2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 has the worst complaint index (100) of any year in the lineup, ranked 1st worst out of 9 model years. NHTSA logged 5 complaints, 1 recall, 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 death, with airbags the top problem area at 40% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 9 Express 1500 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 10
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14
- 13 city / 16.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 1
Top 2007 Chevy Express 1500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags2 (40%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Engine1 (20%)
- Structure & Body1 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (20%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A transmission-related failure caused metal scraping and sparks underneath the vehicle at highway speed near 2,300 miles.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a rear-end collision that resulted in a death and multiple injuries near 2,800 miles.
- Owners describe brake pedals sinking to the floor, including one case that led to a rear-end crash at 40 mph around 58,000 miles.
- Rear side doors were reported to corrode shut to the point they could no longer be opened, at roughly 31,669 miles.
- An engine cooling issue was described where the radiator fan shroud repeatedly rubbed and damaged the radiator hose from vibration.
2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 07V342000Aug 7, 2007Electrical System10,113 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights
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 lamps are no longer illuminated but the rear brakes may still be applied. The brake may release after a few seconds or after the next firm brake pedal application.
Risk: If the rear brakes are still applied after release of the brake pedal, the driver may notice a substantial drag when driving and may need to depress the gas pedal further than usual to continue vehicle movement. A vehicle driven with the brakes applied can cause overheating of the brakes, resulting in increased stopping distance which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS system module. The recall began on september 28, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9643.
2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 16.5 MPG
- Combined
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Express 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Express 1500 has the highest complaint index (100) of any year in the lineup and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Express 1500 years.
- What problems does the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?
- NHTSA data shows 5 complaints concentrated in airbags (40% share), plus brakes, engine, structure/body, and transmission issues, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 reported death.
- Does the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 07V342000) for an electrical system issue where brake lamps illuminate improperly; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Which Express 1500 years are better than the 2007?
- NHTSA-based complaint indexes show 2006 (25, Good) and 2009 (38, Good) as notably lower-risk years compared to 2007's index of 100.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500?
- EPA rates it at 14 mpg combined (13 city / 16.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,650.