2007 Chevrolet Suburban air bags problems
146 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, which is 41% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 146 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 121,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 6 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 121,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH and approaching an intersection, another vehicle driving at high speeds crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy with the significant impact. The driver struck her head on the windshield and sustained a bruise to the head and neck pain. The rear driver seat occupant suffered from a head concussion.
Check air bag light came on. Had it checked out at a GM dealer, but they could not tell me if it would be $400 or $4,000. I have a real problem paying this much for an item that I feel should be covered under recall. As a safety professional, I think it is unconscionable to drive without an air bag, but the cost is also unconscionable when the vehicle has only $65,000 miles. I may weigh my options and park it in the hopes of hearing about a recall.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
- Body & structure 42 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints