Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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] '
The dashboard of my 2007 Chevy Avalanche has been cracking for years, I did let my dealership know and they said that was not under warranty and they didn't offer me a discount to repair it. My dash has several cracks from the drivers side to the passenger side airbag, a large hole is directly in the middle of the dash where the pieces just vibrated apart exposing the equipment under the dash. The pieces of plastic are a little heavy and sharp I feel the whole dash could break into pieces if the air bag is deployed. I do not have any record of receiving a quote or being denied the repair, but I don't think they will deny that they've been saying it's not covered. And, I'm not sure of the exact date, but I think it started to crack in 2010, now it's kind of a wreck, I've attached a picture of the big hole!
We received notice from tk holdings inc. I called local dealership as notice indicated. Way brothers, 183 broad st hawkinsville, georgia was told we could not read as the company is bankrupted and no repairs would be completed. We then called childe Chevrolet, [phone], where we purchased the vehicle and was told we would get a letter in the mail when parts to repair our vehicle would come in. Neither dealership sounded willing to repair our vehicle as the notice instructed. My husband was embarrassed at way brothers because he stated, " we must didn't read out notice correctly. " our compliant is the dealerships do not want to repair the vehicle. What can we do? Thanks.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that there was a constant loss of speed and premature motor failure. The motor was replaced by an independent mechanic, but the electronic stability control (ESC) warning indicator kept illuminating. The contact stated that the manufacturer issued four tsbs on the ESC. The dealer (williams Chevrolet, 2600 us-31, traverse city, mi 49684, [phone]) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted to determine if the remedy and part were available for NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
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
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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, all four of the side air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the driver's residence where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was severely cracked along the passenger air bag area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front component on the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the air bags deployed without warning.the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensing diagnostic module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Airbag complaints in other Avalanche 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 43% of the model year's 113 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 92,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.