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, Dec 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES WORE PREMATURELY AND FRACTURED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Structure, Dec 1, 2011
MY ONLY COMPLAINT WITH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS THE DOOR HANDLES, MADE OF PLASTIC. THEY HAVE ALL BROKEN OFF. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. *TR
Structure, Nov 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLES FOR THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS BROKE AND SEPARATED FROM THE DOOR FRAME. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Structure, Nov 18, 2011
THE CHROME PLATED DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE IS PEELING. WHEN THE PLATING STARTS TO PEEL THE CHROME IS VERY SHARPE AND CUTS LIKE A RAZOR. I HAVE CUT MY FINGERS THREE SEPERATE TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS APPROX. $100 TO REPLACE THE CHROME PLATING. IN OTHER WORDS, TO REPLACE A STICKER. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AND VERY HAZARDOUS. *TR
Structure, Nov 15, 2011
I WAS ON R&R LEAVE FROM THE MIDDLE EAST FROM 26 OCT 2011 THRU 09 NOV. ON THE 2ND OF NOVEMBER I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE PEALING CHROME ON THE DOOR HANDLE SLIT THROUGH MY MIDDLE FINGER. THE PEALING IS RAZOR SHARP AND LEFT A ONE INCH CUT IN THE CENTER OF MY FINGER. I HAD TO PLACE TAPE OVER THE DOOR HANDLE TO PREVENT BEING CUT AGAIN. WHO CAN I CONTACT ABOUT THIS HAZARD. I AM ACTIVE DUTY ARMY AND I AM OUT OF THE COUNTRY QUITE A BIT SO IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS I NEED TO KNOW. I AM THE FIRST AND ONLY OWNER OF MY TAHOE. *TR
Structure, Oct 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Structure, Oct 23, 2011
THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES COME OFF. *TR
Structure, Oct 21, 2011
2007 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ 3 OUT OF 4 EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON OUTSIDE ARE BROKE. NOT ONLY IS IT AGGRAVATING BUT ALSO SAFETY ISSUE IF CHILD'S FINGERS GET STUCK OR IF THERE IS EMERGENCY OR ACCIDENT AND SOMEONE IS TRYING TO GET IN TO ASSIST YOU. I HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING ONLINE. *TR
Structure, Oct 13, 2011
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THIS IS THE THIRD SUCH FAILURE OF A DOOR HANDLE ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Structure, Oct 1, 2011
MY 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT WAS POORLY MADE. THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE IS CHIPPING AND IT SLICED MY TWO FINGERS OPEN THIS MORNING. I THINK IT SHOULD BE RECALLED! ALSO MY DOOR PANEL ON THE OUTSIDE HAS BEEN CHIPPING BECAUSE IT IS PLASTIC. COME ON THE VEHICLES ARE EXPENSIVE! USE BETTER PRODUCTS GM! I WILL NEVER BY ANOTHER GM AND I DON'T BELIEVE I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY TO FIX THERE CHEAP DECISIONS FOR THIS CAR. *TR
Structure, Sep 21, 2011
DOOR HANDLES KEEP BREAKING OFF . *TR
Power train, Structure, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 14, 2011
I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, AND THE PROBLEM HAPPENED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. MY CAR MOVED FORWARD JUST SLIGHTLY, JERKED HARD TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND IT WOULDN'T DRIVE ANYMORE. I WAS ABLE TO GET PUSHED TO THE SIDE IN NEUTRAL, BUT NEEDED A TOW TO THE DEALER. THE ONLY WORKING GEARS WERE R, 3, 2, AND 1. BRINGING IT INTO THE DEALER, THEY CONFIRMED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD DONE SOME RESEARCH WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND NOTICED THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, ALL IN THE SAME TYPE OF SCENARIO WHERE THEY WERE AT A COMPLETE STOP. SECOND ISSUE, NOT NEARLY AS MAJOR IS THE STABILITRAK. THE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY, PRETTY MUCH FROM THE FIRST YEAR I'VE HAD THE CAR. AND LASTLY, THE INTERIOR CHROME DOOR HANDLES HAVE ALL PEELED OFF AND CUT ME AND MY PASSENGERS SEVERAL TIMES. THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE COME LOOSE, THE FUEL POCKET IS COMPLETELY BROKEN, AND AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, WATER GETS TRAPPED INSIDE THE SHELL OF THE BACK DOOR AND SLOSHES AROUND WHILE I'M DRIVING. I HAVE TO REMOVE THE BOTTOM LINING OF THE DOOR FOR THE TRAPPED WATER TO BE RELEASED. *KB
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 22, 2011
MY CHILD ATTEMPTED TO OPEN REAR DOOR ON MY 2007 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ. ONE SIDE OF THE HANDLE BROKE, THUS PULLING ONE SIDE AWAY FROM THE DOOR AND PINCHING HER HAND SOMEHOW! THIS IS THE 2ND HANDLE TO BREAK ON THIS VEHICLE. I PERSONALLY WENT TO OPEN MY PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND IT BROKE RIGHT OFF! WHAT IF WE WERE IN A CRASH AND NEEDED TO BE PULLED OUT AND THE DOOR HANDLES BREAK OFF?!? VERY DANGEROUS! UPON INVESTIGATING THIS DEFECT I HAVE LEARNED THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON INCIDENT! SEE FOLLOWING LINK HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/CHEVROLET-TAHOE/TRFOG7J2EOKH998G2 I HOPE WE CAN SEE A RECALL OUT OF THIS! *TR
Structure, Aug 18, 2011
MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE 8-16-11. I CUT MY LEFT MIDDLE FINGER ON THE CHROME DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR HANDLE 8-17-11. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, WE DISCOVERED ALL THE HANDLES ON THE VEHICLE ARE PEELING AND VERY SHARP. WE HAVE A SMALL CHILD & I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT HE WILL ALSO START CUTTING HIS HANDS WHEN OPENING/CLOSING THE DOORS. I FEEL AS THOUGH WE SPENT TOO MUCH MONEY ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE HANDLES TO BE SLICING OUR FINGERS OPEN. *KB
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 13, 2011
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON MY 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ PRACTICALLY BROKE OFF IN MY HAND WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD THAT HANDLES BREAK APART AND ENTRY INTO THE CAR COULD BE A PROBLEM SHOULD THEIR BE AN EMERGENCY OR ACCIDENT. *TR
Structure, Aug 9, 2011
THE DOOR HANDLE DETACHES FROM THE DOOR! I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN 3 TIMES NOW! IT COSTS $170 TO REPAIR AND IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FLAW WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO COST BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Structure, Aug 1, 2011
2007 CHEVY TAHOE WITH CHROME EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. PASSENGER SIDE HANDLE BROKE OFF. HAS SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY TO PINCH FINGERS. DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE ALSO LOOSE. WAS INFORMED THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS VEHICLE. IF THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, IT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED! *KB
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 18, 2011
I AM WRITING TO ADVISE A COMPLAINT REGARDING OUR 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ DOOR HANDLES. IN APRIL 2011, THE OUTSIDE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE CAME PARTIALLY UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE HANDLE CAME LOOSE ONLY ON ONE SIDE (THE FAR LEFT) LEAVING IT ATTACHED FROM ONLY THE FAR RIGHT. THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR PASSENGER WITHIN THE LAST WEEK. THAT IS 2 HANDLES IN 2 MONTHS. MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER PINCHED HER FINGER IN THE UNATTACHED SPACE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DOOR. I HAVE TAKEN OUR VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ARE CHARGING $172 PER HANDLE FOR THE REPAIRS. VEHICLE IS A 2007 WITH ONLY 25,000 MILES. *KB
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 10, 2011
2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS FAULTY CHROME DOOR HANDLES OWNED THE SUV FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR. ALL 4 HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT WITH THE SAME FAULTY HANDLES. RECENTLY THE DRIVERS HANDLE BROKE AGAIN. THIS TIME MY HUSBAND HAD TO TIE AND HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED TO GET TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY WANTED US TO PAY FOR THE LAST 2 B/C IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT'S A ONE TIME COMP. THE NEXT TIME WE WILL HAVE TO PAY. DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY HAVE NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE CHROME HANDLES. THEY NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW DESIGN. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 18, 2011
2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ ALL DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN, NOW A PINCH HAZARD AND MAJOR DEFECT ON THE SUV. *TR
Structure, Jun 13, 2011
CHEVY TAHOE 2007 LTZ EXTERIOR LEFT REAR CHROME DOOR HANDLE PARTIALLY DETACHED. STILL FUNCTIONAL, BUT LOOSE AND WILL REQUIRE REPAIR NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HAVE READ THAT THIS DEFECT IS NOT UNCOMMON AND IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A $50K CAR. *TR
Structure, Jun 9, 2011
DASHBOARD HAS SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED TO CRACK IN SEVERAL SPOTS. SHARP EDGES MAY CAUSE INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. *TR
Structure, May 30, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 CHEVY TAHOE AND RECENTLY WENT TO GET OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SLICED MY FINGER OPEN ON THE DOOR HANDLE. I EXAMINED THE HANDLE TO FIND THAT THE CHROME COATING IS PEELING, AND IS EXTREMLY SHARP! DEFINATLY WILL NEED TO BE FIXED TO PREVENT FURTHER INJURYS! I HOPE CHEVROLET ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE IMMEDIATLY, I WAS CUT PRETTY BAD, BUT WOULD HATE TO HAVE SOMEONE ESPECIALLY A CHILD BE HURT WORSE! *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 25, 2011
OUTER DOOR HANDLES FREQUENTLY BREAK. LACK OF RELIABLE PRIMARY SAFETY ENTRY TO SMALL CHILDREN IN REAR CAR SEATS POSSES MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 25, 2011
OUTER DOOR HANDLES FREQUENTLY BREAK. LACK OF RELIABLE PRIMARY SAFETY ENTRY TO SMALL CHILDREN IN REAR CAR SEATS POSSES MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR