Most common 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Share of the 113 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 complaints by model year
Best Avalanche 1500 years: 2010, 2012, 2006. Years to avoid: 2003, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2007. Compare all years →
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls (1)
Wheels › Rim
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500:
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, GM provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative…
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In a letter dated August 27, 2008, general motors corp. (GM) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population.
What 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 owners say
Air bags all 49 →
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) months ago. The dealer indicated several times that parts were unavailable. In addition, while driving approximately 20 MPH to make a left, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. A police report was filed. The front of the vehicle was damaged. None of the air bags deployed. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer concerning the recall and to investigate why the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained whiplash, but did not require medical attention. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available....updated 12/28/16 updated 7/5/18
Takata recall. (this not an accident report.) on 2/20/17 I called a local authorized chev dealership about the recall on my truck for an airbag defect. I called again today, 2/20/29 about the same issue. Both times I have been told they do not have any parts to correct the problem. When I went to register my vehicle for the upcoming renewal period maryland dmv wrote "please contact your local manufacturers authorized dealership to resolve at no cost." so, I am pretty confused as what to do. It had been exactly 2 years since my first notice of this problem and I am still being given the same answer while I am also still being told to contact a dealership to get this repaired. What am I supposed to do? Am I just being given the runaround? Please advise as I do not want to endanger my family or anyone else should this explode unexpectedly. Thank you. [redacted] '
Body & structure
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 could of caused another crash and injury or death. We decided to get our vehicle put on another frame machine for another opinion. The measurements were reported to be not within specifications and measure as follows. The frame has visible damage. The front section of the frame is swayed to the right. Just behind the front bumper mounts the frame rails are swayed 12mm. To the right. At the control arm mounting points, the frame is also swayed 15mm to the right. It was recommended to re-frame this vehicle. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and separating on the driver's and passenger's side. The contact indicated that the crack had extended to the passenger's side air bag housing. The local dealer haley Buick GMC airport located at 5500 s. Laburnum ave, richmond, va 23231 was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Electrical system
Tl 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 functioning properly. The failure also prevented the contact from seeing the trip meter, mileage and tire pressure. The dealer referenced a recall related to the failure, recall 08v44100 (electrical system). The current and failure mileages were approximately 54,000.
In motion on city streets or highways several warning lights appear on the dash and just randomly turn on and turn off the stabiliser leg traction control time on their system check engine ABS light and airbag light all the lights come on and go off whenever they want. The play is on macy mother the one connection that goes to gets extremely hot it don't wanna come on you have to move around and get it come on and goes off randomly as well
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| 6.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
| 6.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 a good car?
Based on 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Avalanche 1500 rates avoid: 2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Avalanche 1500 at the same age. It is one of the Avalanche 1500 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
The air bags — 49 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (18) and electrical system (11).
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, the most recent from August 11, 2006 (rim). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2012 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003, 2005, 2004, 2002 and 2007. See the full Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 73,000 miles; 27% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.