2007 Chevrolet Suburban Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,000 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10968871, filed 2017-03, 152,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10423452, filed 2011-08, 61,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10423124, filed 2011-09, 70,598 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558901, filed 2014-01, 170,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11114591, filed 2018-07Related service bulletins
- 10251708Feb 21, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10232819Feb 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10208053Jan 24, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10197306May 25, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics…
- 10197297May 14, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
146 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
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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