11 of the
358 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban are about the
doors, latches and locks — 3% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
55,434 miles.
F
11
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Latches/Locks/Linkages
872.7%
Latch
327.3%
Doors, Latches & Locks across every Chevrolet Suburban year
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPENING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR THE HANDLE FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE HANDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO FILED A REPORT AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
NHTSA complaint #10474078 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,138 milesPaducah, KY2 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLES BOTH CUT INTO THE FINGERS OF PASSENGERS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,138 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 85,000.
NHTSA complaint #10459531 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,529 milesOoltewah, TN
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
IN NOVEMBER 1008 THE DRIVER'S SIDE OUTSIDE CHROME DOOR HANDLE BEGAN COMING LOOSE FROM THE DOOR. IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, FAILED PART #25960525. NOW, IN JUNE 2011, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OUTSIDE CHROME DOOR HANDLE IS COMING LOOSE FROM THE DOOR. WILL TAKE IT TO THE DEALER WHEN WE RETURN FROM A SCHEDULED TRIP.
NHTSA complaint #10406025 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,000 milesHouston, TX
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
DOOR HANDLES ARE SEPARATING FROM THE BODY. POSE A DEPARTURE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. 3 OF 4 DOOR HANDLES ARE COMING OFF.
NHTSA complaint #10405955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesLong Beach, CA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS ON THE VEHICLE LOCKED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO CRAWL THROUGH THE WINDOW TO GET OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DOORS WERE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 26,000. UPDATED 03/16/11 *BF UPDATED 12/14/11
NHTSA complaint #10376368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 57,000 milesSurprise, AZ2 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CHROME IS BEGINNING TO PEEL OFF AND IT SLICED INTO MY MIDDLE FINGER. MY WIFE CUT HER FINGER ON THE CHROME HANDLE YESTERDAY.
NHTSA complaint #10374816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesMidlothian, VA1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN - INSIDE DOOR HANDLES - CHROME PEELING OFF AND CUTTING HANDS AND FINGERS! POTENTIAL TO OCCUR EVERY TIME YOU OPEN THE DOOR!
NHTSA complaint #10362145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,000 milesAustin, TX2 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE CHROME DOOR HANDLES ON THE 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE, BUT I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE CHROME IN MY 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE DEALER SAYS THE SUBURBAN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM IN ALMOST THE SAME CAR. THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED. I HAVE HAD TWO PEOPLE CUT THEIR HANDS ON MY DOOR HANDLE, AND I'M GOING TO JUST SAND IT DOWN MYSELF OR WRAP IT WITH DUCT TAPE.
NHTSA complaint #10354736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,434 milesOklahoma City, OK2 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE PEELING THE TOP LAYER OF METAL OFF. THIS METAL EXPOSES EXTREMELY SHARP SURFACES. TWO MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY HAVE CUT THEIR FINGERS ON THE DOOR HANDLES.
NHTSA complaint #10353212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,000 milesWaukesha, WI
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
INSIDE RIGHT AND LEFT DOOR HANDLE CHROME PLATING COMING OFF CAUSING SHARP EDGE, RESULTING IN CUTS.
NHTSA complaint #10335176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesOrlando, FL
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
WE HAVE A 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LTZ. WE PAID EXTRA FOR AN AUTOMATIC REAR LIFT GATE, WHICH YOU CAN OPEN WITH YOUR KEY REMOTE,. LAST WEEK THE AUTOMATIC GATE STARTED MALFUNCTIONING. THE GATES LIFTS UP A FEW FEET THEN SLAMS BACK DOWN. LUCKILY OUR SMALL CHILD DID NOT GET UNDER THE LIFT GATE OR I AM AFRAID SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED BY THE REAR GATE SLAMMING CLOSED. WE WERE TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE GEARS ARE STRIPED ON THE LIFT GATE. 2 1/2 YEARS OF USE AND THE GEARS ARE STRIPED?
NHTSA complaint #10289333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.