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Chevrolet Suburban 2007–2014

10th generation (GMT900)

NHTSA data through 13 August 20261,507 complaints, 947 with mileageMethod

Reports with mileage
947
Median of reported failures
75,000 mi
Most-reported system
Airbag system (31.0%)
Recalls
11

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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 49,000 and 115,324 miles.

Figure 1 · Chevrolet Suburban 2007–2014 · 947 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 10,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 89 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Chevrolet Suburban 2007–2014Histogram of 947 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 10,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 60,000 to 70,000 miles with 89 complaints, 9.4 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 49,000 and 115,324 miles. A further 27 complaints, 2.9 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 75,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 27 complaints (2.9%), plotted separately
10%
31,000
25%
49,000
Median
75,000
75%
115,324
90%
155,000

Tallest bin: 89 complaints between 60,000 and 70,000 miles. Based on 947 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 10,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–10,000414.3%
10,000–20,000171.8%
20,000–30,000272.9%
30,000–40,000656.9%
40,000–50,000889.3%
50,000–60,000869.1%
60,000–70,000899.4%
70,000–80,000798.3%
80,000–90,000697.3%
90,000–100,000768.0%
100,000–110,000464.9%
110,000–120,000373.9%
120,000–130,000353.7%
130,000–140,000384.0%
140,000–150,000373.9%
150,000–160,000283.0%
160,000–170,000212.2%
170,000–180,000121.3%
180,000–190,000181.9%
190,000–200,000111.2%
200,000+272.9%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 1,507 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2014 Chevrolet Suburban, and 947 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 49,000 and 115,324 miles. The median is 75,000 miles.

The most-reported areas are the airbag system (31.0% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (19.3% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles), body structure (12.8% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles).

11 recall campaigns cover this generation.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2007–2014 Chevrolet Suburban last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2007–2014 Chevrolet Suburban were filed by 75,000 miles and 90% by 155,000 miles — figures drawn from 947 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

27 reports (2.9%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Suburban reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2007–2014 Suburban: the 3-minute check

Generated from 947 mileage-tagged complaints, 11 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 11 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Check engine on 2010–2014 cars. Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) valve lifter collapse on the Gen IV 5.3L V8 — the AFM lifter's locking pin fails, the lifter collapses, the camshaft lobe is wiped, and the engine misfires with progressive…
  3. Check interior on 2007–2014 cars. Dashboard top pad cracks and splits, typically radiating from the airbag seams and speaker grilles, with associated rattles. Widespread across the whole generation and a large ODI complaint category.
  4. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  5. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 49,000 and 115,000 miles, with a median of 75,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the airbag system and problems owners could not categorise are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. Problems owners could not categorise in particular shows a median failure mileage of 85,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Chevrolet Suburban 2007–2014

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Latches and locks41 reports55,00042,000–65,000Latches and locks: 41 reports, median 55,000 miles, middle half 42,000 to 65,000 miles.
  2. Body structure193 reports70,00047,000–89,000Body structure: 193 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 47,000 to 89,000 miles.
  3. Electrical system113 reports70,00049,000–130,000Electrical system: 113 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 49,000 to 130,000 miles.
  4. Transmission and driveline38 reports84,00032,000–138,000Transmission and driveline: 38 reports, median 84,000 miles, middle half 32,000 to 138,000 miles.
  5. Problems owners could not categorise291 reports85,00055,000–105,000Problems owners could not categorise: 291 reports, median 85,000 miles, middle half 55,000 to 105,000 miles.
  6. Airbag system467 reports90,00055,000–125,000Airbag system: 467 reports, median 90,000 miles, middle half 55,000 to 125,000 miles.
  7. Engine106 reports110,00066,000–149,000Engine: 106 reports, median 110,000 miles, middle half 66,000 to 149,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Airbag system46731.0%90,00055,000–125,000
Problems owners could not categorise29119.3%85,00055,000–105,000
Body structure19312.8%70,00047,000–89,000
Electrical system1137.5%70,00049,000–130,000
Engine1067.0%110,00066,000–149,000
Latches and locks412.7%55,00042,000–65,000
Transmission and driveline382.5%84,00032,000–138,000
Fuel and propulsion system342.3%90,00040,000–124,000
Electronic stability control (esc)332.2%92,00066,000–141,000
Brakes291.9%74,00031,000–103,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Chevrolet Suburban 2007–2014 · 947 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Chevrolet Suburban 2007–2014Of 947 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 10,000-mile bin edge. 34 percent below 60,000 miles. 59 percent below 90,000 miles. 76 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 75,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 34% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 59% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 76% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 97%: the remaining 2.9% of reports (27) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

34% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

In the reporting window

  • Airbag system — middle half 55,000–125,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 55,000–105,000 mi
  • Body structure — middle half 47,000–89,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 49,000–130,000 mi
  • Latches and locks — middle half 42,000–65,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 32,000–138,000 mi

Mostly reported later

  • Engine — middle half 66,000–149,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

59% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Body structure — median 70,000 mi
  • Latches and locks — median 55,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Airbag system — middle half 55,000–125,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 55,000–105,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 49,000–130,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 66,000–149,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 32,000–138,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

76% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 85,000 mi
  • Body structure — median 70,000 mi
  • Latches and locks — median 55,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Airbag system — middle half 55,000–125,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 49,000–130,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 66,000–149,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 32,000–138,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 75,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The airbag system accounts for 31.0% of complaints (467 reports, 165 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 90,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 55,000 and 125,000 miles.

A single system taking 31.0% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 19.3% of complaints (291 reports, 193 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 85,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 55,000 and 105,000 miles.

Body structure accounts for 12.8% of complaints (193 reports, 148 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 47,000 and 89,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 7.5% of complaints (113 reports, 91 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 49,000 and 130,000 miles.

The engine accounts for 7.0% of complaints (106 reports, 88 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 110,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 66,000 and 149,000 miles.

Latches and locks account for 2.7% of complaints (41 reports, 39 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 55,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 42,000 and 65,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2007 model year drew the most — 358 complaints — while 2014 drew the fewest at 77. The median year sits at 165.

That makes 2007 an outlier: roughly 2.2 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 11 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (5), the electrical system (3), the hydraulic brake circuit (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 1,507 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
22 (1.5%)
Fires
17
Injury reports
55
Fatality reports
0

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Engine 2010–2014

Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) valve lifter collapse on the Gen IV 5.3L V8 — the AFM lifter's locking pin fails, the lifter collapses, the camshaft lobe is wiped, and the engine misfires with progressive internal damage. Closely coupled to excessive oil consumption: the AFM oil pressure relief valve sprays oil at the piston skirts and the low-tension piston rings pass oil to the combustion chamber, fouling plugs and accelerating lifter failure. Worst on the flex-fuel LC9 variants. No safety recall was issued; repair typically requires cam and lifter replacement.

Interior 2007–2014

Dashboard top pad cracks and splits, typically radiating from the airbag seams and speaker grilles, with associated rattles. Widespread across the whole generation and a large ODI complaint category.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
2007358181
2008276159
200913394
2010161110
2011193126
2012139114
2013170117
20147746

Recalls (11) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Sep 2021 · 2007–2009 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The defect. 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

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 21V052000, reported 2021-09-20.

  2. May 2021 · 2010–2014 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. 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 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. 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

    NHTSA campaign 21V054000, reported 2021-05-11.

  3. May 2021 · 2009–2013 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL 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 2010 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT,

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. 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 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328790.

    NHTSA campaign 21V053000, reported 2021-05-11.

  4. May 2021 · 2012 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL 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." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized am

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. 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 May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328770.

    NHTSA campaign 21V051000, reported 2021-05-11.

  5. Mar 2021 · 2007–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The defect. 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 2007-200

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 21V050000, reported 2021-03-01.

  6. Feb 2015 · 2011–2012 · Electrical SystemIf stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

    What can happen. If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.

    NHTSA campaign 14V827000, reported 2015-02-12.

  7. Dec 2014 · 2013–2014 · Electrical SystemIf the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

    What can happen. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂ’s number for this recall is 14515.

    NHTSA campaign 14V614000, reported 2014-12-26.

  8. Aug 2013 · 2014 · Service Brakes, HydraulicLoose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances…

    The defect. General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, through July 23, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon vehicles manufactured July 13, 2013, through July 18, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon XL vehicles manufactured on July 22, 2013. The rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    What can happen. Loose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts on both rear brake caliper brackets. Any bolts found loose will be replaced and tightened. This service will be performed, at no charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13247.

    NHTSA campaign 13V342000, reported 2013-08-02.

  9. Jan 2013 · 2013 · Power TrainAs a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF…

    The defect. General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have be

    What can happen. As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.

    NHTSA campaign 13V001000, reported 2013-01-17.

  10. Apr 2012 · 2012 · SteeringIf this condition occurs, a loss of steering could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet express and Suburban vehicles, and GMC savana and yukon xl heavy duty vehicles. The steering gear pitman shaft may not have been adequately hardened and could fracture.

    What can happen. If this condition occurs, a loss of steering could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear and, if necessary, replace the steering gear pitman shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on april 4, 2012.

    NHTSA campaign 12V112000, reported 2012-04-04.

  11. Jun 2010 · 2007–2009 · Electrical SystemIt is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

    The defect. 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 n

    What can happen. It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

    The free fix. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 10V240000, reported 2010-06-11.

What owners reported

The exterior door handles pull out of the car body on my 2007 chevy LTZ Suburban.. The design appears to use plastic plugs that either break apart or deteriorate, causing the door handles to break loose when grabbed and pulled to open the doors. My handles have all broken loose at the forward end of the handle, with…

2007 · 15,000 miles · Body structure

the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the driver side and passenger side doors on the vehicle locked and the contact had to crawl through the window to get out. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the doors were repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000 and…

2007 · 20,000 miles · Latches and locks

I am filing this compliant about the cracked dash on my 2007 chevy regency Suburban, which i purchased brand new in 2008. This dash has been cracked for over 7 years now. I have tried several times to get the dealership (reliable Chevrolet) in dallas, tx to fix the issue but was told it would cost me somewhere around…

2007 · 30,000 miles · Body structure

the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. Whenever the contact would attempt to start the vehicle, it would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the suspension sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced by the dealer several different times for the failure, but it still…

2007 · 32,000 miles · Electrical system

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