2007 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

26Engine complaints

8.9%Of all 291 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS146 · 50.2%

Unspecified / other38 · 13.1%

ENGINE26 · 8.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 · 7.2%

STRUCTURE:BODY20 · 6.9%

Share of the 291 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10968871 — filed 03/28/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…”NHTSA complaint 10967244 — filed 03/20/2017

“MY VEHICLE WAS HAVING TROUBLE STARTING AND IDLING ROUGH. I BROUGHT IT IN FOR REPAIRS AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW FUEL PUMP AND…”NHTSA complaint 10959637 — filed 03/08/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban: 26 of 291 complaints on file (8.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban have in total?

291 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 44 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.