2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE Engine Problems
58 NHTSA complaints on file
All Engine Complaints — Page 2
THERE IS A MISFIRE AND STABILTRAC LIGHT THAT COMES AND GOES INTERMITTENT THE DEALER DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG I'VE CHANGED OUT ELECTRICAL PARTS ALL OVER THE TRUCK STILL CANT FIND. BATTERY ISSUES FROM BEGINNING OF TRUCKS PURCHASE NOW I DRIVE TODAY AND HAVE WATER LEAKING IN THE DOORS SO MUCH THAT FILL UP AND SPILL INSIDE.. I'VE LEARNED THAT GM REALLY DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMER AND ITS REALLY SAD SEEING THIS IS MY THIRD TAHOE AND IMPALA SS,, REALLY THINKING TOYOTA IS GONNA GET MY BUSINESS UNLESS GM CAN MAKE THINGS RIGHT FOR THEIR CUSTOMER. *TR
MY CHEVY TAHOE HAS HAD AN OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE SINCE PURCHASE IN 2007. THE OIL LIGHT WILL COME ON AFTER 2500 MILES AFTER A RECENT SERVICE AND STATED THAT THE LEVEL IS LOW. TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY CONTINUE TO STATE IT IS "NORMAL" OIL CONSUMPTION. THIS IS NOT NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY GM.
WAS DRIVING AND WHEN EXITING FREEWAY. TRUCK STARTED SHAKING REALLY BAD AND TRACTION /STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. ENGIEN LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT A YEAR. ALL THEY DO IS RESET SYSTEM AND COMES RIGHT BACK ON A FEW DAYS LATER. IT BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF. BOUGHT IT IN 06 AND PAID IT OFF IN 08. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN GIVING ME MANY PROBLEM SINCE 09. I EVEN HAVE A CRAKE ON DASH BOARD ALL THE WAY TO AIR BAG SINCE 08. DEALER SAID NO RECALLS AND IS DUE TO SUN! BULL.... I HAVE BEEN READING ON-LINE AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE SIMALIER PROBLEMS. *TR
THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND MADE A TURN. THE TAHOE LOSS POWER AND STALLED. THE COMPUTER READ REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND STABILITY TRAK OFF. THIS IS BOTHERSOME BEING THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME. AFRAID OF POSSIBLE ACCIDENT OR WORSE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,753.
THE OIL LEVEL LOW LIGHT CAME ON IN THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. HE ALSO HAS A 2007 TAHOE. HE TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALER. HE HAS SEEN THIS MANY TIMES IN THE 2007 TAHOE, APPARENTLY THEY BURN OIL AND IT IS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE PISTON AND PISTON RING. THE DEALER PAID FOR HIS TAHOE TO BE FIXED. I WAS TOLD THAT GM NOW USES A MINIMUM PARTICIPATION FINANCIAL CALCULATOR AND GM WOULD ONLY PAY FOR 45% OF THE COST TO REPAIR, LEAVING ME WITH A $1,705.10 REPAIR BILL. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE REPAIR COST DOWN TO $850. HOWEVER, THIS CAR IS DEFECTIVE. I HAVE NOT EVEN FINISHED PAYING FOR THE CAR AND THE DEALER IS TELLING ME I NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. I THINK GM NEEDS TO...
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM WITH THAT MODEL YEAR ENGINE, AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE IN 3 TIMES ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THE INSTALLED OIL DEFLECTOR PER TSB, STILL HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE STILL USES 1.5 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES, ALL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE BY THE BOOK BY THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM. *TR
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT A CONTROLLED SPEED OF 70MPH I SUDDENLY NOTICED THE STABILITY AND TRACTION ICON CAME ON AND OFF EVERY 2 OR 3 MINUTES. AS THIS HAPPENED I FELT MY ENGINE LOSE POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS IS NOW HAPPENING EVERY DAY I DRIVE TO WORK OR ANYWHERE I DRIVE OVER 55MPH. I HAVE A 4 MONTH OLD SON AND I AM PETRIFIED AT WOULD COULD HAPPEN IF THIS DOES NOT GET RECALLED OR FIXED. I HAVE READ THAT SERVICE CENTERS CAN NOT FIX THIS. *TR
Other 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE Problem Areas
Air Bags
492 complaints
Unknown Or Other
197 complaints
Electrical System
130 complaints
Structurebody
115 complaints
Structure
111 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
53 complaints
Structurebodydoor
48 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
42 complaints
Power Train
34 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
25 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Seat Belts
13 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
10 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
4 complaints
Traction Control System
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint