2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 6%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, 6% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, 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:my air bag light came on, it was reset and came back on a short time after. I have electrical issues with cruise control, radio and fan for heat and A/C.once in s while I get a smell ofburning wire. My transmission began bumping on acceleration several months ago also when cranking it move forward a bit in park. The transmission bump is when accelerating, the electrical issues are random, the airbag light stays on.”
NHTSA complaint #11048082, filed 2017-11, 98,000 miles“Upon arrival at work and parking my Chevrolet Avalanche in the parking lot, I heard a couple of popping noises come from under the hood of the vehicle. I pulled the hood release lever and noticed flames emerging from the engine compartment. I called emergency services, but the vehicle was totally engulfed in flames before they could put the fire out. The vehicle was was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10560295, filed 2014-01, 200,000 miles“I drove to work & parked my 2007 Avalanche in my employers truck garage as I do every day. I went into the office attended a job briefing & we put on our coveralls for work then we got ready to leave to go to the 1st jobsite but as soon as the 1st two coworkers walked out of the shop they turned around yelling that my truck was on fire. I didn't believe them at 1st because I had just parked like 15 minutes prior. Parked & not running. Well I looked and my whole engine compartment was full of flames. We used 4 fire extinguishers to put the fire out & the fire department arrived to finish. …”
NHTSA complaint #11399190, filed 2021-03, 164,000 miles“In apr 2009 I took my 2007 chevy Avalanche in for servicing. The check engine light was on and I had recall #0848 performed. This recall was to install a wire harness (heated washer fluid module shortcircuit). The catalytic converter and an 02 sensor was replaced. Approximately aug/sept I had an odor in the vehicle (smelled like dirty feet or the interior carpet was wet for some time, without proper ventilation to dry. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298387, filed 2010-01, 60,000 miles“The interior door handles on my 2007 chevy Avalanche ltz have peeled and become razor sharp. Opening the door under normal characteristics has caused a slice, or paper cut type of wound to my hand??truck failed to start due to dead battery after sitting for less than 24 hrs. This vehicle starts immediately after being jumped. It has occurred 3-4 times?replaced both alt and now a new battery?..cracked dash above driver & passenger airbag. Potential safety issue when airbag is deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10556432, filed 2013-12, 9,600 milesRelated recalls
- 10V240000Jun 4, 2010Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009…Covers: Chevrolet Avalanche 2007–2009, Buick Lucerne 2006–2009, Cadillac DTS 2006–2009 +15 more
- 08V441000Aug 28, 2008Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche…Covers: Chevrolet Avalanche 2007–2008, Buick Lucerne 2006–2008, Cadillac DTS 2006–2008 +13 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 7% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 21 | 8% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 21 | 30% |
| 2004 | 60 | 36% |
| 2003 | 42 | 21% |
| 2002 | 17 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
225 complaintsBody and structure
75 complaintsOther or unknown
65 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 29, 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