CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 377 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 7 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (225 reports).
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 to 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche problems
Problem areas named in the 377 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 225 |
| Structure | 75 |
| Unknown Or Other | 63 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Engine | 24 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
What owners report
Traveling hiway on cruise. My 5.3l down shifted to accelerate to go up an incline. Shortly after that there was low to almost no power. Check engine light then came on. I was able to do 30mph on freeway to get it home. Took it to a local garage since gray Daniels chevy wouldnât service it since I recently transitioned to MS. The problem was the #4 lifter had collapsed. It costed me just shy of $4k out of pocket. Iâve read that this was a recall item for my vehicle, I was never notified. I would like to be compensated if this was indeed a recall item
First recall, Only dealer on Island (Hawaii) went out of business and couldn't be done by a GM dealer. Windshield washer fluid heater was removed by a mechanic shop at my own expense. Second recall, The passenger airbag inflator hasn't been done due to the fact that 2007 - 2014 Chevy Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban & GMC Yukon are known for cracked dashboards which includes my Avalanche. My dashboard was cracked before the airbag recall and I covered the dashboard with fiberglass mat and resin to repair it as a new dashboard was not covered by warranty and exceeded over $2,000.00 to replace. The area to access the airbag is sealed and would require a new dashboard. There is now a new Chevy de
Airbag warning won't go says my airbag is disabled
Code p2128 Code p2122 Have replaced TPS, THROTTLE BODY, ACCELERATOR PEDAL (Ã3) AND bypassed connectors WITH DIRECT WIRING from ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO ECM Continue to get codes with CHECK ENGINE LIGHT with DECREASED ENGINE POWER, CHECK STABILITRAK, and STABILITRAK DISABLED. HAVE TO CLEAR CODES WITH BLUEDRIVER MULTIPLE TIMES EVEN WHILE DRIVING SHORT DISTANCES AND SOMETIMES ON START UP.
The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle after driving over a pothole and crashed into a telephone pole. The pole fell on the vehicle and the fire department had to remove the contact from the vehicle. The front passenger's side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags in the vehicle failed to deploy during the impact. The contact sustained three fractured ribs and one lacerated lung which required medical attention via hospital. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced for an unknown NHTSA Campaign Num
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche questions
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Electrical System; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche?
Based on 377 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (225), Structure (75), Unknown Or Other (63).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.