FaultScore

2007 Chevrolet Suburban airbag problems

146 of the 358 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban are about the airbag system — 41% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 121,250 miles.

F

146

Complaints

2

Crashes

0

Fires

2

Injuries

Exactly what failed

AIR Bags 146 100.0%

Airbags across every Chevrolet Suburban year

1995 21 3.5%
1996 17 2.8%
1999 15 2.5%
2001 20 3.3%
2002 12 2.0%
2003 20 3.3%
2004 14 2.3%
2005 10 1.6%
2007 146 24.1%
2008 96 15.8%
2009 38 6.3%
2010 52 8.6%
2011 66 10.9%
2012 26 4.3%
2013 28 4.6%
2014 15 2.5%
2015 11 1.8%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Burnsville, MN

AIR BAGS

I did a safety recall repair at the GMC Chevrolet dealer in Bloomington, MN per the notice I recieved regarding the front airbag (Takata) (I believe the repair was in October 2022). I did not have a error code before doing the work but since I was traveling thought it best to do before I left. I now have a service airbag for the driver side which has now come on. I spoke to one dealer in another state (I was traveling) and he said that had nothing to do with the recall work that was done and wanted me to come in for a estimate for a possible repair??? Can you please assist me?

NHTSA complaint #11523082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cabin John, MD

AIR BAGS

Driving down the beltway at 60 mph and the side curtain airbags deployed with no impact and the seatbelts in the front locked up.

NHTSA complaint #11484673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Gainesville, FL

AIR BAGS

When scheduling for airbag recall repair the dealership has informed me that the service may cause the dash to crack or fall in during or after the install. They also advised me that this damage is not covered under the recall warranty. If the dash is not intact that will result in the airbag not being able to properly deploy.

NHTSA complaint #11479997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Caguas, PR

AIR BAGS

I AM CLAIMING THE CHANGE OF THE AIRBAGS, COULD YOU HELP ME IN THIS MATTER, THANKS IN ADVANCE

NHTSA complaint #11416692 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 167,000 miles Grand Rapids, MI

AIR BAGS

TOOK A LEFT TURN WHILE DRIVING, HEARD A SMALL NOISE AND WITH IN ONE MINUTE OF GOING DOWN THE ROAD AFTER MY TURN, MY ENGINE WAS A ROUGH IDLE, ENGINE LIGHT BLINKING AND TRACTION CONTROL WAS BLINKING. HAD IT TOWED TO THE CLOSEST CHEVY DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT THAT THE LIFTERS WERE BAD AND CAUSING MISFIRE. THAT'S A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS ENGINE AND THE REPLACEMENT COST SHOULD NOT BE ON THE CONSUMER, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS COSTLY REPAIR!

NHTSA complaint #11408652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Saint Louis, MO

AIR BAGS

2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED WITH A NEW VEHICLE DUE TO THE AIRBAG FAILURE RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #11407661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 217,000 miles Opelika, AL

AIR BAGS

I CALLED MY LOCAL GLEN SMITH CHEVY DEALER TO GET MY AIR BAG REPAIRED AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE IN THE MAIL THAT THEY HAD THEM. THEY TOLD ME THEY DIDN'T HAVE THEM AND DIDN'T KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. I CALLED THE CHEVY CONSUMER NUMBER AND GOT THE SAME ANSWER. THIS IS THE SAME RUN AROUND IVE BEEN GETTING FOR SEVERAL YEARS WHILE I'M DRIVING A CAR THAT COULD POTENTIALLY HURT OR KILL THE PASSENGER IN THE CAR.... WHY DID THIS GET SENT OUT IF THISDEALERS WONT REPAIR THEM?

NHTSA complaint #11407599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Newhall, CA

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V050000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #11399774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Euless, TX

AIR BAGS

MY VEHICLE HAS NOT HAD THE AIRBAGS REPLACED AND I WANT TO KNOW WHEN THAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED NOW THAT GM HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.

NHTSA complaint #11375966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bensalem, PA

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. REEDMAN TOLL (1700 E LINCOLN HWY, LANGHORNE, PA 19047) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF

NHTSA complaint #11352450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Charlottesville, VA

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. JIM PRICE CHEVROLET (2150 SEMINOLE TRAIL, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER CONTESTED THE RECALL AND THAT THE RECALL WAS PLACED UNDER LITIGATION. THE CONTACT FILED A CASE WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT

NHTSA complaint #11350634 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Toms Brook, VA

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MALLOY CHEVROLET (2700 VALLEY AVE, WINCHESTER, VA 22601, (540) 667-1000) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11329405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Houston, TX

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED CLASSIC CHEVROLET OF HOUSTON LOCATED AT 7000 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11329237 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hampton, VA

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAG) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED HALL CHEVROLET LOCATED IN CHESAPEAKE, VA, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11321412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Charlotte, NC

AIR BAGS

TOP OF THE DASH HAS SEVERE CRACKS OVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. CRACKING IS CONTINUOUSLY GETTING WORSE.

NHTSA complaint #11321239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Newark, NJ

AIR BAGS

AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD IS ON

NHTSA complaint #11318987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tucson, AZ

AIR BAGS

2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE PARTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11306115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Corona, CA

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AMD HAS A NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS), HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11301687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 200,000 miles Seagoville, TX

AIR BAGS

AIR BAG RECALL STILL DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY, FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING MY OWN VEHICLE DUE TO AIRBAG RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #11298502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW York, NY

AIR BAGS

AIR BAG BIG PROBLEN FOR DRIVER

NHTSA complaint #11291212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bradenton, FL

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #11288338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 223,000 miles Lafayette, LA

AIR BAGS

I PURCHASED NEW AND AM THE ONLY OWNER OF A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THIS MODEL IS EQUIPPED WITH A TAKATA AIRBAG THAT THE MANUFACTURER (TAKATA) HAS DEEMED UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY WHERE I LIVE, IN HOT AND HUMID LOUISIANA. I HAVE BEEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES TO ASK IF A REMEDY IS AVAILABLE AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS SAID EACH TIME THAT A FIX IS NOT AVAILABLE. WHY DO SOME MANUFACTURERS RECOGNIZE AND FIX THE ISSUE WHILE OTHERS IGNORE THE ISSUE. IF I AM NOT MISTAKEN, OTHER MANUFACTURERS ASK OWNERS NOT TO DRIVE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY. ANY ASSISTANCE IS APPRECIATED.

NHTSA complaint #11288048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

North LAS Vegas, NV

AIR BAGS

AIRBAG RECALL, NO REMEDY AVAILABLE; DASHBOARD CRACK.

NHTSA complaint #11287597 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 80,000 miles Brooklyn, NY Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH, AND INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM AND BRUISES TO THE CHEST. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS SEATED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE CHEST FROM THE SEAT BELT RETRACTING. BOTH OCCUPANTS RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AND WERE TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND AN INSPECTOR TO CHECK THE AIR BAGS OF THE VEHICLE, AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 930596. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.

NHTSA complaint #11281779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 148,000 miles Elizabethtown, KY

AIR BAGS

I BELIEVE MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY HAVE DONE SOMETHING BECAUSE THE DASH NEXT TO THE AIR BAG AREA HAS BEEN CRACKED. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO FIX; BUT EVERY OTHER CAR COMPANY HAS FOUND THE FIX; REPLACE THE INFLATOR. THIS DASH CRACK HAPPENED OVER NIGHT WHILE PARKED IN MY GARAGE.

NHTSA complaint #11278736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 156,100 miles Owings Mills, MD

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 156,100.

NHTSA complaint #11277302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Richland, MO

AIR BAGS

VEHICLE IS APART OF THE TAKATA RECALL. LOCAL CHEVY DEALERS DO NOT HAVE THE PART TO FIX IT NOR DO THEY GIVE A TIME WHEN THEY WILL HAVE THE PART. SAY THEY WILL CALL, BUT HAVEN'T HEARD FROM THEM IN OVER A YEAR.

NHTSA complaint #11265762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

King William, VA

AIR BAGS

ITS BEEN OVER 3 YEARS ON THE AIRBAG RECALL

NHTSA complaint #11265294 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Greensboro, NC

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. VANN YORK CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (21 EASTCHESTER DR, HIGH POINT, NC 27262 (336) 841-4133) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11265472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 97,000 miles Bodega BAY, CA

AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL...NO RESOLUTION FROM GM

NHTSA complaint #11258862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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