2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 43%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 43% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. (this not an accident report.) on 2/20/17 I called a local authorized chev dealership about the recall on my truck for an airbag defect. I called again today, 2/20/29 about the same issue. Both times I have been told they do not have any parts to correct the problem. When I went to register my vehicle for the upcoming renewal period maryland dmv wrote please contact your local manufacturers authorized dealership to resolve at no cost. So, I am pretty confused as what to do. …”
NHTSA complaint #11181312, filed 2019-02, 85,000 miles“I noticed that my dash had 2 cracks, one on the driver side and one around the airbag on the passenger side. I believe the one around the air bag to be a safety concern, either the functionality of the airbag or the broken pieces of plastic if the airbag is deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10648522, filed 2014-10, 58,000 miles“I am having the same cracked dash issue every other owner is having with these GM models 2007-2014 GM trucks/suvs. I just noticed the three cracks I have, so I am not sure when exactly they started (within the last few months).”
NHTSA complaint #10910963, filed 2016-10, 100,000 miles“Takata recall on my air bag inflator is having a major effect on trading my vehicle in for a new vehicle and has reduced my value. This open recall with no GM solution is currently a real problem for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10940335, filed 2017-01, 130,000 miles“The dashboard of my 2007 chevy avalanche has been cracking for years, I did let my dealership know and they said that was not under warranty and they didn't offer me a discount to repair it. My dash has several cracks from the drivers side to the passenger side airbag, a large hole is directly in the middle of the dash where the pieces just vibrated apart exposing the equipment under the dash. The pieces of plastic are a little heavy and sharp I feel the whole dash could break into pieces if the air bag is deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10782229, filed 2015-10, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
- 10037146Oct 1, 2010Gm: the air bag door may be warped or not sit flush with the instrument panel/dash.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | 21% |
| 2012 | 3 | 19% |
| 2011 | 11 | 39% |
| 2010 | 4 | 67% |
| 2009 | 9 | 45% |
| 2008 | 16 | 43% |
| 2007 | 49 | 43% |
| 2006 | 7 | 18% |
| 2005 | 10 | 8% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology