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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%)
Chart based on 293 repairs.
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 72 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
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 108000 mi | Throttle body failed. Car would give throttle sensor error then go into a safe mode allowing car to only drive at about 15 mph |
| 230000 mi US $325 |
Original molded heater hose failed. Replaced both of them. |
| 81000 mi US $267 |
Dirty throttle body with residue was causing body to stick and trigger check engine light. Dealer cleaned body and fuel injectors. |
| 86000 mi | Car is hesitating on intial acceleration and from a slow turn, stalls at lights occasionally. Dealer cannot identify problem, no warning lights on dash. |
| 87000 mi US $200 |
Throttle body replaced to correct hesitating problem. TB had damage on iternals and would not open when gas pedal was pressed |
| 43000 mi | O2 sensor replaced. Thought it was the transmission again but the dealer says they are not related. Just gives some of the same symptoms. |
| 60000 mi US $400 |
Emissions system vent needed to be replaced |
| 99700 mi US $642 |
check engine light was on and the oil pressure gauge was not working |
| 172000 mi US $650 |
Replaced water pump Ac and serpentine belt |
| 50000 mi US $230 |
Fuel system Evap valve defective. Replaced valve. 40 dollar part. 150 in labor. |
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 125000 mi US $800 |
broken motor mount |
| 189000 mi US $500 |
oil press sender $90 part 3-hours labor b/c of location at rear of engine |
| 198000 mi US $800 |
replace throttle body |
| 109000 mi US $400 |
Oil pressure sensor quit working. |
| 65100 mi | Evidence of an Oil Leak near the Oil Filter Leaking Cooler Line(s) near radiator. Dealer said the problem didn't exist. Fuel Economy - Advertised as 14 City / 19 Highway - Reality: I rarely get over 14 MPG, even with 95% Highway driving. Best I have ever seen is 15MPG. Tried running on 87, 89, and 93...tend to get slightly better mileage on 89. |
| 107000 mi US $350 |
Fuel Pump hard lines rusted out, causing a significant fuel leak. Fuel Pump was replaced, along with Tank Straps and hardware. |
| 55000 mi US $400 |
Replaced Vent Control Solenoid and Harness. This was an updated component via a GM TSB. |
| 81000 mi US $1800 |
Catalytic converter failed, had to be replaced. |
| 163000 mi US $2800 |
I know the #4 lifter went out & I want to say there were some other issues with the cylinder as well. Repairs would have cost $2,800 if we didn't know the owner of the dealership, who charged us only $1,800. |
| 90700 mi US $700 |
Spark plugs replaced, wires checked. |
| 119500 mi US $3500 |
Motor mounts failed. |
| 140700 mi | Lifter on the number 7 cylinder collapsed and had all 8 lifters replaced. The engine was knocking loudly when the lifter collapsed. |
| 65000 mi | A loud squealing noise can be heard coming from engine when it gets wet, or is raining. Dealer could not replicate the issue as it was not raining. Suggested replacing belts and my own cost (which I did). I will report back on this issue. |
| 82300 mi US $218 |
The vehicle was using excessive oil in the last 5,000 miles. There was no oil on the dipstick during a recent oil change. I was advised to start checking oil per the guideline sheet. |
| 110000 mi US $220 |
Check engine light - replaced O2 sensor. |
| 124000 mi US $600 |
Evap purge valve and throttle position sensor |
| 180000 mi | Broken valve spring on the cylinder head. Caused very poor running and all the warning lights to come on. check engine, stibilitrack, etc. Dealer wanted to rebuild or replace engine estimated $4500-$6500. Local shop replaced springs $150 |
| 107000 mi US $4000 |
Recurring problem with the AFM 5.3 engine. Now has compression issue in cyl 7. Need new cam, lifters and valves or brand new engine. |
| 56000 mi US $550 |
Check engine light code p0446 evap vent. Pressure sensor in tank was bad had to drop the tank. |
| 83000 mi US $800 |
oil pan leak fixed, also had oil pickup seal replaced since engine had slight tick sound when running |
| 74000 mi US $3916 |
a lobe on the camshaft wore down-replaced cam and lifters had low oil pressure light come on-checked oil level-ok. dealer said to replace oil pump. |
| 8000 mi | Service 4 wheel drive on dic |
| 77000 mi US $429 |
CEL Light came on. DTC P0121 Lean Idle. Throttle body replaced. Told it was a common issue? |
| 121800 mi US $400 |
PO449 needed replacement of the EVAP vent solenoid and new hose kit after owner replaced fuel cap did not correct |
| 130000 mi US $1125 |
Engine mount worn out Exhaust ring worn out causing a rattle at certain RPM's Belt tensioner worn |
| 158839 mi US $1675 |
Raw fuel smell around left passenger door (fuel tank area). Evidence of wet spot from fuel running down right side of tank from the top. Intermittent SES code P0442. Clear code and came back maybe a tank or 2 later, approx 1-2 weeks. |
| 130400 mi US $480 |
Oil leak in some part above the oil pan seal |
| 96000 mi | Vehicle was smoking at start up. Dealer was able to replicate the issue and replace the PCV valve and valve cover under the 5 yr 100k mile power-train warranty. The problem has not returned in the 2 weeks since service. |
| 27000 mi | I asked them to reflash because I knew that the transmission and ECM files were not put back to stock. I told them that it needed to be reflashed because of ackward shifting and hesitation. They said they could not reproduce the problem. |
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 105000 mi US $650 |
Clogged throttle body and replacement of fuel injector sensor |
| 81000 mi | Check engine light came on and had to return to dealer 3 times before they finally replaced with evap sensor... engine using oil.. tried replacing oil ballasts but did not fix problem. Entire engine had to be replaced. |
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 111000 mi US $600 |
Replaced Oil pressure sending unit |
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 40000 mi | Consuming oil at a rate of 1 qt per 2000 miles. SA states this is normal consumption for this engine. GM Customer Care indicates same. Mobil 1 full synthetic used for all changes since new. |
| 117000 mi US $100 |
R2 the oil pressure sensor switch at back side of 5.3L V-8. $35 part, $75 labor |
| 13000 mi | Engine failed to turn over. Ignition switch replaced, and computer unit replaced. Also had two recalls done at same time-both where reprograms |
| 64000 mi US $65 |
Bad solenoid for vapor canister |
| 65000 mi US $50 |
Vapor canister needed replacing-GM wanted to move it to a different spot to fix a manufacturing defect at a cost of $400 to the owner. |
| 67000 mi | Low oil pressure warning shut off engine happened 3 times. It didn't happen for the repair shop |
| 65000 mi US $20 |
Evap canister replaced |
| 27000 mi | Service 4WD light on. Scan produced codes C0327 and C0378. Technician performed TCCM reflash per TSB 070421002 |
| 27000 mi | CEL light on steady. Code P0449 present indicating EVAP Vent Valve failure. Dealer replaced Evaporative Vent Valve and cleared code. |
| 36000 mi | Vehicle losing oil when driven on long trips. Does not seem to lose oil when driven locally. Dealer marked dipstick and checked PCV valve. Must burn more than 1 qt every 2000 miles before it is actionable. |
| 45000 mi | Long crank on start, sometimes 2nd crank required to start. Reduced power and fuel economy, traction control and stabilitrack error messages, CEL for lean on banks 1&2. Replaced fuel pump, fixed issues. TC issue was due to reduced power. |
| 48000 mi | Vehicle was consuming 1 qt per 800 miles of oil. Most often during extended high speed operation. Performed TSB related to AFM oil consumption issues on AL block 5.3L engines. |
| 34720 mi $263 |
Long crank issue. The engine would start immediately on the second try. Dealer diagnosed a failing fuel pump and replaced it. |
| 35340 mi $350 |
Canister vent valve solenoid replaced due to check engine light and fuel tank hard to fill. Known issue for this model year, has a factory TSB. |
| 68000 mi | Check Engine light came on. Computer read out at dealer indicated fuel overflow. Reset computer, light went off and never came back on. |
| 86900 mi C $6000 |
Active fuel management system fail. Lifters and rollers locked out and rounded out camshaft. |
| 141360 mi C $700 |
Serpentine belt and tensioner |
| 142600 mi C $750 |
Water pump, belt, thermostat |
| 84940 mi C $640 |
Evap solenoid replaced, oil change performed and K&N cold air intake installed. After receiving vehicle back, it is hard to start when cold. Turns over 4-5 seconds before starting. Dealer is getting no codes. Never a problem before CAI. |
| 85640 mi C $640 |
Replaced fuel pump |
| 35000 mi US $275 |
Low oil level light came on, dipstick indicated 1 quart low. Added oil, drove for 2 days with no change. Dealer performed oil change and I will be checking level every 1000 miles and reporting any loss to them. Did trans service, tire rotation. |
| 37000 mi | Add engine oil light came on, checked oil and it was just barely showing on the stick. 1 quart added, took to dealer for a check. No problem found, monitoring with GM issued procedure. Went through 1.75 quarts since then, bur for change now. |
| 40000 mi | Truck is using oil, burned two quarts in 7,200 miles. Told this is within acceptable range. |
| 89600 mi US $2000 |
Failing fuel pump required replacement of pump/sender/ filter assembly. Tank draining and removal required. |
| 99000 mi US $275 |
Replaced AC drive belt |
| 100000 mi US $350 |
Oil leak at filter receiver to engine block seal. |
| 110000 mi US $350 |
Two snapped exhaust manifold studs replaced. |
| 61380 mi C $240 |
Malfunctioning engine coolant sensor was replaced |
| 66340 mi | Failed valve lifter. All lifters replaced. |
| 80600 mi C $75 |
Dash displays "Engine Oil Low" warning. Engine oil level sensor and oil pressure sensor replaced under warranty. |
| 141000 mi US $4000 |
Leaking valves and blown head gaskets. Replaced spark plugs, removed and remachined heads and adjusted all valves. Major work! |
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