2007 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 2007

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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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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 36 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

43000 mi Transmission would slip once warmed up going from first to second gear. Clutch assemblies replaced. 
12000 mi No third gear, rough switching between first and second. Sensor replaced. 
55000 mi Rear differential bearings failed destroying ring and pinion. GM replaced all bearings, gears, and limited slip under 5yr/100K mile powertrain warranty. 

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

83543 mi

US $218
Dealership replaced right front axle seal and housing gasket. Dealership replaced right front axle seal and housing gasket. 
92000 mi

US $1437
Right front hub loose and separating. Hub replaced. Left front axel seal leaking slightly - did not replace this trip. Leaking left front axle seal replaced. Leaking power steering gear replaced. Leaking transmission cooler lines replaced. 
95400 mi

US $66
Rear U-Joint was squeaking with acceleration. Replaced rear U-Joint. 
135000 mi Slow leak in the transmission cooling line. 
65100 mi Excessive vibration at speed 
68300 mi Transmission Oil Cooler Lines leaking at radiator. 
107000 mi

US $1400
gear carrier came loose in transfer case and wore hole in transfer case--caused trans oil leak 
154000 mi

US $1150
LR axle seal leaking 
245000 mi

US $700
replace lf cv boot 
69000 mi

US $1800
Bearings on ring gear assembly in rear end worn out, all new bearings, seals, gears needed. 
105000 mi

US $427
One of the transmission cooler line showing signs of leaking 
109700 mi

US $230
Rt Front axle leaking 
170000 mi

US $1500
trans went out cause was determined to be front sprag. Rebuilt entire transmission with better than new parts. 
114700 mi

US $1500
The Service Four Wheel Drive light lit. The switch and module had to be replaced. From what I understand from the dealer this is a known failure point. 
119500 mi

US $3500
The transmission would not shift into third gear. It was a hard problem and required the dealer to install a GM certified transmission. 
59000 mi Front Right seal 

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

117000 mi

US $1100
Complete transmission overhaul. Extensive wear and damage. 

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2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

106060 mi

C $160
oil cooler pipe leak , replace 2 oil cooler transmission 

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2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

55000 mi transmission 
22940 mi

$500
Transmission Control Module cable was defective so there was no communication to the computer which caused the car to enter a safe mode with the transmission shifting only to third gear. 
45880 mi

$530
Service traction control, service stabilitrak lights come on, transmission in limp mode. Replaced TCM, reprogrammed BCM and recalibrated fuel octanage to avoid check engine light. 
43000 mi Universal joint, rear propeller shaft 
65300 mi

US $400
Torn front lefy CV joint boot was replaced. 
69000 mi Right front CV joint boot tore, 
71000 mi Replaced right front axle and CV joint 
27000 mi Service 4WD message in DIC when in Auto, 4HI or 4LO. code C0378 present. Dealer advised that vehicle should not be driven on dry pavement with 4WD engaged. Service 4WD message in DIC. Code C0378 present indicating issue with front axle actuator. Dealer replaced the front axle actuator after successfully replicating issue. 
48000 mi Noise from front end when driving. Dealer replaced pass side half shaft and wheel bearing assembly. Replaced carrier bearings in front diff. 
63240 mi

C $460
Replaced rear u-joints 
70060 mi Replaced u-joint that had been replaced back in March or April. Turned out to be faulty machining from manufacturer and dealer did it at no charge without hesitation. 
80600 mi

C $75
Autotrac 4WD system intermittently quits working. Dealer cleaned and tightened connections at fuse box but that did nothing. Vehicle has had this problem intermittently since new. Still not fixed. 
80600 mi Autotrac 4WD system still intermittently quit working when sold. 

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