Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET T6500 · model year
2007 CHEVROLET T6500
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007CHEVROLETT6500 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 T6500 is suspension:front:wheel bearing with 1 filings, followed by equipment (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2007 T6500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20071130SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
2007 TAHOE NEW JUST OFF THE LOT HAD A SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT 70 MPH, DIDN'T ADDRESS THE PROBLEM UNTIL A FEW DAYS LATER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE OUTFITTED WITH AFTERMARKET RIMS AND TIRES. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE FACTORY TIRES PROBABLY HAD A FLAT SPOT FROM SITTING ON THE LOT. WITH THE NEW AFTERMARKET WHEELS THE STEERING WHEEL STILL HAD THE SHAKE AND A VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH STILL REMAIN AND THE TIRES HAVE FEATHERED AND CUPPED. THEY ROTATED THE REARS TO THE FRONT AND THEY IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO FEATHER. THE VEHICLE HAS 15000 MILES AND GOING INTO IT'S 12TH MONTH WITH NO RESOLVE. *TR
20071130EQUIPMENT
2007 TAHOE NEW JUST OFF THE LOT HAD A SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT 70 MPH, DIDN'T ADDRESS THE PROBLEM UNTIL A FEW DAYS LATER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE OUTFITTED WITH AFTERMARKET RIMS AND TIRES. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE FACTORY TIRES PROBABLY HAD A FLAT SPOT FROM SITTING ON THE LOT. WITH THE NEW AFTERMARKET WHEELS THE STEERING WHEEL STILL HAD THE SHAKE AND A VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH STILL REMAIN AND THE TIRES HAVE FEATHERED AND CUPPED. THEY ROTATED THE REARS TO THE FRONT AND THEY IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO FEATHER. THE VEHICLE HAS 15000 MILES AND GOING INTO IT'S 12TH MONTH WITH NO RESOLVE. *TR
Compare 2007CHEVROLETT6500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 CHEVROLET T6500 have?▼
The 2007 CHEVROLET T6500 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 CHEVROLET T6500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 CHEVROLET T6500 is SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include EQUIPMENT.
Is the 2007 CHEVROLET T6500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.