2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 225about this part
- Share
- 60%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 225 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, 60% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata inflators we were parked at a store when we were leaving we heard a big loud pop like an explosion or like someone hit us on the passenger side smoke came out of the hood on the passenger side , seat belts locked up very tight emergency lights went on and dash board announced 'service airbag' drove it home very carefully. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170693, filed 2019-01, 120,000 miles“Received recall notice for takata air bags. I have been contacting the Chevrolet dealerships and they are telling me that the air bags are fine and no intention to replace however this recall specifically states that my truck is at risk. Please advise what the next course of action is. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11240152, filed 2019-07, 120,000 miles“Hello I've been waiting for years on a remedy to fix the takata air bags on my vehicle , is there any resolution to this recall??? Need to know what to do or what steps to take. Everyday that I drive my vehicle is another chance for me or my family to be at risk. Please help”
NHTSA complaint #11321727, filed 2020-04, 202,000 miles“Takata recall I have been patience waiting to have my airbags recalled. Every time I contact the car dealership that I purchased my truck, they keep telling me that my truck can't be serviced to replace my defected takata air bags. I was in an accident in feb 6th 2017. It wasn't my fault and the air bags didn't explode.”
NHTSA complaint #11039413, filed 2017-10, 116,000 miles“A vehicle ran a red light in a intersection and was close to crashing into the front passenger side. My pregnant wife was sitting on the passenger seat. Thank god we did not get hit. My pregnant wife could have been seriously injured with out the passenger air bags not working.”
NHTSA complaint #11230537, filed 2019-07, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V050000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe…Covers: Chevrolet Avalanche 2007–2011, Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011 +11 more
- 21V052000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500…Covers: Chevrolet Avalanche 2007–2009, Tahoe 2007–2009, GMC Yukon 2007–2009 +11 more
Related 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…
- 10232819Feb 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10210324Mar 9, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10208055Jan 25, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10201261Jul 26, 2021This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10201252Jul 21, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 10193478Apr 29, 2021This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 22 | 27% |
| 2012 | 6 | 17% |
| 2011 | 55 | 43% |
| 2010 | 53 | 48% |
| 2009 | 41 | 54% |
| 2008 | 132 | 51% |
| 2007 | 225 | 60% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 11 | 15% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 22 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
75 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
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