2007 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 9%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 156,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, 9% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 156,000 miles.
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“Took a left turn while driving, heard a small noise and with in one minute of going down the road after my turn, my engine was a rough idle, engine light blinking and traction control was blinking. Had it towed to the closest chevy dealership to find out that the lifters were bad and causing misfire. That's a common problem for this engine and the replacement cost should not be on the consumer, there should be a recall for this costly repair!”
NHTSA complaint #11408652, filed 2021-04, 167,000 miles“I bought this Suburban used in 2010 with about 32,000 miles on the odometer. I am the 2nd owner. From the day I bought it, it has burned oil. The add oil light comes on half way through a oil change. It's my 3rd Suburban. Neither of those two had ever burned oil. It was still under factory warranty, so I took it to courtesy Chevrolet in phoenix. They put it on a oil watch. I had to bring the truck back in every thousand miles so they could check the burn rate. They always said it was normal per chevy burn rates. Really? …”
NHTSA complaint #10717644, filed 2015-05, 32,000 miles“Our vehicle started to use between one quart and 2 quarts between oil changes. At sometime before this the heater stopped working on the windshield washer fluid. The dvd player stopped working around 75,000 miles. At 79,0911 miles the service air bags light came on. We are not new to owning suburbans. This is our fifth one. We have always been happy with them, but this one has way to many things that are not working properly. We would like to hear from you regarding resolving these issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10543804, filed 2013-09, 73,510 miles“I find it interesting that there are so many comments about burning oil on the Suburban. I bought this car new in 2007 with 0 miles. In 2011 when had my usual oil changed and noticed that within 1 month my indicator came on that the oil was low and to add oil. I went back to the location where I had it changed and complained that they didn't properly fill the oil. The argued that they did and I was wrong. They then put 2 quarts in and I went on my way. A month later, again, the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515746, filed 2013-06, 70,000 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.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10180695Aug 21, 2020This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Active Fuel Management (AFM) Engine Valve Lifter Tick Noise at Start Up When Engine Has Been Off for 2…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 | 53% |
| 2023 | 69 | 53% |
| 2022 | 62 | 50% |
| 2021 | 89 | 44% |
| 2020 | 17 | 39% |
| 2019 | 26 | 33% |
| 2018 | 19 | 23% |
| 2017 | 26 | 18% |
| 2016 | 27 | 12% |
| 2015 | 39 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 16 | 14% |
| 2012 | 12 | 12% |
| 2011 | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 10 | 9% |
| 2008 | 25 | 12% |
| 2007 | 27 | 9% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
146 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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