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2007 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems

NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, 12% of all 482 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 21 Suburban model years. These complaints report 1 fire and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 81,586 miles.

Engine complaints
59
12% of 482
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
81,586 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Chevrolet Suburban engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 20, 2006, latest Aug 28, 2026.

2007 Chevrolet Suburban engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter42006 Q42009 Q42011 Q22013 Q32015 Q22017 Q12019 Q22023 Q4
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2010 Q3 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Suburban model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200525 (11%)
  2. 20063 (5%)
  3. 200759 (12%)
  4. 200840 (12%)
  5. 200921 (13%)
  6. 201013 (7%)
  7. 201117 (7%)
  8. 201213 (13%)
  9. 201319 (16%)
  10. 20142 (3%)
  11. 201543 (10%)
  12. 201630 (14%)
  13. 201729 (21%)
  14. 201820 (25%)
  15. 201928 (36%)
  16. 202019 (43%)
  17. 202196 (48%)
  18. 202264 (52%)
  19. 202385 (60%)
  20. 202428 (67%)
  21. 202516 (53%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban have engine problems?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 81,586 miles.
Which Chevrolet Suburban year has the most engine complaints?
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban has the most engine complaints (96), compared with 59 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.