The Lemon Index2007 Chevrolet Tahoe.
The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe is about average by owner complaints: 148 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 112, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 16 to 17 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Tahoe year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,177 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chevrolet Tahoe year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 48K to 112K miles on the car (702 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 63K–130K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 48K–91K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 36K–123K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- electrical 2010
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Show all 4 recalls
- electrical 2008
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Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1278 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Door locks, power windows, door courtesy lamps, heated/cooled seat indicators inoperative
- Left front axle shaft difficult to remove
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedInterior door handle laceration risk2010–2011
- ClosedInterior door handle laceration risk2009–2010
- ClosedNon-crash engine compartment fires2008
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3800–4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Car battery dies if not driven on daily basis. Dealership has attempted to find source of drain 5 times. Recall has been done on keyless entry, battery has been replaced and dvd player has been replaced. Problem still exists.
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe owner · NHTSA complaint 10222719
More owner reports
There is a 10inch crack in the hump of the dash above my odometer. I have an 07 chevy Tahoe with about 40k. I contacted a chevy dealer and they said it was not a chevy problem.
NHTSA complaint 10360631
The headliner in my new vehicle rattles and it also has some indication of damage near the passenger visor area which obviously occurred during factory (texas) install.
NHTSA complaint 10174915
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.1× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 112; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Tahoe year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (29%), body structure (27%) and doors, locks & latches (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe get?
16 to 17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 48,000 and 112,500 miles. The middle report was at 77,000 miles, from 702 complaints.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 to $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Tahoe year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works