2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,177 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Tahoe model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 26 involved a crash and 27 involved a fire. 75 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleFeb 5, 2021
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 Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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 mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.
Campaign 21V052000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleFeb 5, 2021
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 Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, 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 Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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 mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
Campaign 21V050000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemJun 4, 2010
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 IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
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 VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Campaign 10V240000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemAug 28, 2008
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 MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
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 AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Campaign 08V441000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
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Structure, Aug 17, 2022
The driver side dash has a large crack that appeared all of a sudden. This is apparently an on going issue with many complaints filed due to cheap plastic parts.
Structure, Mar 30, 2022
The dashboard has multiple cracks back to front across its length. It could shatter in the event of an accident.
Structure, Jan 4, 2022
My dashboard is severely cracked, I called GM to order a new dashboard and they don't have the parts. First this shouldn't happen, GM should own up to the issue and create a part that doesn't have the issue. Second they don't even have the existing part to fix the issue. I called a local dealership (Simi Valley Chevrolet) who wouldn't even give me the part numbers as they said it was against their policy to not give out part numbers. I don't know how a consumer is supposed to fix their vehicle with manufacturer who doesn't make a part any longer and a dealer who doesn't give the information to find another one.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Feb 7, 2021
CRACKED DASH
Air bags, Structure, Oct 19, 2020
MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER2049152 / NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V383 THIS IS FOR TAKATA AIRBAGS ISSUE THAT NEVER BIN FIXED. ALSO CRACKED DASH COVER THAT NEVER BIN ADDRESSED AS RECALL.
Structure, Jul 15, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND SEPARATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROBBINS CHEVROLET (18611 US-59, HUMBLE, TX 77338, (281) 769-3975) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.*DT *DL*DT*DT*AS*DT *TR*AS*DT*TR
Air bags, Structure, Other or unspecified, Jul 6, 2020
I AM FILING A COMPLAINT IN REGARDS TO THE CHEVY TAHOE 2007 LTZ MODEL I OWN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CLAIMED BY THOUSANDS OF OWNERS TO HAVE A FACTORY BAD DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD IS MADE WITH A VERY CHEAP AND UNSAFE PLASTIC. THIS PLASTIC CRACKS DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES FROM HEAT AND COLD. THE PLASTIC ALSO AFTER SOME TIME WILL CRACK AND DETERIORATE AGAIN DUE TO UNSAFE AND POOR PLASTIC MATERIAL. THE REMEDY IS TO PURCHASE A NEW DASHBOARD PANEL AND PAY FOR THE PROFESSIONAL LABOR TO INSTALL. THIS PRODUCT COST SHOULD BE SHARD AT A BARE MINIMUM BY GM DUE TO GOOD FAITH PRACTICES. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY CLAIM REVIEWED AND PASSED ON TO GM FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING THIS UNSAFE FACTORY PLASTIC DASHBOARD. THE AIRBAGS CAN CREATE AND CAUSE A HIGHLY UNSAFE DEPLOYMENT BY EXPLODING CHEAP AND SHARP SHARD OF PLASTIC INTO THE EYES AND FACE OF THE PASSENGER/DRIVER. GM IS CLAIMING TO NOT HAVE THE LEGAL REQUIREMENT TO REPAIR OR PAY FOR THIS UNSAFE DASHBOARD THAT SHOULD OF BEEN A RECALL.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jun 11, 2020
THE DASH BOARD IS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE AREAS. *TR
Structure, Mar 3, 2020
I PURCHASED MY TAHOE A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO, AND IT ALREADY HAD A CRACKED DASH, BUT WAS MINOR. ONE SMALL CRACK BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, AND ONE IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. SINCE THEN, IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE. THE CRACK NEAR THE AIRBAG EXTENDS FROM THE AIRBAG PANEL TO THE EDGE OF THE DASH WHERE IT JOINS TO THE FRONT SECTION OF THE DASH. THE DRIVER SIDE CRACK EXTENDS FROM THE SAME EDGE, UP TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL, ALMOST TO THE EDGE CLOSEST TO THE STEERING WHEEL. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN UTAH. IT WAS OWNED BY SOMEONE WHO LIVED IN THE NORTHEAST, THEN MOVED TO UTAH, AND THEN I MOVED TO KENTUCKY ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAS STARTED AND CONTINUES DESPITE THE LOCATION, OR THE TEMPERATURE. IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE DUE TO NOT BEING SUPPORTED FROM THE UNDERSIDE.
Structure, Dec 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES WERE UNABLE TO BE OPENED. THE LOCKS COULD ONLY BE OPENED WHEN THE REAR WINDOWS WERE LOWERED AND A PERSON HAD TO REACH IN FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. HUBERT VESTER CHEVROLET (3717 RALEIGH RD PKWY W, WILSON, NC 27896, (252) 627-8085) STATED THAT THE ACTUATOR FOR THE LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER FOR THE LOCKS TO WORK PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT IT WAS WIDESPREAD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. *BF
Structure, Dec 2, 2019
DASH BOARD CRACKED IN SEVERAL AREAS. PIECES HAVE FALL OFF AND ARE VERY SHARP.
Structure, Aug 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED IN THE MIDDLE, WHICH EXTENDED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AREA. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Structure, Service brakes, Engine, Jul 6, 2019
BAD ENGINE CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. BURN EXCESSIVE OIL AND WATER. MOTOR MAKES LOUD NOISES. BRAKES HAVE TO BE CHANGED EVERY 2 MONTHS. GRINDING NOISES WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FEET OF THE GAS , SOUNDS LIKE A 18 WHEELER BREAKING DOWN TO STOP. NOW THE ENGINE WON'T TURN OVER. REPLACED SENSORS AND TIMING BUT STILL NOT CRANKING. SO NOW IT NEEDS A MOTOR. DASHBOARD IS CRACKED UP SO BAD YOU CAN SEE INSIDE TO AIRBAG. WHICH SOMETIMES GETS EXTREMELY HOT.
Structure, Jun 27, 2019
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY VEHICLE THE DASH BOARD CRACKED, TODAY (6/27) A PIECE OF MY DASHBOARD COMPLETELY BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING.
Structure, Feb 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NUMEROUS SEVERE CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD AND THE SERVICE TIRE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. PALM CHEVROLET (2300 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 433-1274) STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS BEYOND REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Structure, Jan 16, 2019
I CAME OUT OF MY HOUSE AND GOT IN MY TRUCK (2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ) YESTERDAY MORNING (1/15/2019). AFTER I STARTED MY TRUCK I HEARD STRANGE NOISES, AS IF SOMETHING WAS POPPING/CRACKING. I LOOKED AROUND INSIDE MY TRUCK BUT DIDN'T REALLY NOTICE ANYTHING BECAUSE I WAS LOOKING IN THE REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT OUT THE WINDOWS. I OPENED THE SUNROOF COVER & DIDN'T NOTICE ANYTHING, UNTIL I LOOKED DOWN AND SEEN TWO SEPARATE CRACKS ON TOP OF MY DASHBOARD. ONE LONG CRACK ABOUT 3 OR 4 INCHES LONG ON TOP OF MY DASHBOARD, OVERTOP OF MY GAUGES AND ANOTHER CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY THE AIRBAG ON TOP OF THE DASHBOARD ABOUT 1 INCH AND A HALF LONG. I DON'T KNOW HOW MY DASHBOARD CAN JUST CRACK ON ITS OWN, BUT I DO KNOW THAT IT WAS NOT THERE DAYS BEFORE BECAUSE I HAD MY TRUCK DETAILED INSIDE/OUT AFTER BEING FULLY PAINTED. I CHECKED ONLINE DIDN'T SEE ANY RECALLS FROM GM FOR CRACKED DASHBOARDS ON 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE'S BUT I DO SEE A LOT OF RANDOM COMPLAINTS WERE NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAD THE SAME ISSUE ON VARIOUS OF GM TRUCKS FROM 2007-2014.
Structure, Jan 9, 2019
DASHBOARD MAJOR CRACKING BY AIRBAG AND BY DRIVER SIDE.
Air bags, Structure, Jun 25, 2018
TAKATA RECALL ON MY AIRBAGS BUT THE DEALER KEEPS SAYING THEY WILL CONTACT ME TO FIX IT BECAUSE THE PARTS HAVEN'T BEEN APPROVED. I DON'T WANT TO BE A FATALITY OVER RED TAPE FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. MY VIN # IS [XXX]. I NEED HELP. THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND IT S JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, May 20, 2018
DASHBOARD IS CRACKING IN 2 OR 3 PLACES
Structure, Dec 31, 2017
TOP OF DASHBOARD ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF CAR CRACKED. IT WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO ANY UNUSAL PHYSICAL STRESS. CAR WAS NOT MOVING. WAS PARKED OUTSIDE AND TEMPERATURE WAS ABOVE FREEZING.
Air bags, Structure, Nov 13, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND AROUND THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT CALLED VARA CHEVROLET (8011 INTERSTATE 35 ACCESS RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78224; 210-255-2153) WHO STATED THAT THE FRACTURE MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,110. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Structure, Oct 30, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. THE DASH ABOVE STEERING WHEEL HAS STARTED TO CRACK IN THE LAST YEAR. COULD THIS BE DUE TO THE AIRBAG?
Structure, Sep 5, 2017
CRACKED DASH ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. CRACK OCCURRED OVER NIGHT IN THE GARAGE, NOT MOVING AND HAS HAD NO ACCIDENTS, NEVER HAS BEEN OFF ROAD.
Structure, Aug 14, 2017
I AM CONCERNED ABOUT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE DASH OF TAHOES. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE FROM OTHER CHEVY TAHOE OWNERS OF VARIOUS YEARS WITH SAME EXACT ISSUE. THE DASH IS CRACKING AT THE AIRBAG LOCATIONS. AT WHAT POINT DOES THIS BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE? IS IT ONLY AFTER AN INJURY OR DEATH OCCURS? THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL ON THE TAKA AIRBAG INFLATOR BUT WE REMAIN ON A "LIST" FOR REPAIRS. ANY SAFETY ISSUE SHOULD NOT TAKE THAT LONG TO BE REPAIRED. THE CRACKING IN THE DASH AT THE LOCATIONS OF THE AIRBAGS SHOULD ALSO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY!
Air bags, Structure, Aug 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING AND SPREAD AROUND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE CRACK COULD AFFECT THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WANTZ CHEVROLET AT (410) 751-1200 (LOCATED AT 1 CHEVROLET DR, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787) WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS KNOWN FOR CRACKED DASHBOARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/26/17*LJ UPDATED 10/30/2107*JS