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2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Seats Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 190 total for the year
Median mileage
48,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10888755, filed 2016-07, 78,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10243542, filed 2008-09, 18,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10209485, filed 2007-11

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201145%
200811%
200742%
200421%
200311%
200133%
200023%
199911%
199716%
1995113%

Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

Air bags
63 complaints
Body and structure
29 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Electronic stability control
11 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
9 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Equipment
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology