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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 293 repairs.
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 64 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 49000 mi US $100 |
AC pooped out and it was 550.00 to repair. I complained and Ed Bozarth agreed to replace the part(s) with a 100.00 deductable. |
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 69000 mi US $350 |
horn would not blow. replaced horns |
| 103300 mi US $200 |
Decrease in cooling and rapid cycling of AC compressor. Refilled a/c unit with coolant from Autozone, pressure was in low zone. Took truck to dealer who said seemed to be leak in the rear a/c unit. They put more a/c coolant in with a dye and sealant. |
| 137000 mi US $2500 |
The starter was also reported to be dragging and was replaced. |
| 52000 mi | Replace entire radio/nav unit |
| 8000 mi | tire pressure indicator not working on 1 of 4 tires. repaired successfully on visit. |
| 17000 mi | Driver mirror did not retain memory setting, removed and replaced electronic device to correct problem. |
| 22000 mi US $155 |
Driver mirror did not retain memory setting, said they installed updated software to correct problem. Did not repair problem. |
| 63000 mi US $100 |
Low beam headlight bulb failed. Could not get headlight housing out to replace so took it to Dealer. Dealer had to remove inside wheel linings to get at bolts holding the housing in. Told this repair is difficult for DIYers. |
| 73000 mi US $231 |
Positive battery cable terminal broke and was not contacting battery (original battery). Poor design with a bar coming over the battery. Dealer only part replaced with new design battery cable and terminal post. |
| 84000 mi US $168 |
daytime running light out, replacement is difficult and time consuming, told dealer to replace all bulbs on front b/c of difficulty and time involved. |
| 10000 mi US $32 |
Electrical control computer didn't engage "sleep mode" causing the battery power to drain when the vehicle was not being driven because it stayed turned on when parked. |
| 50000 mi | TSB recall for radio not working and the remote start working intermitently. Couldn't replicate the problem. Next day after other parts replaced problem happened at dealer. Dealer ordered parts. Fixing under warranty because of TSB. Radio and remote start problem fixed. |
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 65100 mi | Power Liftgate button does not illuminate on the switch panel near the Sunroof Auto Climate Control system has issues - have had several times where there is a request for heat and the driver's side is blowing hot air and the passenger side is blowing cold. Had to turn passenger side up to 85-90 to get warm air...drivers side r |
| 68300 mi | Dual Zone Climate Control - Blend door sticking, resulting in output temperature not matching desired temperature Button near sunroof for passenger-side Flip Forward rear seat no longer illuminated. |
| 82000 mi US $5 |
DIC and PRNDL display in cluster no longer illuminated. Removed cluster and replaced failed MOSFET. |
| 55000 mi US $150 |
Airbags electrical connection |
| 74000 mi US $100 |
Air bag light on, Dealer repaired, loose wire |
| 62800 mi US $150 |
air bag light & repair |
| 93200 mi US $1250 |
Starter failing, cranking slow dealer informed me that the negative battery cable needed replacing |
| 100000 mi US $2000 |
Airbags failure |
| 103000 mi US $1500 |
replaced air bag, recurring issue |
| 189000 mi US $500 |
rear glass exterior release button failed |
| 199200 mi US $800 |
alternator failed |
| 205000 mi US $200 |
brake pedal positioning switch (cruise control). daylight running light. |
| 65000 mi | The TPMS sensors were not reading tire pressures on DIC. Reset, but when ignition cycled all data was lost. Needs $230.28 module. However, since leaving the dealer tire pressures have been showing up so not sure what problem the dealer had? |
| 118000 mi US $15 |
Low beam headlight bulb burned out. Replaced both low beam bulbs. |
| 121000 mi US $60 |
A/C was not turning on. Light would just blink 3 times. System required a recharge. |
| 130000 mi US $31 |
All of the back-lighting on the headlight switch had gone out. New headlight switch installed. |
| 135000 mi US $80 |
The button for the drivers side heated seat switch would not always work (requiring multiple presses in order to turn on). The door switch was replaced. |
| 106400 mi US $850 |
Replaced front passenger side indicator light, driver side low beam, driver side fog light, driver passenger side blinker and rear license plate light bulbs. |
| 110000 mi US $419 |
left front airbag sensor (behind front bumper) was bad. dealer replaced it. |
| 137300 mi US $450 |
Oil sensor indicator had to be replaced. |
| 162000 mi US $550 |
DIC advised "Service Battery Charging System" Took in for electric diagnosis, advised generator/alternator replacement, changed all belts also, main and AC belt First time for belts WOW |
| 56000 mi US $550 |
Rear lift gate would not close. It would open but power off in the up position, replaced rear latch |
| 70300 mi US $600 |
Alternator gave up the goat. |
| 78000 mi | Alternator went out, replace 7 months ago, it was remanufactured, had warranty on repair and had it replace, next day same thing the alternator now won't work until I receive the engine. |
| 74900 mi US $175 |
odometer/driver info center display went out out. sent out dash cluster for rebuild |
| 70000 mi US $150 |
Battery replacement |
| 72300 mi US $800 |
Replaced AC Condensor |
| 18000 mi | Remote key entry stop functioning. Brought to shop and module was replaced. Told there was a recall. |
| 36000 mi | Multiple warning signals.Traction, Stabilitrak, Park Assist, etc. Dead battery issues. This SUV has made many, many trips to the garage. 4 batteries, 6 modules, tons of time and aggravation etc. it now "appears" fixed after 2 yr. |
| 33000 mi | Bad odor when you operate the air conditioner. |
| 66000 mi | Battery was completely drained this morning. Battery new and tests good (Optima Yellow Top) less than 1yr old. Max 40mAh draw found which is acceptable. Tech thinks OnStar or other on board computer cut itself on and didn't shut off? |
| 130000 mi US $1125 |
Tire pressure sensor light on |
| 27000 mi | The motor for the passenger side rear window was damaged. |
| 36000 mi | The windows rattled and did not go down smoothly. The window regulator was replaced. |
| 66000 mi | The intermittent function of the wipers stopped working.I only have medium and high speed. Also, the rain sensing wipers function stopped working. |
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 3000 mi | reflash of computer for anti-lock brakes and stabilitrak disablement. |
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 225000 mi US $300 |
Very common electrical problem due to bad ground wire. Replace fuse block because back-up relay, which is a built-in/non-replaceable circuit board in the fuse block was always on because of an electrical short. Replaced fuse block AND added an extra ground wire (16g strand copper) from firewall to empty bolt hole on alternator bracket. Ground ribbon from firewall to back of engine unreliable. Engine lights included Stabilitrack, Anti-Lock Brakes, and engine light plus popping sounds from radio before the backup relay burnt up. |
| 62000 mi US $360 |
all 4 tire pressure sensors and the receiver were defective and had to be replaced. |
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 104000 mi US $100 |
This vehicle had no front heat. Took to dealership i purchased it from and they repaired the blower motor. had i not purchased an extended warranty this repair could have cost me 345.00 out of pocket, instead just my 100.00 deductible. |
| 6000 mi | Radio replaced under warranty. Display occasionally inoperative. |
| 35000 mi | Engine noise in radio. Wiring harness rerouted and repaired per TSB. |
| 95000 mi US $30 |
Rear window windows would lower, but not raise from switches in each rear door. Replaced rear window switches to resolve. |
| 33000 mi | Service air bag light was on. Wiring harness was replaced. |
| 36000 mi | The battery was completely dead one morning. Truck towed to dealer, battery with dead short was replaced and truck kept on lot overnight. Battery was completely dead again the next morning. Unspecified problem fixed. Also rear defroster repaired. |
| 37000 mi | Stereo head unit replaced. Preset #1 not working. |
| 67000 mi US $365 |
HVAC front blower failed to operate. Motor replaced. |
| 79000 mi US $300 |
AC system blowing, but not cooling in front or rear. System recharged with dye in refrigerant, working normally so far. |
| 81500 mi US $650 |
AC was less effective at cooling, prior visit was to recharge with dye in sealed system. Problem diagnosed as leak at condenser coil, required replacement. |
| 111000 mi US $5 |
Replaced driver side DRL. A good 30+ min job given the disassembly required. |
| 39000 mi | Faulty master fuse causing loss of electrical power. |
| 83000 mi US $125 |
headlights, daytime running light, brake light |
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