2007 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 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.
“Transmission stopped working while driving had been slight vibration several month prior which was reported to dealer-he said wheel balance-did not help only 1st and 2nd gear worked. Local dealer quoted $2,800 to replace. Dealer had the car for over a month.GM offered to pay 45%. I would pay $1540. When picked up car I had to pay $2300! Told the warranty from GM caused the price to go up. The car still has a vibration. A car with 80,000 miles should not need a new transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10491557, filed 2013-01, 89,000 miles“On two occasions an error message that read service 4 wheel drive appeared on the display. I mentioned this to the service department while there for an oil change, and was told that everything checked out okay, and that I should drive the vehicle in 2wd, not auto. Also, I have been having a transmission slippage issue that started between 50,000 miles and 58,000 miles and was very sporadic. When starting from a dead stop (stop light for example), the transmission wouldn't engage as I pressed the accelerator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460220, filed 2012-06, 58,000 miles“Third incident for this problem. While driving in (d) the transmission will disengage and the vehicle engine will rev up (3rd & 2nd gear) seem to work still. This has happened at various speeds from 25 to 55 mile per hour. Only one time has it been close to an accident while making a left hand turn with on coming traffic. The dealer has made inspections of the transmission once, the second time the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem after keeping the vehicle more than 5 days. …”
NHTSA complaint #10302899, filed 2010-01, 53,185 miles“The forward sprag unit broke which ended up not only causing the vehicle to come out of drive while we were driving but also caused significant enough damage to the transmission to requite an entire rebuild. Faulty transmissions are a very common issue with this vehicle, and the tahoe, yukon and because the company refuses to back their products and recall the issue, it ends up becoming a huge financial burden on a family. Thankfully there was no one following directly behind us when this happened or it could have been much worse. Chevrolet needs to take note and stand behind their products. …”
NHTSA complaint #10577312, filed 2014-04, 106,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine, electronic stability control, check suspension, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,887.”
NHTSA complaint #10875243, filed 2016-06, 169,887 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 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.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10247768Sep 1, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 16% |
| 2023 | 19 | 14% |
| 2022 | 32 | 26% |
| 2021 | 39 | 19% |
| 2020 | 10 | 23% |
| 2019 | 38 | 49% |
| 2018 | 19 | 23% |
| 2017 | 39 | 27% |
| 2016 | 45 | 20% |
| 2015 | 48 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 9% |
| 2005 | 15 | 12% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 21 | 7% |
| 2002 | 23 | 8% |
| 2001 | 33 | 8% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 47 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 9% |
| 1997 | 47 | 11% |
| 1996 | 40 | 11% |
| 1995 | 25 | 5% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 11 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 17% |
| 1990 | 7 | 13% |
| 1989 | 5 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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