2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,234miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 14 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 13 city / 16 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,234 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 10 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 196 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
Example complaints
Air bags: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10809972, filed 2015-12, 58,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,800 and 31,669 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 1500 AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Express 1500 AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V342000Aug 7, 2007Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Chevrolet Express 1500 2007, GMC Savana 1500 2007
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…
Recall details for the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 196 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is…
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Express 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 57,500 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 5 | 70,710 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 9 | 80,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 5 | 17,234 | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 5 | 41,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 10 | 53,800 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 12 | 102,524 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 18 | 99,732 | 0 | — | 13 | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 10 | 37,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 68,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Express 1500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 (Express 1500 AWD, 5.3L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 13 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,234 miles and the middle half falls between 2,800 and 31,669 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.