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CarComplaints.com Notes: Engines shouldn't need a new quart of oil every 500-1000 miles, but for thousands of Suburban owners that's exactly what's happening. Engine oil consumption on aluminum block engines with Active Fuel Management (AFM) is out of control and owners are left looking for answers.

The most likely culprit is an uncovered AFM valve which, in many cases, can be covered under warranty. The problem is the issues don't stop there and many owners have been told by GM just to buy a new engine. Take one guess who they want to pick up the tab.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,309 miles

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2007 Chevrolet Suburban seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2007 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Comments (Page 7 of 11)

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problem #86

May 272016

Suburban

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. While attempting to drive, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact called luther brookdale Chevrolet at (763) 561-9220 (6701 brooklyn blvd, brooklyn center, mn 55429) where it was confirmed that the contact would need to pay a diagnostic fee. The parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #85

May 312016

Suburban

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (page Chevrolet, 6500 little river turnpike, alexandria, va 22312) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #84

Aug 162017

Suburban

  • miles
"takata recall" I have taken the vehicle to the dealer where purchased 4 times with no success in getting the airbags replaced.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #83

May 272016

Suburban

  • 98,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takato recall

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #82

May 012016

Suburban

  • miles
Dealership will not replace airbags because manufacturer is not cooperating.

- Duluth, GA, USA

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problem #81

Oct 252017

Suburban 8-cyl

  • 129,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, 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 contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact called bill cramer Chevrolet Buick GMC (2251 N w 23rd St. Panama city, fl 32405; 850-387-4532) and was informed that the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer no longer owns the vehicle, traded in. Updated 8/7/18

- Port Saint Joe, FL, USA

problem #80

Aug 012006

Suburban

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

"takata recall" - the passengers in the vehicle are in danger should the airbags deploy. I have contacted the dealership and of course there are no replacement airbags available.

- Blairsville, GA, USA

problem #79

Oct 022017

Suburban

  • miles
Takata recall, dealer claims part are not available.

- Cynthiana, KY, USA

problem #78

Oct 192017

Suburban

  • 167,000 miles
Contacted dealer in 2016 about takata recall. Told me the parts were not available. Contacted dealer in Oct 2017 again, told the parts were still not available. I believe the General Motors has had sufficient time to acquire replacement air bag inflator and that they are deliberately stalling hoping the problem will simple go away. I need my truck fixed so that my wife can ride with me on trips.

- Elizabethtown, KY, USA

problem #77

Jul 182016

Suburban

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (chuck nash Chevrolet in san marco, Texas) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Buda, TX, USA

problem #76

May 312016

Suburban

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Norristown, VA, USA

problem #75

Dec 012016

Suburban

  • 163,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Porter Chevrolet (414 E cleveland ave, newark, de) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer informed the contact the engineers thought the vehicle was safe to operate. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #74

May 272016

Suburban

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (watson Chevrolet Inc, located at 625 w auto mall dr tucson, AZ 85705 520-329-4097) and was informed that the remedy parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number: 83028495086. No further assistance was offered. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #73

Jul 312016

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 11/02/17 updated 11/09/2017

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #72

Jul 162016

Suburban

  • 200,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the hendrick Chevrolet dealer located in raleigh, nc who stated that the remedy part needed for the repair was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 200,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hillsborough, NC, USA

problem #71

May 012016

Suburban

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the interim recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) was received in may of 2016 but the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #70

Jul 072017

Suburban

  • 186,196 miles
(1)takata recall (2) dash board cracked at instrument cluster and by passenger airbag. Purchased this vehicle in this condition. Was informed by the dealer that is a common issue for this year/model Chevrolet and would have to address the problem with a GM dealer.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #69

Jul 072017

Suburban

  • miles
Takata recall - received the recall notice July 2016 and have not heard anything yet

- Odessa, FL, USA

problem #68

Jun 302016

Suburban

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) for the frontal passenger air bag inflator; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the local dealer (huffines Chevrolet plano located on, 1001 coit rd, plano, tx, 75093). The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but did not offer any assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Richardson, TX, USA

problem #67

Jun 172017

Suburban

  • 149,000 miles
Dashboard cracked around the passenger side airbag as well as other locations on the dash. The concern is that the airbag inflation will be impeded by the cracking dashboard. Vehicle was in motion on a city street when the crack occurred.

- Livermore, CA, USA

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