2007 Chevrolet Avalanche problems
Owners have filed 493 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche with NHTSA. Air bags account for 45.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of structure at 15.2%.
Complaints493
Crashes14
Fires13
Injuries18
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 45.6% · 225
Structure 15.2% · 75
Unknown or other 12.8% · 63
Engine 4.9% · 24
Electrical system 4.9% · 24
Electronic stability control (ESC) 2.6% · 13
Power train 2.6% · 13
Seat belts 2.2% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash, 13 describe a fire and 18 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet Avalanche in this data, 2007 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2002 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 41 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 96,250 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall two years and still no resolution for what is considered to be a recall that can cause either serious injury or fatality. Enough time has passed. There needs to be a resolution of this matter. I'm considering parking the vehicle for my own safety, it will be hard to sell with the airbag recall. Even if I could sell it, I will take a loss on the vehicle because of the inability to get it fixed. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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