A DESIGN FLAW EXIST WITH FUEL SYSTEM. *TR

Aug 31, 2009

GAS LEAKING FROM TOP OF GAS TANK ON SUBURBAN. IT HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES SINCE JUNE OF 2007. NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL OF THE TIME, ABOUT EVERY 4 MONTHS. IT ISN'T A LITTLE BUT A LOT CAUSING A PUDDLE AND A HORRIBLE GAS SMELL FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS IN MY VEHICLE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS EVERYONE AROUND THE STATION IS ASTONISHED AT HOW MUCH IT LEAKS AND THAT I GET IN THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE OFF. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMS TO REPLACE A VALVE WHEN THIS HAPPENS, BUT THEN WHY DOES IT HAPPEN AGAIN AND AGAIN. LAST WEEKEND THIS HAPPENED TO MY FAMILY (3 KIDS UNDER 4 ARE IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS) WHILE ON VACATION. NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS VERY SCARED AND ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT MAKING SURE WE WERE NOT AROUND ANYTHING HOT OR ANYBODY SMOKING. AS ONE CIGARETTE WOULD HAVE PUT OUR VEHICLE INTO SHOOTING FLAMES. WE WERE ALSO ALL EXPOSED TO THE FUMES ALL WEEKEND LONG. *TR

Sep 05, 2008

+ 2 more complaints for this component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

5 complaints

FUEL LINES ON FUEL PUMP CORRODED AND RUSTED DUE TO DESIGN OF FUEL TANK, ALLOWING SEDIMENT AND WATER TO SIT, CAUSING RAW FUEL LEAK WHENEVER ENGINE IS RUNNING. POSES EXTREME FIRE DANGER IF NOT CAUGHT IN TIME, AS RAW FUEL DRIPPING FROM VEHICLE ONTO GROUND.

Nov 20, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER: BERTOT TIRES LOCATED AT 1209 BEACH LAKE HWY, BEACH LAKE, PA 18405; PHONE NUMBER: (570) 729-0246 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING AND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.

Jun 26, 2017

THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM HAD CORROSION ON THE METAL FUEL LINES, TO THE POINT THAT THEY WERE ABOUT TO FAIL, DEALER REPLACED THEM.

Jun 30, 2015

GAS GAUGE SHOWING INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. CONTINUOUSLY SHOWS EMPTY, ALTHOUGH WLL NOT TAKE MORE FUEL. *JS

Dec 02, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL SPEWED OUT FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO BE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

Nov 20, 2012

STEERING

3 complaints

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering assist. The contact stated that the failure was only experienced whenever the vehicle was slowed to approximately 5 MPH. During the failure, the steering wheel locked up. The contact stated that after shifting into REVERSE the vehicle would return to normal operation. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.

Feb 16, 2022

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS FAILURE COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE DEALER INSTALLED A RUBBER BOOT ON THE STEERING COLUMN, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Feb 05, 2009

LOOSE STEERING CAUSED BY OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN PROBLEM AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL TO ADDRESS A PERMEATE REMEDY. WHILE THE FACTORY WARRANTY PAID FOR THE FIRST TWO REPLACEMENTS, AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PAID FOR ALL BUT THE $50 DEDUCTIBLE ON THE THIS THIRD REPLACEMENT THIS WAS BY ALL ACCOUNTS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBANS. *AK

May 22, 2007

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

3 complaints

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I STARTED HEARING TICKING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE STABLIZING LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I SHUT OFF THE SUBURBAN AND WENT TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD. STARTED IT BACK UP AND WENT BACK TO LISTEN AGAIN, STILL THE SAME TICKING. CHEVY WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THERE BAD AFM WHICH IS CAUSING THIS ISSUE.

Mar 28, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REDUCED POWER ENGINE AND STABILITY TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN CLEANED THE THROTTLE BOX BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000.

Oct 20, 2014

WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, STABILITRAK LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ENGINE BEGAN IDLING ROUGH. CODES READ CYLINDER #6 MISFIRE. DIAGNOSIS REVEALED FAILED PISTON. ENGINE REBUILD REQUIRED AT A COST OF $6700. STABILITRAK LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON AND OFF. *TR

Jul 31, 2014

TIRES

3 complaints

2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TWO DELAMINATED CORD FAILURES. THE TIRES CONTINUED TO HOLD AIR, BUT WAS COMPLETELY DISTORTED. *JB

Mar 17, 2011

WE WENT ON VACATION AND GOT A HOLE IN THE TREAD OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ON JUNE 3, 2008. WE GOT IT REPLACED, AND BLEW OUT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ON JUNE 5, 2008. WE GOT TWO NEW TIRES AND PUT THEM ON THE REAR AND MOVED THE OLD TIRES TO THE FRONT. ON JUNE 18, 2008 WE GOT ANOTHER HOLE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. WE GOT RID OF THE FIRST TWO TIRES, BUT STILL HAVE THE TWO WE MOVED TO THE FRONT. *TR

Jun 18, 2008

THE TREADWALLS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE AT THE TOP SLITS AND LOSS AIR. THIS IS UNREPAIRABLE. THIS IS THE 2ND OF 4 TIRES WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THE 1ST WE WERE STANDING OUTSIDE AND THE TRUCK WAS PARKED AND WE HEARD A POP AND THEN HEARD AIR COMING FROM THE TIRE. THIS TIME WE WERE TRAVELING AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SENSED THE LOSS OF AIR AND ALERTED ME AND WE PULLED OFF THE INTERSTATE JUST IN TIME TO AVOID AN UNFORESEEN ACCIDENT. I HAD 8 PEOPLE INCLUDING MYSELF IN THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. *TR

Sep 02, 2007

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

There is an electrical problem with driver side door harness which causes my car not to start causing me to have to keep replacing the fuel pump from malfunction of ground wires leading to the fuel pump and ECU from what I am told

Jun 16, 2025

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE WOULD SMELL GASOLINE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT A SENSOR FOR THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE RADIO AND THEY STATED THAT THE COULD NOT LOCATE ANY ISSUES WITH THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Oct 03, 2012

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

Customer has a 2007 Suburban, the steering angle sensor is faulty causing diagnostic trouble code C0455 and traction control inoperative , tested sensor directly to verify fault, the part is no longer available from GM nor aftermarket, it is my professional opinion that there should be a viable part number available from the vehicle manufacturer as this is causing a safety hazard. I’ve reached out to GM corporate and have yet to receive a response. Questions or comments please call [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Aug 04, 2021

I STARTED MY CAR AND THE BRAKES WERE GONE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. I TURNED IT OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN, THEN THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. I WAITED A WHILE AND TRIED A THIRD TIME, IT MADE A POWER STEERING MACHINE NOISE AND WAS BACK TO NORMAL. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM, THEREFORE COULD NOT USE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY TO FIX IT. I PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR A NEW POWER STEERING PUMP, BECAUSE I WILL NOT DRIVE IT IF THERE IS EVEN A CHANCE OF THAT HAPPENING AGAIN. IT'S TOO MUCH OF A LIABILITY.

May 18, 2015

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

"TAKATA RECALL" THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES AND OVER THE COURSE OF A FEW MONTHS, HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS I AM AFRAID OTHER PIECES WILL FLY OUT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. MY FAMILY AND I HAVE BEEN FAITHFUL CUSTOMERS OF GM SINCE THE 50'S BUT I AM STRONGLY CONSIDERING ANOTHER BRAND SINCE GM DOES NOT HONOR OR OFFER TO FIX REPEATED PROBLEMS BY ITS OWNERS.

Dec 13, 2018

I PURCHASED A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN APPROXIMATELY 18 MONTHS AGO. IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 86000 MILES ON IT. AT APPROXIMATELY 89000 MILES THE DASH BEGAN CRACKING. IT HAS CONTINUED TO CRACK EVER SINCE. THE FIRST ONE WAS ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. SINCE THEN I HAVE NUMEROUS CRACKS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OVER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THIS COULD BE A HAZARD IF THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED AND THE DASH BREAKS FURTHER AND SENDS PROJECTILES OF THE DASH MATERIAL AIRBORNE IN A CRASH. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ALL OF THESE MODEL VEHICLES FROM 2007 TO 2011. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND PAID FOR BY GM. SOME OF THESE CRACKS HAVE HAPPENED WHILE MOVING AND ONE EVEN HAPPENED FROM THE INTERIOR GETTING COLD INSIDE.

Oct 27, 2015

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

2 complaints

STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON WHILE IN MOTION. WITH MAJOR OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS. JUST IN REGULAR DRIVING I'VE HAD TRANSMISSION, AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL WORK DONE FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW BACK AGAIN WITH FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. SAYING CYLINDER 6 MISFIRING. I'VE ALREADY SUNK IN OVER 4K IN THIS AFTER BUYING IT LAST YEAR IN DEC.OF 2017. AFTER READING COMMENTS THIS REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL. WITH SO MANY OF THE SAME CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN LISTED.

Dec 09, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CHECK ENGINE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, CHECK SUSPENSION, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,887.

Jun 20, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER MOTOR FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE BY REPLACING THE AIR CONDITIONER FAN MOTOR AND CONNECTOR CABLE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR OF ELECTRICAL WIRES INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Oct 06, 2014

Fire: 1

IN AUGUST LAST YEAR I PURCHASED A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AT 2000 MILES THE CAR IS 1ST TOTALLY DRAINING THE BATTERY ( I WAS IN CAMPING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOREST- THEY FOUND ME AFTER 3 HRS- SHERIFF DEPT). SINCE THEN EVERY MONTH SAME AND THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY CHANGED 3 BATTERIES. TODAY 2/21/2007 IS THE 7TH TIME. I PAY $825/MTH + RENT A CAR EVERY MONTH -- THEY DO NOT PAY FOR RENT A CAR BECAUSE THEY START BLAME EACH OTHER. GMC IS BLAMING THE DEALER AND THE DEALER GMC. I'M IN THE MIDDLE AND I DON'T HAVE A CAR. I NEED YOUR HELP THANK YOU. *NM

Feb 22, 2007

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

LIKE TO PLACE A FORMAL COMPLAINT REGARDING THE OIL CONSUMPTION FOR 2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN AND THE HORRIBLE QUALITY OF VEHICLE. A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT. I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OIL CONSUMPTION AND ITS HORRIBLE. I BELIEVE THAT CHEVY SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND DO A MASSIVE RECALLS FOR THESE VEHICLE. AGAIN, CHEVY SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. THERE ARE SO MANY REVIEWS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. OBVIOUS THERE IS A PROBLEM. WILL NEVER BUY A CHEVY AGAIN NOR WILL I RECOMMEND CHEVY VEHICLES!! *TR

Mar 04, 2014

OIL CONSUMPTION - AFTER ADVISING TERRY LABONTE CHEVROLET (GREENSBORO, NC) OF OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES FROM 60K THRU 99K AND FORMER DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETED BY COLLINS CHEVROLET (MT. AIRY, NC) @ 55K 59K & 60K GM IS UNWILLING TO MAKE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AT 121K STATING THAT NO NOTES WERE RECORDED OF INCIDENTS UPON PRIOR NOTIFICATION. DEALERSHIP STATED REPAIR REQUIRE PISTON REBUILD FOR $5100 GM REP APPROVED REPAIR FOR $1365. GM CUST CARE UNWILLING TO COVER REPAIR AND HAS DISREGARDED PRIOR DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLAINT AT 55K, 59K, & 60K. DEALERSHIP ARE AWARE OF PROBLEMATIC 5.3 STATING UPON DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE WITHOUT REVIEW OF RECORDS THAT VEHICLE IS 07. *TR

May 24, 2013

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

WHEN TEST DRIVING THE SUBURBAN, THE SERVICE STABILITRAC AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON. WE LOOKED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND IT SAID TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF FOR FIFTEEN SECONDS AND RESTART. IF THE LIGHTS DID NOT REAPPEAR THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM SO WE DID NOT SAY ANYTHING TO THE DEALERSHIP. A FEW DAYS AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THE LIGHTS BEGAN TO COME ON REPEATEDLY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED A SENSOR THAT HAD TO DO WITH THE STEERING. EVERYTHING APPEARED TO BE NORMAL FOR ABOUT A MONTH, BUT THEN REAL PROBLEMS BEGAN TO HAPPEN. THE FIRST ADVERSE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED, GOING STRAIGHT, AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE ENGAGED HARSHLY TWO TIMES IN RAPID SUCCESSION, THEN THE SERVICE STABILITRAC AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON. I DID NOT TOUCH THE BRAKE AND WAS NOT ACCELERATING. I TOOK IT TO A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP THE FOLLOWING WEEK AND THEY HAD IT FOR THREE DAYS TRYING TO ISOLATE THE PROBLEM. THEY EVEN SENT IT HOME WITH A SHOP FOREMAN OVERNIGHT. HOWEVER, THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEM WITH EITHER OF THE SYSTEMS. AS I WAS LEAVING THEIR LOT BOTH LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN, BUT WITHOUT THE HARSH BRAKING. TWO DAYS LATER (TODAY) MY FAMILY AND I WERE BEGINNING TO ENTER AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY (AGAIN AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH) AND THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE ENGAGED THREE TIMES IN RAPID SUCCESSION HARD ENOUGH TO MAKE THE TIRE SQUEAL EACH TIME. A CAR WAS DIRECTLY BEHIND ME AND SKIDDED TO KEEP FROM RUNNING INTO THE REAR END OF THE SUBURBAN. MY WIFE AND I AND FOUR CHILDREN WERE IN THE VEHICLE. NOW I AM AFRAID TO EVEN DRIVE IT. IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD PROBABLY OVERTURN. I WILL BE CALLING THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WHEN THEY OPEN IN THE MORNING. *TR

Sep 02, 2011

JANUARY 2011: I'M HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS WITH MY 2007 SUBURBAN AS THE COMPLAINT FILED ON JUNE 13, 2010. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT I HAD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NEW, AS WELL. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE SPUTTERING WHILE IDLING TODAY AND BY THE END OF THE DAY IT LOST ITS STABILITY CONTROL WITH WARNING SIGNALS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE TRANSMISSION IS BUCKING OUT OF 1ST GEAR AND BEGINS TO GRIND SLOWLY FROM A STOP. I CONCUR THAT THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE RECALLED, AS IT POSES GREAT DANGER ON THE ROAD. *TR

Jan 19, 2011

VISIBILITY

2 complaints

LETTER FROM SENATOR GRASSLEY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2007 SUBURBAN REAR WINDOW HATCH IMPLODING (SHATTERING INWARD INTO THE VEHICLE COMPARTMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS REGISTERED TO A BUSINESS AND HIS DAUGHTER WHO WAS DRIVING IS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE COMPANY. *JB

Jun 22, 2011

MANUFACTURE DEFECT IN WINDSHIELD, WHEN LOOKING THROUGH GLASS EVERYTHING LOOKS WAVY. VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING AND GIVES ME HEADACHES. TOOK TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT DEALER, THEY REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WITH ONE WORSE THAN THE FIRST ONE ,COMPLAINED ON THE SPOT. SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED GLASS MANUFACTURER. GLASS MANUFACTURER SAYS ALL THE WINDSHIELDS ARE DEFECTIVE IN SPOTS . I HAVE BEEN WAITING ABOUT SIX MONTH FOR A GOOD WINDSHIELD-CANT DRIVE IT MUCH ,GIVES ME REALLY BAD HEADACHES, AND A FEELING OF MOTION SICKNESS.*AK

May 15, 2007

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

ENGINE STARTED IDLING ROUGH AND THE 'ENGINE LIGHT' CAME ON AND STAYED ON.THEN THE NEXT DAY, WENT TO START CAR AND IT WAS REALLY IDLING ROUGH, SPUTTERING, THEN STABLITRAK LIGHT AND 'TRACTION CONTROL OFF' LIGHT AND ABS LIGHTS ALL CAME ON. THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO DIE UNTIL ABOUT 20 MPH, THEN MADE A JERKING MOTION AND RAN FINE. THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN UNTIL I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP. THEY KEPT IT FOR A WEEK, REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, BUT THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CAR STILL RUNS ROUGH AND THE LIGHTS STILL COME ON WHENEVER I HAVE TO IDLE, INTERSECTIONS, ETC... I HAVE BEEN READING AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. I BELIEVE IT IS A FAULTY ENGINE/ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. THIS IS COMPLETELY DANGEROUS, IF MY STABILITRAK SYSTEM GOES OFF AND I AM ON UNSTABLE GROUND, RAIN, SNOW, ETC... IT WILL CAUSE MY CAR TO BRAKE AND I WILL LOOSE CONTROL OF MY CAR. I AM WORRIED THAT IT IS GOING TO DIE IN AN INTERSECTION, SINCE IT HAS A HARD TIME COMING OUT OF AN IDLE WITH ANY POWER. *TR

Jun 13, 2010

WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 20 MILES AN HOUR THERE WAS A LOUD THUD AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT BOTH CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MISS ON ACCELERATION AND SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS WAS SO ROUGH IT SHOOK THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK IS ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD AND HAS 9, 000 MILES ON IT. THE SUBURBAN WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS IT TOOK 3 DAYS FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE COMPUTER RELAY WAS AFFECTING THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND #7 CYLINDER HAD SEIZED. THE ENTIRE CAM SHAFT IS GOING TO BE REPLACED. EST. WORK WILL TAKE 7-10 DAYS. *TR

Mar 28, 2008

EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

2007 (NEWER MODEL) CHEVROLET SUBURBAN DOOR CHROME HANDLES RAZOR SHARP EDGES. WILL CUT FINGERS AND HANDS! *TR

Jul 04, 2009

Injuries: 2

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR IDLING, A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT COMES OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE DASHBOARD AND VENTS BECOME EXCESSIVELY HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN IN EXTREMELY HOT TEMPERATURES DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE HEAT OUTPUT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED. RECENTLY, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO A COMPONENT IN THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED WITH THE OVERHEATED UNIT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Jul 22, 2008

Fire: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING FROM MICHIGAN TO FLORIDA AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES EXHIBITED A REALLY LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER IN KENTUCKY BUT, DUE TO AN ICE STORM, THERE WAS NO ELECTRICITY. APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES FROM HIS DESTINATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT HE HAD NO BRAKING POWER. HE PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO LOW GEAR AND APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN NECESSARY IN ORDER TO REACH HIS DESTINATION. HE THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT ALL OF THE COMPONENTS APPEARED DISINTEGRATED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS WAS DEEMED AS THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE REAR AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONAL IN COMPARISON TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKES. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE CYLINDER, DISCS, AND PADS AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURES SINCE THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE DEALER DID NOT PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,000. UPDATED 4/23/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE WAS NOT RELEASING AND THERFORE DESTROYED THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM. UPDATED 04/27/09.*JB

Feb 27, 2009

I STOPPED INTO TO TETON MOTORS IN JACKSON, WY. AND TOLD THEM I HEARD A SQUEAL FROM MY BRAKES. THEY ASKED HOW MANY MILES ON THE CAR I TOLD THEM 36,000. THEY SAID NOT TO WORRY THAT I WOULD NOT NEED THE BRAKES DONE TILL 100K. I TRAVELED 1,000 MILES HAD THE OIL CHANGED AND DISCOVERED THAT MY REAR INSIDE BRAKE PAD WAS GONE. IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE OF LACK OF PARTS SO I MADE THE RETURN TRIP UNDER THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES. *TR

Aug 18, 2008

SEAT BELTS,SEATS

2 complaints

2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN SAFETY DEFECT WITH THE CENTER SEAT. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE CANNOT SAFELY SECURE A PASSENGER IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE FRONT BENCH SEAT. *KB

Nov 19, 2007

CURRENT 9 PASSENGER MODEL OF CHEVY SUBURBAN LACKS A SAFE WAY TO SECURE A CHILD OR ADULT SAFELY IN THE CENTER FRONT JUMP SEAT. *JB

Oct 11, 2007

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

My 2007 Suburban has extensive rust that has left the frame open and crumbling. It appears that the seals on the vehicle did not do their job. The spare tire cannot hold under it. I have never taken it into salt water nor has it had flood damage. Its main years on the road were in CT and NJ. I have never seen a vehicle with this amount of crumbling rust. I have to drive 2 hours each way to see my specialists at Shands Hospital in Gainesville every 2 - 3 months and as a female it does concern me that there is that lifter clicking as well as the oil disappears and yet there's no puddle. Also, the lighting in the cabin ac area doesn't function as well as the rear controls. In Florida my last two problems deal with my problem with heat. The a/c runs intermittently and sometimes only blows very hot air. Also, what a big reason I purchased a Tahoe LTZ and this vehicle was because of the remote start which is not working. Is there anything that can be done. I needed a safe vehicle for my short regular trips and I've become worried and I have already had to rent a vehicle to make the trip out of fear of the cabin getting so hot. With Narcolepsy I can fall asleep without warning. Please advise. I'd love to keep the truck but not if it could mean injuring someone else or myself. Thanks in advance.

Apr 27, 2024

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

Driving down the beltway at 60 mph and the side curtain airbags deployed with no impact and the seatbelts in the front locked up.

Sep 15, 2022

AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

TOOK A LEFT TURN WHILE DRIVING, HEARD A SMALL NOISE AND WITH IN ONE MINUTE OF GOING DOWN THE ROAD AFTER MY TURN, MY ENGINE WAS A ROUGH IDLE, ENGINE LIGHT BLINKING AND TRACTION CONTROL WAS BLINKING. HAD IT TOWED TO THE CLOSEST CHEVY DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT THAT THE LIFTERS WERE BAD AND CAUSING MISFIRE. THAT'S A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS ENGINE AND THE REPLACEMENT COST SHOULD NOT BE ON THE CONSUMER, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS COSTLY REPAIR!

Apr 18, 2021

AIR BAGS,BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

MY VEHICLE HAS NOT HAD THE AIRBAGS REPLACED AND I WANT TO KNOW WHEN THAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED NOW THAT GM HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.

Nov 23, 2020

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A LOUD THUMPING CRACKLING SOUND

Nov 21, 2020

STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I HAVE THIS VEHICLE FOR ONLY A YEAR I WENT TO GET MY BRAKES DONE TO BE TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT NEEDS WORK ON THE SUSPENSION FROM RUST ALMOST MY WHOLE ENTIRE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND A AUTO SHOP TOLD MY FINANCE COMPANY THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS BUT CLEARLY THERE IS

Oct 30, 2020

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

WHEN I BOUGHT THIS SUV THE SALESMAN SAID DASH WAS CRACKED DO TO THE SUN. THEN I FOUND OUT IT WAS DO TO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ALSO SAID GE DIDN'T BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN IN A ACCIDENT. IT WAS. ETCETC 1Q TRANS FLUID INSTEAD OF OIL 2 LEAKING ANTIFREEZE ON TOP OF MOTOR 3 EMS NEEDS REPLACED 4 2 BAD TIRES PASSENGER FRONT VALVE STEAM. PASSENGER REAR NAIL IN TIRE. 5 CANT OPERATE WINDOWS FROM BACK SEAT 6 REAR SEAT WILL NOT FOLD UP 7 REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER NOT ATTACHED 8 AMP MISSING FROM BACK IF VECHICLE 9 DRIVER SEAT WILL NOT OPERATE. 10 REAR RADIO AN AIR GAS NO DISPLAY 11 FRONT ROTORS ARE BAD. 12 FRONT END SHACKS WHEN STOPPING 13 VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN A ACCIDENT 14 FOUND WINDOW GLASS UNDER REAR SEAT 15 LEFT REAR RIM IS BAD 16 VEHICLE SHAKES 70 MPH AN OVER 17 BAD TRANSMISSION 18 MOTOR IS ??? 19 NO MANUAL ON SUBURBAN 20 NO REMOTE 21 I PUT A 1/2 TANK OF GAS IN THE TRUCK AND A QYARTER IF A TANK LEAKED OUT. 22 HOLE IN MUFFLER 23 STABLIAATION CONTROL DONT WORK 24 TRACTION CONTROL DONT WORK 25 BACK YP ASSISET DONT WORK 26 TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM DONR WORK OK HAD THE TRUCK LOOKED AT AT GATTOS THE TRUCK HAS MNY EXPENSIVE ISSUES BESIDES MY LIST OF 22 ITEMS THE MUFFLER IS BAD. RACK AN PINION IS LEAKING FOR A WHILE. BRAKES ARE BAD. IT HAS BEEN IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT THE CRACKS IN THE DASH IS NOT FROM THE SUN THERE FROM THE AIR BAGS BEING DEPLOYED. WE CAN NOT AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT A VECHICLE THAT LONG AND THIS ONE FALLS UNDE THE LEMON.LAW FOR USED VECHCLES FROM A USED CAR LOT. HIDDEN INFORMATION. NOT DISCLOSED I HAVE TALKED TO AN ATTORNEY DID NOT SAY WHAT CARLOT I GOT IT FROM BUT L. I WISH TO SWAP OUT TO A DUFFERNT VEHICLE BEFORE I PRESUE HIRING ON THE ATTORNEY. RIGHT NOW IM AT THE V.A. TEXT NE BACK ON WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT SWAPING OUT VEHICLES I NEED TO KEEP DOCUMATION DO TO MEMORY ISSUS THAMKS FROM NOTE: [XXX] [XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM

Mar 16, 2019

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE THE CONTACT'S PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, SOMEONE REPORTED THAT THEY HEARD A LOUD NOISE AS IF GLASS SHATTERED FROM THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WENT OUTSIDE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDOW GLASS WAS SHATTERED. AFTER VIEWING THE SECURITY CAMERAS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDOW EXPLODED ON ITS OWN AND WITHOUT IMPACT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Feb 06, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

MY DRVER DOOR HAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. CAMT ROLL DOWN WINDOW OR CONTROL ANYTHING ELSE FROM DRVER DOOR. I HAVE BEEN TOLD ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THAT ITS MOT A BAD SWITCH THAT ITS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. ALSO DASH WONT LIGJTNUP NOW. REAR PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT HAS A SHORT

Jul 30, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

FAULTS OR SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL HARNESSES HAVE CAUSED PREMATURE FAILURE OF HEADLAMPS AND BRAKE LIGHTS. TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE AUTO PARTS STORE THEY CONFIRM THAT MANY PEOPLE COME IN WITH THIS SIMILAR FAILURE. KNOWN ISSUE WITH SUPPLIER QUALITY ON GM FORUMS SUGGEST THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE MODEL LAUNCH. WE HAVE REPLACED ALL LIGHTS AND FUSES CHASING THE HARNESS AND NOT STILL HAVE THE DEALERSHIP STATING THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL HARNESS SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACED.

Nov 04, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

HUGE CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD, DRIVER SIDE. THE ELECTRICAL HAS BEEN BAD IN THIS VEHICLE EVER SINCE WE'VE HAD IT SINCE 2009 FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS THE WINDOW CONTROLS DON'T WORK AND THE RADIO DOESN'T WORK CAR JUST STOPS ON ITS OWN AND DIES REAR PASSENGER RADIO GETS EXTREMELY HOT TO WEAR IT CAUSES THE SKIN TO BE BURNED. VEHICLE RATTLES EXTREMELY LOUDLY AND KEEPS GETTING WORSE OVER THE YEARS.

Aug 24, 2017

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

THE TCC IS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSESS SHUTTERING AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS ON A SURBURBAN LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON VEHICLE

Apr 18, 2017

AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL: IT'S BEEN OVER 9 MONTHS SINCE I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING MY SUBURBAN. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL CALLS AND STILL NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE EMISSION SENSOR CAUSED BY GAS TANK CAP. THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM FOR ALL SUBURBANS. I ALSO EXPERIENCED A LOSS IN POWER WITH THIS VEHICLE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE STABILITRQCK LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY EXIT THE HIGHWAY. COULD HAVE BEEN A SEVERE ACCIDENT IF INWAS NOT NEAR AN EXIT.

Feb 03, 2017

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE FIRST ISSUE WAS THE DASHBOARD CRAKING IN NUMEROUS SPOTS AND CHEVY DID FINALY REPLACE THE ENTIRE DASH. THE NEXT ISSUE WAS THE PAINT ON THE "WHITE EXTERIOR" BEGAIN CHIPPING OFF IN LARGE 4-7 INCH PARTS ALL OVER THE SUV. THE DEALER FORCED ME TO PAY HALF OR THE PARTIAL REPAINT .1000. :( TAKATA RECALL IS THE LATEST. I WONDER HOW AMERICA CAN BE GREAT AGAIN WITH THIS LEVEL OF QUALITY. SO SAD.

Jan 11, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

TAKATA INFLATORS ... STILL NO REPAIR INFO. ALSO, AS NOTED IN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG/DASH COVER HAS A HUGE CRACK ALL THE WAY ACROSS. NEEDS TO BE FIXED. ALSO - WE HAVE ELECTRICAL ISSUE AFTER ELECTRICAL ISSUE. WHEN WILL THEY ADDRESS THESE ISSUES?

Dec 02, 2016

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

"TAKATA RECALL" GM TELLS ME THAT I JUST HAVE TO DRIVE MY DEFECTIVE VEHICLE UNTIL THEY COME UP WITH A REPAIR. I ALSO HAVE A CRACKED DASHBOARD WHICH I THINK HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAG.NOT SAFE FOR MY FAMILY OF 5. I SPENT $60,000 FOR A POTENTIAL DEATH TRAP!!! SUSPENSION LIGHT ON AND DEALERSHIP WONT TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG.

Oct 30, 2016

SEATS

1 complaint

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BROKEN AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TWISTED AFTER REAR END COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY ON A HIGHWAY WHEN STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING IN EXCESS OF 65 MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS MOVED 30 FEET FROM POINT OF IMPACT. FORCE OF IMPACT BROKE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK. DRIVER WEIGHS 220 LBS. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS TWISTED LEFT. PASSENGER WEIGHS LESS THAN 110 LBS. BOTH OCCUPANTS INJURED.

Jul 26, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST T-BONED BY A TRACTOR TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED SUCCESSFULLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE BRAKE SWITCH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING TO THE ECM CONNECTOR 2 AND WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR FROM THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,200.

Mar 04, 2016

SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I PURCHASED MY 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN BRAND NEW IN 2007. I THINK THE MILEAGE IS SOMEWHERE AROUND 150,000 BUT NOT SURE BECAUSE THE ODOMETER CLUSTER WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE SEVERAL YEARS AGO. ALSO, MY DOOR HANDLES ARE STARTING TO PEEL APART WHICH ARE CUTTING MY HANDS AND MY CHILDREN'S HANDS. ONE INCIDENT IT SLICED MY HAND OPEN VERY SIMILAR SEVER PAPER CUT BUT WORSE. THE HANDLES WERE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE ON MY SUBURBAN BACK IN 2009 BY GM AND AT GM'S COST. THE MAIN ISSUE ABOUT THIS EMAIL IS THE SEATBELTS AND THE DASHBOARD. THERE ARE FOUR PASSENGER SEATBELTS THAT DO NOT WORK HARDLY AT ALL. SOMETIMES THEY WILL SNAP IN/BUCKLE AND THERE ARE A LOT OF TIMES THAT THEY DO NOT. THE CRACK IN MY DASHBOARD IS RIGHT NEXT TO THE AIRBAG. IT REALLY CONCERNS ME AS FAR AS BEING A SAFETY ISSUE. I DO HAVE FIVE SMALL CHILDREN THAT ARE CONSTANTLY WITH ME IN MY CAR. I JUST WANT THIS DASHED FIXED AT NO CHARGE BEING THAT IT IS A DEFECT. I HAVE SIGNED A PETITION WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHER GM OWNERS WITH THE SAME EXACT ISSUE....CRACKED DASHBOARD AND MOST OF THEM IN THE SAME EXACT PLACE. . I'M JUST ASKING FOR THIS TO BE REPLACED AND CORRECTED.

Sep 09, 2015

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT AND REAR AREA OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING INTO THE FUSE BOX WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jul 20, 2015

Fire: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

WIRE HARNESS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE RUBBING ON DRIVE SHAFT CAUSING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. BATTERY DRAIN, COMPRESSOR FOR AIR RIDE BURNING OUT, STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMING ON AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES.

Jun 24, 2015

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1 complaint

MY TWO CHILDREN AND I WHERE COMING HOME FROM A WRESTLING TOURNAMENT TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY DOING ABOUT 65 MPH. THEY WERE IN THE BACK SEAT. WE ALL HAD SEAT BELTS ON. I HAD A EPILEPTIC SEIZURE AND THEY SAID MY FOOT HIT THE THROTTLE SO WE MIGHT HAVE BE GOING FASTER WHEN WE HIT. I LAST RECALL DOING THE SPEED LIMIT. I WENT TO THE LEFT AND MISSED A POWER POLE BUT HIT THE RAILROAD TRACKS(THESE TRACKS ARE BANKED UP ON DIRT AND ROCK). WHICH CAUSED THE SUBURBAN TO SOME HOW ROLL 4 TO 5 TIMES DOWN THE TRACKS.WE ENDED UP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACKS ON OUR RIMS. EVERY TIRE WAS BLOWN. EVERY WINDOW WAS SHATTERED EXCEPT THE FRONT IT HAD A HOLE IN A CENTER OF IT WHICH A RAILROAD TIE CAME THRU. THERE ARE IMPRESSIONS OF THE RAILROAD ROAD TRACKS ON THE SUBURBAN . THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE SUBURBAN IS SMASH DOWN TO THE DRIVER HEAD REST . I ENDED UP WITH A BROKEN NECK. THANK GOODNESS MY KIDS SEATS WERE RECLINED IN THE BACK OR THEIR NECKS WOULD HAVE BROKE. NOT ONE PART OF THIS SUBURBAN IS NOT SMASHED. EVERYTHING FLEW OUT OF IT WHEN WE ROLLED. MY SON HAD TO CRAWL OUT THE WINDOW AND SEARCH ON THE GROUND TO FIND CELL PHONES THAT FLEW OUT OF THE SUBURBAN WHEN WE WRECKED TO CALL 911. THE SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED MY FAMILY. I ALWAYS FELT SAFE WITH THEM. BUT WE ROLLED AND THEY DID NOT WORK. EVEN THE FRONT AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF WHEN I FIRST HIT THE TRACKS. BESIDES MY BROKEN NECK IT ALL TURNED OUT GOOD. I WILL NEVER BUY A CHEVY AGAIN. OUR INSURANCE COMPANY SAID OUR SUBURBAN IS TOTALED. ONLY THING WORTH ANYTHING IS MAYBE THE SEATS. EVERYTHING THING ELSE IS SCRAP METAL. IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE PICTURES YOUR WELCOME TO CONTACT US. BUT PLEASE CHECK INTO THESE SUBURBANS. IF WE WOULDN'T HAVE HAD SEATBELTS WE WOULD ALL BE DEAD. MY HUSBAND WENT AND BOUGHT A 2015 FORD . I WILL NEVER PUT MY TRUST IN A CHEVY AGAIN. OR AIRBAGS. I'M WONDERING IF THEY JUST PUT A AIRBAG STICKER IN THEM TO MAKE US FEEL SAFE. THANK YOU *TR

Apr 28, 2015

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

SAFE LITE AUTO GLASS PLACED POLYEURETHANE GLUE ON THE REAR WINDOW AUTO DEFROSTER METAL CONTACT TO THE REAR WINDOW OF MY CHEVY 2007 LT SUBURBAN. I HIT THE REMOTE STARTER AND ALLOWED THE CAR TO RUN FOR 9 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WILL AUTO SHUT OFF AFTER 10 MINUTES. MY DAUGHTER SMELLED SMOKE IN THE CAR SO I INSERTED MY IGNITION KEY AND I ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS. I THEN BACKED MY CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE, PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND MY REAR WINDOW EXPLODED INTO PIECES OF GLASS EVERYWHERE. I CALLED THE POLICE, FILED A POLICE REPORT, FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY (GEICO, REF CLAIM # : 0501768800101053) WHERE THE CLAIMS ADJUSTER FOUND THAT THE METAL CONTACT DID CAUSE A CHEMICAL REACTION WITH THE POLYURETHANE GLUE AS THE CAUSE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 16, 2015

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS ON FOUR OCCASIONS DURING A SIX-MONTH PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. UPDATED 4/21/15*CN UPDATED 10/9/15 *JS

Dec 09, 2014

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

IGNITION DOES NOT ENGAGE ENGINE WHEN KEY IS TURNED. TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF TURNING KEY ON, COMPLETELY OFF, THEN ON AGAIN UNTIL ENGINE WILL ENGAGE AND START. STABILITRAK LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND GOES OFF EVERY 20-40 MILES. ROUGH SHIFT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. *TR

Jul 31, 2014

STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN WITH 5.3 AFM ENGINE. DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AND TRACTION CONTROL, STABILINK AND ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. MISFIRING REAL BAD. AFTER GETTING IT TO SHOP THEY STATED NO COMPRESSION IN 2 CYLINDERS. WHEN TOLD SERVICE MANAGER HE STATED WHAT PROBLEM WAS RIGHT AWAY. THEN CONFIRMED IT. KNEW RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE IT IS COMMON PROBLEM. STATED PROBLEM DROPPED LIFTERS WHICH DAMAGED CAMSHAFT STEMMING FROM AFM SYSTEM. WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO TEAR DOWN ENGINE TO BE EXACT BUT WILL NEED A MOTOR EITHER WAY. THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR. I HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING OIL CONSUMPTION FOR A LONG TIME. I WOULD BURN A QUART OF OIL DRIVING 1000 MILES ON LONG TRIPS. EVERY WEEK I'M A 1/4-1/2 QUART LOW. CHEVY SAYS THIS IS NORMAL AND DENIES THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT THIS IS FAR FROM NORMAL. THIS ALSO STEMS FROM AFM SYSTEM. AN 07 CHEVY SUBURBAN THAT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED SHOULD LAST MORE THAN 170,000 MILES AND CHEVY SHOULD STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT OF A KNOWN ISSUE. THERE HAVE BEEN FIXES BY CHEVY BUT NONE SEEM TO WORK. I NEVER FORMALLY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHEVY OR DID OIL CONSUMPTION TEST( BUT THEY WOULDN'T HAVE IT IF THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. I HAVE JUST FOLLOWED ISSUE ONLINE WAITING FOR A FIX. BUT , MOTOR DIED FIRST. ALSO VEHICLE HAS A CRACKED DASH WHICH HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH CHEVY HAS SINCE REINFORCED THE PLACES IT CRACKS INDICATING THERE WAS A FLAW IN DESIGN BUT CHEVY REFUSES TO FIX. *TR

Jan 07, 2014

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

THE DOOR HANDLES HAVE CUT THREE MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY BECAUSE THE METAL IS PEELING OFF OF THE PLASTIC. SEAT BELTS ARE FALLING APART AND AT LEAST 3 OF THEM DO NOT LATCH AT ALL. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THERE DEFINITELY SHOULD BE A RECALL ESPECIALLY FOR THE SEAT BELTS. AIR BAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON AND THE DEALER OF COURSE WANTS TO "FIX" IT AND STATES THAT IF THERE IS A CRASH THAT IT MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY.........THIS AFTER I HAD THE TOP HALF OF THE ENGINE REBUILT DUE TO OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. THEN THERE IS THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR WHICH APPARENTLY HAS ISSUES AFTER HAVING NEW TIRES PUT ON MY CAR. NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS HUNK OF JUNK. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVY VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 08, 2013

Injuries: 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT,ENGINE

1 complaint

OUR VEHICLE STARTED TO USE BETWEEN ONE QUART AND 2 QUARTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. AT SOMETIME BEFORE THIS THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID. THE DVD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING AROUND 75,000 MILES. AT 79,0911 MILES THE SERVICE AIR BAGS LIGHT CAME ON. WE ARE NOT NEW TO OWNING SUBURBANS. THIS IS OUR FIFTH ONE. WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HAPPY WITH THEM, BUT THIS ONE HAS WAY TO MANY THINGS THAT ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU REGARDING RESOLVING THESE ISSUES. *TR

Sep 16, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LOGS GO UP AND DOWN, THE STABILITY CONTROL AND PARK ASSIST LIGHTS FLASH AS WELL AS THE IN DASH AUDIO SYSTEM. THE CAR LOOSES POWER. SCARED OF WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Apr 04, 2013

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

2007 SUBURBAN VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP 25FT BEHIND SEVERAL STOPPED CARS AT A RED LIGHT. WITHOUT PROVOCATION, THE VEHICLE STRONGLY ACCELERATED/SURGED FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. DRIVER CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY REPEATEDLY HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT WITH NO SUCCESS. PASSENGER IN VEHICLE REPORTED SEEING DRIVERS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS THEN PUSHED INTO A THIRD. ALL THREE VEHICLES SUFFERED DAMAGE. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN SUBURBAN DESPITE LEVEL OF IMPACT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHEVROLET DEALER FOR COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC. RESULTS INCONCLUSIVE; NO DATA ERRORS RECORDED IN COMPUTERS AND NO APPARENT MECHANICAL ATTRIBUTE COULD BE FOUND RELATING TO VEHICLE ACTION. ACTION COULD NOT BE REPEATED BY TECHNICIAN. VEHICLE RELEASED TO OWNER. NO EXPLANATION COULD BE GIVEN AS TO THIS ACTION. DEALER DID NOT FOLLOW UP OR CONTINUE INVESTIGATION. *TR

Jun 28, 2012

Injuries: 5

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

I JUST GOT A CALL TODAY FROM MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE WHOLE REAR AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AND IF I DON'T REPLACE IT I COULD HAVE AN ACCIDENT . WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THIS REPLACE AT NO COST. IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS ???? *TR

Feb 08, 2012

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

OUR 2007 SUBURBAN LURCHED FORWARD, AND DOORS LOCKED WHEN MY WIFE STARTED IT TODAY. SHE SAID IT ALSO 'FELT LIKE IT WOULDN'T GO' SHE ALSO STATED THAT 'THE STEERING LOCKED UP' AND THAT SHE WAS SCARED TO TAKE IT ON THE ROAD FROM THE STORE SHE WAS AT. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS WE NOTICED 1) USING EXCESSIVE OIL BETWEEN CHANGES 2) RADIO, AND DASH LIGHTS QUITTING 3) AC WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS WE'VE HAD 1) THE STABILITRAC/TCS/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON2) HARD SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR 3) ABNORMAL IDLING 4) CAR LURCHING WHEN STARTED AND DOORS LOCKING ON THEIR OWN WHEN THIS HAPPENED 4) VEHICLE STEERING LOCKING UP 5) AND SLUGGISH ACCELERATION. 8/29/11--VEHICLE IS AT DEALER FOR THE 2ND TIME FOR THE CHECK ENGINE/TCS/STABILITRAC LIGHT....MANY MORE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON EDMUNDS, HOWEVER DEALER WASN'T INTERESTED IN THE DETAILS UNLESS THERE WAS A FIX, HOWEVER I HAD NOT COMPLETED READING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS YET...

Aug 30, 2011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES

1 complaint

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WAS PROBLEMATIC FOR YEARS. THE DISPLAY WOULD LIGHT AND MESSAGE CENTER WOULD INDICATE ALL TIRES WERE LOW WHEN NONE WERE BY CHECK OF ACCURATE GAUGE. THIS PROBLEM HAS FINALLY BEEN ADDRESSED AT LEAST TEMPORARILY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS STAY ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO SHOP AND DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. TESTS HAVE BEEN RUN AND THE CODES RESET, TO NO AVAIL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE SEEMS NORMAL, HOWEVER, THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS USELESS FOR ANY "REAL" PROBLEM. PLEASE CONSIDER THE LOW MILEAGE (CURRENTLY 18,224) WHEN CONSIDERING PROBLEMS. *TR

May 17, 2011

STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

ON APRIL 13, 2011 I CUT ME FINGER ON THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE TRYING TO OPEN MY 2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN. THE METAL PART SEEMED TO HAVE PEELED UP AND I CUT MY FINGER ON IT. *TR

Apr 14, 2011

Injuries: 1

STRUCTURE,WHEELS

1 complaint

I WOULD LIKE TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO AN ACCIDENT THAT HAPPENED TO MY 17 MONTH OLD GRANDDAUGHTER. IN ATTEMPTING TO STEADY HERSELF WHILE WALKING, SHE ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED THE TIRE ON MY DAUGHTER'S CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. HER SMALL HAND SLIPPED THROUGH THE HUB CAP SPACE AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE HOT BRAKE PAD, CAUSING HER TO SUFFER 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON THE PALM OF HER HAND. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THIS MUST HAVE HAPPENED TO OTHER YOUNG CHILDREN. PARENTS WITH WHOM MY DAUGHTER AND I HAVE SPOKEN HAD NO IDEA THAT BRAKE PADS WERE SO ACCESSIBLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE PUBLIC IS NOT AWARE OF THIS DANGER AND SHOULD BECOME AWARE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Oct 19, 2010

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

NO CRASHES OR INJURIES. ON THE INDICATED DATE I HAD THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WITH THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION, LISTENING TO THE RADIO. AFTER A SHORT TIME APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, I DISCOVERED THAT THE CAR BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED. I HAVE BEEN CAREFUL NOT LET THESE INCIDENTS OCCUR AGAIN BUT IT HAS REPEATED AT LEAST 6 TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME WAS WHEN I HAD A FLAT TIRE REPLACED AND THE TIRE SERVICE TECH ATTEMPTED TO REPROGRAM THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM AT WHICH TIME, THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED IMMEDIATELY. THE REPROGRAMMING WAS IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE THE BATTERY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ELECTRICITY TO COMPLETE THE TPMS. I FOLLOWED THE OWNER'S MANUAL'S INSTRUCTIONS' AND HAD THE SAME RESULTS, A DEAD BATTERY AND UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT. I NOW HAVE A USELESS TPMS AND THE DANGER OF GETTING STRANDED WITH A DEAD BATTERY. THE DEALERSHIP OFFERS TO ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM STARTING AT $99.00 +. A NEW VEHICLE SHOULD BE FREE OF THESE TYPES OF DEFECTS. I SHOULD NOT BE PAYING FOR THE REPAIR. *TR

Feb 05, 2010

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

WE HAVE A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LTZ. WE PAID EXTRA FOR AN AUTOMATIC REAR LIFT GATE, WHICH YOU CAN OPEN WITH YOUR KEY REMOTE,. LAST WEEK THE AUTOMATIC GATE STARTED MALFUNCTIONING. THE GATES LIFTS UP A FEW FEET THEN SLAMS BACK DOWN. LUCKILY OUR SMALL CHILD DID NOT GET UNDER THE LIFT GATE OR I AM AFRAID SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED BY THE REAR GATE SLAMMING CLOSED. WE WERE TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE GEARS ARE STRIPED ON THE LIFT GATE. 2 1/2 YEARS OF USE AND THE GEARS ARE STRIPED? *TR

Oct 22, 2009

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE PLACING FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, THE GASOLINE SPEWS BACK OUT ONTO THE CONTACT. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR OPENED AUTOMATICALLY AND THE FLIP-N-FOLD SEATS FLIPPED UP AND DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. LASTLY, THE TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY MADE HER AN OFFER; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT REFUSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Sep 26, 2008

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE FAILURE, BUT IT STILL PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,911 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. UPDATED 10/14/08. *LJ UPDATED 10/16/08. *JB

Sep 02, 2008

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THIS MORNING AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THANK GOD SHE WAS DRIVING IN SLOW SPEED AND COULD STOP THE VEHICLE AND AVOIDED A CRASH. IT HAPPENED RIGHT BEFORE SHE HAD TO TURN LEFT BUT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND SHE WENT STRAIGHT. SHE WAS SCARED A LOT AND WHAT IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY. YESTERDAY WE HAVE SERVICED THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS SOME RECALL AND THEY UPDATED THE ECU ON THE VEHICLE. *JB

Aug 04, 2007

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

I OWN A 2007 SUBURBAN THAT HAS NO ACCELERATION WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC OR WHEN PASSING. POTENTIAL REAR COLLISION ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. ENGINE TAPPING IS MODERATE TO SEVERE, SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL IMPACT. HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT TO GM, AND WAS TOLD THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. THEY OFFERED TO PAY ONE MONTH'S TRUCK PAYMENT AS COMPENSATION FOR THE PROBLEMS. JUST BEFORE PARKING WHEN VEHICLE IS IN SLOW ROLL IT WILL SUDDENLY LUNGE FORWARD. VEHICLE IS DEFINITELY A LEMON.*AK

Apr 11, 2007

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

STABILITY LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON SAYING NEED SERVICED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 1ST INTO 2ND, AND VEHICLE MAKES NOISE MAKING TURNS. VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE BUT MECHANIC HAVING TROUBLE WITH CODES. VEHICLE IS 07 SUBURBAN WITH 961 MILES. *JB

Mar 12, 2007

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE ENGINE THEN LOST THE MAJORITY OF POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND WAS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES AND DRIVEN TO A RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED.

Nov 20, 2006

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

CAR IS 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - 2 MONTHS OLD. CHECK ENGINE AND CHECK AIR BAG LIGHTS CAME ON. THEN, NEXT DAY CAR WOULD NOT START AND WAS JUMPED EASILY. AFTER 2 DAYS AT DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT., DECIDED IT WAS THE CDM. 15 DAYS LATER CDM CAME IN BUT, SERVICE TECHS FOUND 4-5 WIRES "BURNT UP". WIRING HARNESS IS BROKEN. AFTER 6 DAYS WIRING HARNESS IS IN AND BEING REPLACED CURRENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS NOT SURE THIS WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *NM

Oct 17, 2006

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