MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

● Typical for this model
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-16T08:31:12.349Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2002: 154 complaints 2002 2003: 182 complaints 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 129 complaints 2006: 39 complaints 2006 2007: 113 complaints 2007 2008: 37 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 28 complaints 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013
2007: 113 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002154
2003182
2004144
2005129
200639
2007113
200837
200920
20106
201128
201216
201329

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 43%

43% of complaints: air bags — 49 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141010

I WAS INVOLVED IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON THE DATE OF NOV 21,2013. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, I WAS HIT BY AN ON COMING MID SIZED SUV TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131125

RECALL FOR AIRBAGS AND THEY WONT FIX IT

NHTSA ODI report, 20171104

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

CRASH INJURY
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OUR NEW 2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE WAS INVOLVED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT (NOT OUR FAULT) AND IT SUSTAINED FRAME DAMAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070821

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070827

ENGINE 5%

5% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061107 — wheels

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

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 REC

Campaign 06V307000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080204 — PE (closed 20080612)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20080612 — EA (closed 20080908)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V307000 (wheels) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.