2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Structure Problems
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “passenger side” (29% of reports).
- 75structure complaints
- 75,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Passenger side: mentioned in 22 of 75 complaints (29%)
- Dashboard cracked: mentioned in 9 of 75 complaints (12%)
- Dash board: mentioned in 9 of 75 complaints (12%)
- Door handle: mentioned in 8 of 75 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 75 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Avalanche structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 19 | 23% | 59,586 |
| 2012 Avalanche | 2 | 6% | 50,700 |
| 2011 Avalanche | 23 | 18% | 50,000 |
| 2010 Avalanche | 16 | 14% | 52,042 |
| 2009 Avalanche | 8 | 11% | 69,000 |
| 2008 Avalanche | 44 | 17% | 64,000 |
| 2007 Avalanche | 75 | 20% | 75,000 |
| 2006 Avalanche | 1 | 9% | 142,000 |
| 2005 Avalanche | 3 | 4% | 82,293 |
| 2004 Avalanche | 7 | 4% | 9,000 |
| 2003 Avalanche | 9 | 4% | 8,389 |
| 2002 Avalanche | 67 | 15% | 40,963 |
| 2000 Avalanche | 1 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the subframe was severely corroded. The contact was informed that the subframe and parts connected to the frame would also need to be…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of antifreeze inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that there was excessive rust to the subframe and one of fuel tank strap. Additionally, the…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO FRACTURE NEAR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG HOUSING AND ALSO CLOSE TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SAM LEMAN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (1502 MORRISSEY DR, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701, [redacted])…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Chevrolet Avalanches have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about structure for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche (20% of the 377 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger side”, in 22 of 75 complaints, followed by “dashboard cracked” (9).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche problems
- Air Bags problems (225)
See all 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche problems or structure problems across all Avalanche years.