Model year record

2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls & problems

The 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints5filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths10 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingAug 7, 2007

Brake lights

Recall 07V34200010,113 vehicles

Problem: 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. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED, THE STOP LAMPS ARE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED BUT THE REAR BRAKES MAY STILL BE APPLIED. THE BRAKE MAY RELEASE AFTER A FEW SECONDS OR AFTER THE NEXT FIRM BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION.
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 PEDAL FURTHER THAN USUAL TO CONTINUE VEHICLE MOVEMENT. A VEHICLE DRIVEN WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKES, RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Express 1500 AWD

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Express 1500 AWD FFV

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Air bags	2	2	0	10	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission	1	0	1	0	—
Latches/locks/linkages	1	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine cooling	1	0	0	0	—
Service brakes	1	1	0	2	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakesCrash2 injuries
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…
Nov 20, 2015 · 58,000 miles
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
Nov 18, 2011
Latches/locks/linkages
REAR SIDE DOORS ON MY CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN HAVE CORRODED TO THE POINT THEY WILL NOT OPEN. *TR
Nov 26, 2009 · 31,669 miles
Air bagsCrash8 injuries
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.
Jun 18, 2007 · 2,800 miles
Power train › Automatic transmissionFire
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
Apr 13, 2007 · 2,300 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.