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2007 Chevrolet Express 1500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints55 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 14, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags22
Engine and engine cooling10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Power train11
Service brakes11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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Exterior lighting: brake lights

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

Risk. IF THE REAR BRAKES ARE STILL APPLIED AFTER RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE A SUBSTANTIAL DRAG WHEN DRIVING AND MAY NEED TO DEPRESS THE GAS…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Express 1500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Express 1500 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Express 1500 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10809972 · Dec 14, 2015 · 58,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10197813 · Jul 30, 2007 · 2,800 miles

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