Severe Issues

2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. This model year has 1,176 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.

1,176
Complaints
26
Crashes
27
Fires
75
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
4
Recalls

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Worst 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
500
complaints

Airbag Malfunctions

Crash-related:18
Injuries:20
#2
279
complaints

Structural Problems

Crash-related:3
Fires:1
Injuries:40
#3
197
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
Injuries:5

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Airbag Malfunctions50018β€”β€”
Structural Problems27931β€”
Uncategorized Issues19711β€”
Electrical Faults142320β€”
Engine Problems7918β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)53β€”β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues52β€”β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain501β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System25β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration241β€”β€”
Fuel System16β€”1β€”
Seat Belt Issues141β€”β€”
Tire Issues13β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures131β€”β€”
Visibility13β€”1β€”
Gasoline11β€”1β€”
Brake System10β€”β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures10β€”1β€”
Steering Defects101β€”β€”
Equipment9β€”β€”β€”
Other5β€”β€”β€”
Traction Control System4β€”β€”β€”
Hydraulic4β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues3β€”1β€”
Wheel Issues21β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper2β€”β€”β€”
Interior Lighting2β€”β€”β€”
Electronic Stability Control1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Electrical FaultsMar 5, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The vehicle was purchased from a private seller. At the time of the purchase, the odometer was reported at 137,900. The vehicle was purchased on February 28, 2026. The vehicle was taken to O’Reilly’s for a service appo…

Airbag MalfunctionsAug 6, 2025

Bonjour j'habite en France et procΓ¨de un Chevrolet Tahoe V8 5,3 de 2007. il fait partie de la liste des vΓ©hicule dont l'air bag doit Γͺtre remplacΓ© et aucun garage en France ne veut faire la rΓ©paration et prise en charge. Pouvez-vous me dire comme et vers qui me tourner pour qu…

Transmission / DrivetrainMay 22, 2025

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.

Tire IssuesMar 15, 2025

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.

Unintended AccelerationNov 26, 2024

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 ped…

Uncategorized IssuesOct 19, 2024

Dashboard cracking in multiple places

Tire IssuesAug 1, 2024

Brand new tires installed on vehicle by Americas Tire store on 7/29/24. Received a phone call from our son 7/30/24 7pm of complete tire blow out on hwy. Lost control of vehicle but managed to pull off hwy where he proceeded to contact us as well as AAA. Took back in to Americas T…

Airbag MalfunctionsJul 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags); 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 re…

Airbag MalfunctionsJun 3, 2024

I was driving down the street and all side airbags deployed out of nowhere, the seats belts that were not occupied locked, the seat belts that were occupied did not lock. The vehicle was able to drive to safety. The back latch would not open to allow me to remove my stroller.

Airbag MalfunctionsMay 30, 2024

Front airbag and rollover airbag are not working.

Seat Belt IssuesNov 25, 2023

Dashboard cracked in multiple areas lifting up. Seatbelt jams up

Electrical FaultsNov 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the power steering became soft, and the vehicle started to lose forward momentum. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the engine failed to respond, and the vehicle cont…

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashAug 7, 2023

Drivers side air bag barely inflated but something is causing aching in my ear and hearing is a little funny. My arm was cut from whatever blew out of 1 of the front airbags. I never received anything about any recalls.

Uncategorized IssuesAug 4, 2023

Dash parts falling apart, loose trim, broken trim, unsafe and illy constructed dash. Loose parts directly resulted of General Motors lack of providing quality products may put lives in danger.

Airbag MalfunctionsJul 27, 2023

Received a recall letter

Airbag MalfunctionsJul 14, 2023

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of t…

Uncategorized IssuesJun 20, 2023

CRACKED DASH

Airbag MalfunctionsJun 13, 2023

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of t…

Electrical FaultsNov 26, 2022

Battery continues to die there is something continuing to pull power believed to be an ecm issue other models like mine had a similar recall but my vehicle wasn't apart of it

Airbag MalfunctionsOct 21, 2022

Air Bag Warning Light on. We had GM Dealer perform the AirBack Recall already.

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

4 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

21V052000May 2, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

21V050000May 2, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

08V441000Invalid Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

10V240000Apr 6, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe has 1,176 NHTSA owner complaints, 26 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (500 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?β–Ύ

#1: Airbag Malfunctions (500 complaints). #2: Structural Problems (279 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (197 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?β–Ύ

The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe has 26 crash-related complaints and 27 fire reports out of 1,176 total NHTSA complaints. 75 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?β–Ύ

The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Tahoe reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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