2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems & Complaints

Averageabout as many complaints as a typical year of the Express 1500 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Express 1500 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the air bags (2 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

5complaints
1recalls
2crashes
1fires
10injuries
1deaths

Most common 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems

  • Air bags~58,000 miles
    240%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~2,000 miles
    120%
  • Locks & latches~32,000 miles
    120%
  • Engine & cooling
    120%
  • Brakes~58,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet Express 1500 complaints by model year

20002001200220032004200520062007200820092011201465101812105595310
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Express 1500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Express 1500 years: 2011, 2000, 2001. Years to avoid: 2003. Compare all years →

2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls (1)

Exterior lighting › Brake lights

NHTSA recall 07V-342 · Aug 7, 2007 · 10,113 vehicles

Certain vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." when the brakes are applied, the stop lamps will illuminate.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS system module. The recall began on September 28, 2007. Owners May contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9643.

2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD13 / 16 / 14

EPA ratings. Class: Van.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Express 1500 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Express 1500 at the same age. 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 Express 1500?

The air bags — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (1) and locks & latches (1).

How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?

There is 1 recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500, the most recent from August 7, 2007 (brake lights). 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 Express 1500?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2000 and 2001. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003. See the full Chevrolet Express 1500 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 32,000 miles; 75% 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.