2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500: 1 recall, 113 owner complaints and up to 16 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Wheels Vehicle recall #06V307000 · 2006 · 3,227 vehicles
What's wrong: 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. In addition, the label May also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a…
Why it matters: If a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation May be installed. It May be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the…
The fix: 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. The recall begaon on November 7, 2006. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, Chevrolet at…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 8 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (49): the most common themes are warning light on (6), deploys unexpectedly / inflator (4), fails to deploy (3).
- Other / unknown (19): the most common themes are noise or vibration (3).
- Body & structure (18): the most common themes are door / lock issues (5).
- Electrical (11): the most common themes are electrical failure (7), won't start (3), stalls / loses power (2).
The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 has 113 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years for complaints (1.5× the average Avalanche 1500 year). Complaints peaked in 2017 (27 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 8 years old, at a median of 73,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2006 (39 complaints, 1 recalls), 2008 (37 complaints, 0 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Regular |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 6.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Regular |
| 6.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems?
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (49), other / unknown (19), body & structure (18).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 get?
EPA ratings run up to 16 mpg combined (5.3 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 5 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.