MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

● Typical for this model
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:57.331Z

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
113
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

43% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 154 complaints 2002 2003: 182 complaints 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 129 complaints 2006: 39 complaints 2007: 113 complaints 2007 113 2008: 37 complaints 2009: 20 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 28 complaints 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints
2002: 154 complaints 2002 2003: 182 complaints 2003 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 129 complaints 2005 2006: 39 complaints 2006 2007: 113 complaints 2007 113 2008: 37 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 28 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013
2002: 154 complaints 2002 2003: 182 complaints 2003 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 129 complaints 2005 2006: 39 complaints 2006 2007: 113 complaints 2007 113 2008: 37 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 28 complaints 2011 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% · 49 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2014-10-10

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, 2013-11-25

Recall for airbags and they wont fix it

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-04

Structure

17% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2007-08-21

Electrical system

10% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE

Power train

9% · 10 reports

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, 2007-08-27

Engine

5% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-11-07Wheels06V307000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  3. I
    2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 49 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V307000 · Wheels
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.