2007 Chevrolet Suburban problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban at about 15 mpg combined (14 city / 19 highway).

Q: How much is a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban worth?

Comparable 2007 Chevrolet Suburban listings run roughly $8,100–$16,000, typically around $12,025 (from 318 vehicles).

2007 Chevrolet Suburban at a glance

Safety recalls4

Owner complaints481

Combined15 mpg

Typical price$12,025

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2007 Chevrolet Suburban recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V050000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South …

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V052000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, N…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #08V441000 · 28/08/2008

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CON…

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC…

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #10V240000 · 04/06/2010

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS …

Fix: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OW…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2007 Chevrolet Suburban common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 481 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Forward Collision Avoidance

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2007 Chevrolet Suburban safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2007 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg

City14 mpg

Highway19 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,010

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban worth?

Low

$8,100

Typical price

$12,025

High

$16,000

From 318 comparable 2007 Chevrolet Suburban listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,050

Depreciation (5 yrs)$9,300

Total$29,350

Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($12,025) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,740), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2007 Chevrolet Suburban trims & engines on record

Trims

1500 LS · LS · 2500 LT · 1500 LT · LT

Engines

5.3L 8-cyl · 6.0L 8-cyl 364 hp · 6.0L 8-cyl

2007 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles on record

2007 Chevrolet Suburban LS3GNFK16307G310044

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS1GNFC16027R218694

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS3GNFC16J87G100626 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS3GNFC16097G109388

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS1GNFK16397J182157 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS3GNFC160X7G171897

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS3GNFK16377G108950 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS3GNFC16057G227602

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS1GNFC16047J197507 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS1GNFK163X7J264639 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS3GNFC16J57G140341

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS1GNFK16327J160839

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT1GNFK16YX7R356170 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS1GNFK16357J206471

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS3GNFK16347G141064 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS1GNFC16017J156543

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS3GNFK16387G100842

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS3GNFC160X7G224145

2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS3GNFC16077G311372

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2007 Chevrolet Suburban — frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban?

Based on 481 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, air bags.

What is the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban at about 15 mpg combined (14 city / 19 highway).

How much is a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban worth?

Comparable 2007 Chevrolet Suburban listings run roughly $8,100–$16,000, typically around $12,025 (from 318 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.