2007 Chevy Suburban 1500 - Is The Suburban The Best All Around SUV Ever Made? (Almost?)

[@ModifiedImportsandDomestics]

My 2007 Suburban LTZ is currently at 284k miles on the original engine. It has some lifter tick at start up but then goes away. Still runs and drives great and is super reliable. The v4 mode still works never messed with it and hasn’t given me any issues.

[@swatted8904]

whats v4 mode?

[@jeromeburrasca6710]

2011 to 2013s are absolutely the best years. Chevy fixed all the factory defects by then. LOVE THIS GENERATION SUBURBAN!! You have to change 2010 and earlier driver side valve cover and oil deflector in the oil pan. Get the Range Technology V4 deactivate dongle too. :).

[@TheGoatReo]

Glad I read this! I’m in the market now

[@csh000]

@@TheGoatReo 2007 upgraded everything in the Suburban except the transmission. 2007 is the only year this body style had the old 4 speed. 2008 and up had the 6 speed. The 6 speed does improve the fuel efficiency and provides smoother shifting.

[@lilairstrike535]

@@csh000 My 2008 suburban has a 4l60e 😁😎

[@Imfirsttocomment]

What about the 2014? I wanna buy one

[@yousufkan6960]

Are the 2014 models ok? It’s the same body style

[@earlyriser5877]

Use the Range AFM deactivater & I would suggest the Lucus synthetic low viscosity oil stabilizer. The Lucus oil stabilizer I will recommend to anyone who owns a vehicle with cylinder deactivation to use the product at every oil change. It eliminates the cold engine start / ticking . All the auto parts stores carry the product. it's part # 11097 ! It works .

[@glockman9c]

I have spent only spent $4k-$5k on mine over the last 15 years...brakes, tires, rotors, batteries, oil, oil sender, fluids, master brake cylinder (whatever it is called in modern cars), headlights, etc. Paid for and runs great and the new version with my options is $80k.

[@luisaguirre5595]

Agreed! got my 07 burban ltz 4wd with 241k and still runs like a champ. yes fix the GM defects, its cheap to do it. Afm disabled too 👍👍

[@alejandrotrujillo8033]

Hey I just grabbed one with 200k. What GM defects are you talking about exactly?

[@ちくてぬしくけて]

The AFM feature. Watch out for dropped/noisy valves. Sway bar front links are weak (plastic). Other than that, the suspension starts deteriorating after 100k miles, just like any other suv this size. Mine has 400k miles and is still driving, but i deleted the afm, and my rear end is giving up on me. Gonna drop 3.73 gears on the rebuild. Maybe swap an L9H, and rebuild/strengthen the 6L80.

[@ちくてぬしくけて]

I love that it's built in Arlington TX!

[@freddcast3465]

My 08 sub LTZ just got 200k do i have to change the timing chaing?? Any tips?? I just love this big SUV

[@Wicked_RotF30]

My 05 would say low pil pressure from time to time. But still ran fine. I just ignore it. Could be a faulty sensor. I plan on installing fresh engine down the road. My Burb has 360k+ miles and i love it. It is the Z71 4x4 model which was top of the line in 2005. It has every option and the sheer price deference from top of the line in 2005 vs now is insane! New Suburban top of the line editions are near $100k and are not as reliable/capable of the older cheaper ones.😊

[@ExtremelystrongforJesus]

I absolutely love the suburban! You said a mouth full

[@YungAirheadOfficial]

Just got mine Gotta renew plates than i can take it on the road SO excited!

[@aoj4209]

I feel crazy that I did this, but in 2021 I just bought a 2007 burban. I had one growing up and miss it. Now that I have a family of my own, I thought it was a great option. Anything newer than the recession is just way too expensive.

[@marcbenz6194]

Same here, I bought a 2007 Suburban 2500 4X4 in November of 2021 with only 128,000 on it, my first non Ford or Lincoln in over 20 years ( with exception to an 82' Coupe DeVille in 2010 just because I thought it was cool) This Suburban is a keeper, it's unlikely I'll ever sell it, I believe this generation of Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon/Denali will go up in value just like the square bodies, especially 3/4 ton 4X4's. In addition to that, they have a proven longevity and reliability. I really like this styling much better that the newer ones.

[@w.e.s.]

Lmao I got a family of 4 we cram into a subaru and a charger yes we hate it but I remember growing up we got around in beetles and stuff it's this new age I got to have a limo for my family attitude that drives me crazy

[@leavingasap843]

@@w.e.s.shut it hippie, drive what you want and let other do what they want

[@whatinthe6623]

the oil pressure gauge will go out at that mileage . its a pain to get to the pressure sensor.. but its a plug and play sensor. remember to change the little screen that should go with it . it gets plugged up.

[@w.e.s.]

Aint all sensors plug n play...throw that screen away btw it's a waste

[@shanesolar3924]

Definitely just plug in the range to get rid of active fuel management. You’ll never get lifter tick that way

[@southwestohiodashcam6838]

awesome vehicle its just like my dads old one, his was an 09 LTZ dark blue with that gray interior. im in the market for a later year 2012, 13, or 14. in my opinion these are the best looking out of all generations inside and out

[@Glubbdubdrib]

You would be right. Picked up a 2015 Suburban LT and the interior feels so cheap with all the plastic. They printed some plastic to look like leather inside of using the leather… the trizone climate control is ass. Takes forever to change the temperature. Kinda wish I went with the 2014 LT model. I love that year’s interior over the last 2 refreshes. So I’m usually in my 2008 Silverado over the SUV.

[@southwestohiodashcam6838]

@@Glubbdubdrib good points. Climate controls are decently responsive in the older ones. Just know there will usually always be cracks in the dashboard and worn out climate buttons

[@jhan3894]

Sure a Toyota Highlander or Land Cruiser is great BUT, Nothing like having a 5.3 Liter V8, naturally aspirated smooth power. Plus towing capabilities? Have Good year All Terrain Wrangler s, makes slight road noise but You need it here in TX, ground clearance and grip. Love having the Space and room. Yes, gas chuggler but worth it. 400-420 miles on a full tank about $70-75 for Full tank of gas. Very versatile. Small things had to get fixed; bought mine with 156K-thousand miles and didn't even blink. Change oil, filter, add Sea-Foam and it literally runs and idles NEW. Quirks for age but mechanical wise, Amazing!

[@rogerpatterson7106]

I had the same problem change the sender good to go.

[@MrTheReissCorp]

I love my suburban

[@barneywilliam12]

Change the oil and the secondary filter as they get clogged. It’s happened to my 08 Burban a few times, no biggy

[@freddcast3465]

How is that?

[@Chapowzer]

This is the greatest car of all time

[@bernard5238]

Mines did the same thing it Oil Filter sensor needs to be replaced not expensive but it is kind of hard to get to just have patience

[@bigsmitty78]

Boy was he right about them going up in value.

[@badboy-kr6dq]

the suburban is nice looking. we had a '95 years back and i loved it..... but if i needed the 3rd row i'd lean towards the expedition.

[@deangelojackson3007]

I wonder if theres 10th gen suburbans made in late 2006

[@gucciflamigo6200]

Oil pressure sensor

[@martinhellstroem]

Hello! Love this car! How is it running now? 3 years later… Do you still have it?? I’m thinking of buying one here in Sweden 🇸🇪. I WANT ONE!! 😂

[@laurasabby4921]

I have a 2007 going on 3rd year of ownership. Have replaced oil sensor and it has over 225k on the odometer. Uses some oil, but nothing major. Love it!

[@1EliPrice]

It’s your pressure sensor or oil filter. I changed my oil and filter and it went away then had to change the sensory to get the check engine light off. $100 fix if you can do it all yourself.

[@rtcturnemup7028]

My 09 impala SS had that same message an it ended up being a sensor and a broken thermostat in my case

[@leehess6335]

But I was watching this video all these KZbinrs they all have like the newer F1 50s they got them on you know all aftermarket parts and all look really nice and the guy lived in Texas I believe and it was a Spanish guy that reupholstered seats they sell the whole cover to where they just take the old cover off and install the new seat and the driver side seat was a little messed up he fixed it and everything and it was crazy because the Spanish guy he had a school bus and old school bus with all his stuff on the school bus he will drive to you and do all the work right at your house and I live in Maryland so I know I can’t get that guy to do it but I see them advertising stuff online all the time and there’s a company and they charge like a boatload of money for their seats but I’m a look online and find some other companies and probably just replace the front ones but also that radio the guy put in the suburban really nice everything is plug and play so it doesn’t mess anything up everything works like it does from the factory 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@leehess6335]

I was just watching a video and getting into coma and my wife has a newer RAV4 2020 and have a stock radios they’re pretty much like little computer screens with the apps but damn you can buy the aftermarket ones with almost like 11 inch monitor but everything is plug and play And it gives you everything plus things you didn’t have before if you choose to have cameras on the sides and the rear the back the front you can have all that plus if you use iPhone you can use Siri they’re compatible for android but I just watch one this morning on the suburban because my brother has a Denali in the suburban set a 2010 black one exactly like that one with the tan leather and wood grain I’m still buying the thing, but I’m gonna buy the suburban from him he just had a new transmission put in it I’m getting it for five grand and it’s really clean

[@catlettsl100]

How much did you pay for it?

[@tezzogtezzog8530]

What is the paint code or last 8 digits of the vin# is this midnight blue

[@haifasa-lx1lb]

Low oil ? or hot oil ?

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

Don't look for a dirty dusty engine, look for a "Chris Fixx" clean engine bay. Oil sending switch is notorious "G", pick up line O'ring, lifters, and I've owned mine a week.

[@juanvilches530]

Sería perfecta si le pusieran otra motorizacion, un motor mas eficiente o diesel...

[@Pterodactyl-kn3ve]

The best suburban aren’t for sale. Look around. Look at the years for sale on used lots and online. You’ll notice certain years are available and certain years are hard if not impossible to find. Those most rare years for sale, are the years you want to buy.

[@leavingasap843]

Which are?

[@DanielIvan707]

Love it but hate the flex fuel crap

[@leehess6335]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@nickgerr1991]

tony soprano!!!

[@sergiocortez7600]

I'm here because today I found a really nice '07 Suburban for sale in my hometown. 80,000 km. Asking price you wonder? Well, US$ 39,000. I'm from Ecuador.

[@AddictedMotors]

Kind of high even with lowish miles

[@sergiocortez7600]

@@AddictedMotors Used car market here is nuts, man. I really love this Suburban, but not that much. 😆

[@danielcarmona9243]

That’s ridiculous. I found a 07 surburban with 180,000 miles for $3,500. Needs some body work because of rust. I might just buy it.

[@sergiocortez7600]

@@danielcarmona9243 used car market in my country is ridiculous. It's all because of taxes on new cars, dealers wanting to still make their big profit, and people that pay. A 2019 Tahoe here costs around $115k.

[@coldchillin8382]

I just picked up an 07 suburban today 104,000 miles for $14,500 after fees, interest, tax etc

[@davidreid9973]

Should have bought another Rover...lol

[@jamiealexander9450]

This is the biggest piece of crap chevy ever built. I got one, and it is on its 3rd motor. Not junk yard motors either. First one, the lifters bit the dust. Destroyed the engine. Second engine was build by a professional shop. Sitting at the school to pick up the kids. Broke three teeth off the timing sprocket. Busted a piston. Now I got this engine used. Replaced the seals, got it installed. Fired it off, coil pack codes. Replace the coil packs, I got extras after all. New plugs, and wires. Drive it to the end of street. Cam sensor goes out. I replace, cam, and crank sensor. Runs good to the gas station, filled up the 32 gallon tank, takes 18 minutes because the charcoal canister is not working properly, so I have no vent, and it won't take gas. So driving back home, boom, limp mode. Scan codes in the shop. Cam, and crank out of sync p0016. Pull the timing cover, and the plastic tensioner fell apart. Put a new tensioner on it, requires dropping the oil pan. Got it done, drove it around the block,. Gas pedal stops working. Back to the shop, code p0123. The throttle body is broke. So Monday I will be trading this pos for a 1999 toyota. If you are thinking about buying a chevy. Ask yourself, is it because I have too much money, or cause I need to walk more. I have 5 chevys, and my backup is a 2000 camry with 400k miles, that gets 26mpg.

[@SwacBoy]

Let someone else work on your vehicles sir that just might be your problem, saying this for a friend...

[@jamiealexander9450]

@SwacBoy I have forgot more stuff about working on a car, than you could learn in a lifetime. Maybe you should work on becoming a man instead of a little boy.