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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 142 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.5 times the median Avalanche 1500 year — the 2007 model ranks #5 of 12 Avalanche 1500 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 49 reports (35% of the total).

142

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

2

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Avalanche 1500 years?

Avalanche 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted213 complaints2002: 185 complaints2003: 213 complaints2004: 175 complaints2005: 153 complaints2006: 63 complaints2007: 142 complaints2008: 49 complaints2009: 27 complaints2010: 7 complaints2011: 43 complaints2012: 20 complaints2013: 38 complaints
Avalanche 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags4935%
Body & Structure1913%
Other1913%
Electrical System1813%
Transmission107%
Engine75%
Fuel System64%
Visibility & Wipers32%
Tires & Wheels32%
Speed Control21%
Seats21%
Steering11%
Seat Belts11%
Brakes11%
Latches & Locks11%

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V307000Tires & WheelsAugust 11, 2006 · 3,227 units

Defect

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE. IN ADDITION, THE LABEL MAY ALSO BE MISSING THE TIRE LOAD RATING ON THE LABEL. ALTHOUGH THIS INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, IF A TIRE OF A LESSER LOAD RATING IS INSTALLED, THE TIRE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS ENCOUNTERED DURING USE.

Consequence

IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR DESIGNATION MAY BE INSTALLED. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO MOUNT THE TIRE ON A WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR. IF THE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR, THE WHEEL AND TIRE MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAON ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 13, 2014 · crash

“DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD DECK AREA SURROUNDING PASSENGER AIRBAG IS HEAVILY CRACKED WITH SHARP EDGES WHICH POSE A HAZARD IF AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED. SHARP DASHBOARD CRACK EDGES ON DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE STRUCK BY DRIVER OR PASSENGER IN AN ACCIDENT OR MAY BECOME AIR BORN RESULTING IN SEVER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 1, 2010

“OUR NEW 2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE WAS INVOLVED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT (NOT OUR FAULT) AND IT SUSTAINED FRAME DAMAGE. AFTER USING A GM DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO OUR VEHICLE AND RETURNING IT THREE TIMES IT STILL WAS RETURNED TO US IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION WHICH PUT OUR FAMILY IN A POTENTIALLY POSITION WHICH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 1, 2007 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT SMELLED AS IF SOMETHING ELECTRICAL WAS BURNING. THERE WAS NO SMOKE PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER WAS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 10, 2010 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE AND BLACK SMOKE THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWING A TRAILER AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 3, 2007 · fire

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — common questions

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 142 complaints put the 2007 model at #5 of 12 Avalanche 1500 years. It is one of the Avalanche 1500 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Avalanche 1500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (49 complaints), body & structure (19 complaints), other (19 complaints).

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Avalanche 1500 years to avoid are 2003, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007. The cleanest record among Avalanche 1500 years belongs to 2010.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.