2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,531

Owner Complaints

32 Crashes 34 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

23

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE

The 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE has received a total of 1,531 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 23 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (492 complaints), Unknown Or Other (197 complaints), and Electrical System (130 complaints).

Recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE, potentially affecting up to 11,260,667 vehicles.

Recall 21V052000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 557,023 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New...

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be...

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Recall 21V052000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 557,023 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New...

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be...

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Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 2,641,272 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be...

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Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 2,641,272 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be...

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Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 2,641,272 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be...

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Recall 10V240000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 1,365,070 vehicles affected

Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS...

Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE...

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Recall 08V441000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 857,735 vehicles affected

Defect: GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER...

Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC...

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Owner Complaints for the 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE

1,531 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bags
Complaints: 492 18 Crashes 20 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 197 1 Crash 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 130 3 Crashes 19 Fires 4 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 115 2 Crashes 1 Fire 13 Injuries
Structure
Complaints: 111 1 Crash 7 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 58 1 Crash 5 Fires 1 Injury
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 53 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 48 17 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 42 7 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 34 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 25
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 22 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 17 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 15 1 Fire
Seat Belts
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 10 1 Fire 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 10 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 9
Steering
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 8 4 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes
Complaints: 6
Tires
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5 2 Fires
Equipment
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 4
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 4 3 Injuries
Traction Control System
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 3
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11678754 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
Bonjour j'habite en France et procède un Chevrolet Tahoe V8 5,3 de 2007. il fait partie de la liste des véhicule dont l'air bag doit être remplacé et aucun garage en France ne veut faire la réparation et prise en charge. Pouvez-vous me dire comme et vers qui me tourner pour que le remplacement de cet Air bag puisse être pris en charge et réparer? Merci d'avance Cordialement Mr Lamy
#11662477 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
While driving in traffic the rear wheels suddenly locked up and the tires left skid marks on the road, l was lucky l didn't get hit from behind. l was told by an auto repair shop something inside the transmission failed.
#11648435 | TIRES | | N/A miles
Bridgestone Dueler H/L P275/60R20 Alenza had a slow leak for about a year that I couldn't find. Today the sidewall completely brew out on the highway at 70 mph. There was no curb rash or noticeable physical damage anywhere on the sidewall prior to the sidewall failure.
#11627621 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
Service Stabiltrak error and service traction control error. Reduced engine power error causes the motor to completely shut down with no warning even while driving making it impossible to get out of traffic and to safely exit to the shoulder. No acceleration when pressing gas pedal.
#11620786 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
Dashboard cracking in multiple places

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Safety Rating for the 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE

General Motors, LLC has issued 23 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIT5403H — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics concerns, noises from the suspension or underbody, or issues related to damaged suspension components. Before any in-depth diagnostics are performed, be aware that various issues could occur if...

PIP4578B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI was superseded to update model years and add information concerning idle surge, reduced engine power mode, and/or DTCs P0068, P0121, P1516, P2101, P2119, and/or P2176 that may be experienced on high mileage vehicles. Please discard PIP4578.

15NA082 — STEERING

This technical bulletin provides repair information for installing a new stabilizer shaft bracket to correct a customer concern of on a clunking noise originating from the front of the vehicle that is more predominant during turns or traveling over bumps.

07-08-42-011I — EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides options/packages that can be installed on PPV.

06-00-89-026L — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.

99-04-20-002H — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.

12-08-64-002 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

GENERAL MOTORS: REAR DOOR HANDLE, LATCH, LOCK INOPERATIVE, BINDING WILL NOT OPEN, WILL NOT RELEASE INTERMITTENTLY (PERFORM REPAIRS AS OUTLINED). THIS MAYBE CAUSED BY THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ROD CONTACTING THE DOOR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, CAUSING A BIND CONDITION. *JS MODEL 2006-11 HHR. UPDATED 11/28/12. *PE

SB-07-08-42-011C — STRUCTURE:BODY

CHEVROLET: POLICE PACKAGE. DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL), AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS (AHL), DOME AND COURTESY LAMPS, TRUNK RELEASE - PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS. *PE

PIT-4790A — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: VEHICLE FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE BELOW 1/4 TANK. ON RARE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE HAS AN INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READING AT 1/4 OR A 1/8 OF A TANK. *PE

SB-09-09-41-005 — AIR BAGS

GMC/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT ON, SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE, INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) CORROSION (REPLACE SDM/CUT AND REMOVE CARPET PAD). *PE

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE.

Investigation EA10004 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Closed

Opened:

Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk

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