2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls

Most common 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	2
Power Train	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2015-12-14, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND OTHER DRIVER SUSTAINED WHIP LASH. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE FELT LIKE THE INSTALLATION OF THE BRAKE LINING WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AP

2011-11-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
RADIATOR HOSE GETS DAMAGED WHEN RADIATOR FAN SHROUD TOUCHES IT REPEATEDLY THROUGH MOTOR VIBRATIONS. WE HAVE SEEN THIS ON TWO DIFFERENT VEHICLES (2007 AND 2010 MODELS) OF CHEVY EXPRESS VANS. 2010 VAN IS VIN #[XXX]. OUR MECHANIC EXPLAINED THIS TO US AND TOOK PHOTOS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

2009-11-30, Latches/Locks/Linkages
REAR SIDE DOORS ON MY CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN HAVE CORRODED TO THE POINT THEY WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

2007-07-30, Air Bags
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE DEFECTIVE. HIS VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR WHILE IT WAS PARKED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WHO CRASHED INTO HIM WAS KILLED. FOUR PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND FOUR PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED THE CONTACT A CASE NUMBER, HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT EXPLAIN WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE SPEED OF THE OTHER VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,800.

2007-04-16, Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500. ON A DRY DAY THE CONTACT HEARD METAL SCRAPING THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT SPARKS WERE IGNITING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DIALED 911, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, (PATRICK CHEVROLET, WHERE IT REMAINED. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,300.*AK

2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2), Power Train (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 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.