2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. Part of Generation 3 — 2007–2014.

20062008
Complaints
1,532
per 10K Sold
104.8
US Sales
146,256
Crashes
32
Fires
34
Injuries
91
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1492 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:99,644 mi
Crash-related:18
#2130 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:86,073 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:19
#3115 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:81,149 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Airbags
492
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
Avg Miles
99,644
Electrical Faults
130
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
19
Avg Miles
86,073
Body Structure
115
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,149
Structural Problems
111
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
74,915
Engine Problems
58
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Avg Miles
124,313
Electronic Stability Control
53
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
107,212
Structure:Body:Door
48
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,653
Latches / Locks
42
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,446
Transmission / Drivetrain
34
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
105,367
Fuel System
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
130,431
Unintended Acceleration
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
73,741
Automatic Transmission
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,314
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
39,233
Seat Belt Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
109,916
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
113,000
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,510
Instrument Cluster
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,051
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
93,379
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,160
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,293
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
123,437
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,205
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
40,400
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,722
Fuel System, Other
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,563,365 vehicles.

21V052000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~557,023 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V050000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~2,641,272 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

10V240000Electrical System
~1,365,070 affected

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe has 1,532 NHTSA complaints, 32 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 492 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Top reported problems: Airbags (492 complaints, avg 99,644 mi); Electrical Faults (130 complaints, avg 86,073 mi); Body Structure (115 complaints, avg 81,149 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,997 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe include 32 crash-related reports, 34 fire reports, 91 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,563,365 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Tahoe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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