2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 6% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11157096, filed 2018-12, 201,000 miles“We have a 2007 suburban with the 5.3l engine. After, much research on the internet, my wife and I have found that there evidently is a design flaw with the afm lifters. Our vehicle does have miles, but since this evidently is a very common problem, we did think Chevrolet would at least offer some assistance with the repair. A lifter collapsed and the cost to replace the lifters is $3,500.00, plus tax at tom gill Chevrolet in florence, ky. I don't blame the dealer for this, but Chevrolet has really dropped the ball on this issue for many, many vehicles with the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11004288, filed 2017-07, 179,000 miles“I was driving on a city street and made a right turn onto another city street and the engine started running rough and idle rough, service stabilitrak light stayed on, service traction control, transmission jerks from 1st gear to 2nd gear, engine ticking/knocking, service engine light flashing, scan code came up as misfire on cylinder #4, took vehicle to repair shop and lifters were replaced among other things; see attached files.”
NHTSA complaint #11152619, filed 2018-11, 152,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10618063, filed 2014-07, 105,000 miles“Engine oil consumption issue. Vehicle had been to bayside Chevrolet in prince frederick, md several times for repairs but never fixed. Final time was pistons and rings replaced. 13 months and 23000 miles later the engine needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10520359, filed 2013-06, 88,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10082869Aug 29, 2016This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
- 10082822Aug 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 50% |
| 2025 | 14 | 44% |
| 2023 | 10 | 59% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
63 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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