The Lemon IndexAll carsChevroletAvalanche2007
2006
20082nd generation
About average · most complaints: body structure
44 owner complaints, first 3 years 14–16 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2007 Ford F-150 402007 Chevrolet Silverado 442007 Ram 1500 75
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
What breaks most on the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
- Throttle body / loss of power10 complaintsmostly at 85,000–116,000 miles (137,000–187,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 493 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 15,000 and 55,000 miles (24,000–89,000 km) (the middle half of the 36 complaints, of all 44 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 21V052000 (airbags), 21V050000 (airbags) and 10V240000 (electrical) done? It has 5 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- NHTSA has an open investigation into desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Has this car had that problem?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Chevy sent dealers 1248 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “4l60-e/4l65-e/4l70-e automatic transmission fluid leak from oil pump or bell housing area…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Chevy's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 44 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 15K to 55K miles (24K to 89K km) on the car (36 of all 44 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
I have a 2007 chevy Avalanche with the interior driver door handle chrome splitting and leaving a razor sharp edge that has drawn blood. The split is along the seam on the top edge of the handle.
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche owner · NHTSA complaint 10353932
More owner reports
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche has two cracks in the dash. One in the upper left hand corner near the passenger side airbag and one on the left side of the instrument cluster.
NHTSA complaint 10355138
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.
NHTSA complaint 10354756
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1248 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 4l60-e/4l65-e/4l70-e automatic transmission fluid leak from oil pump or bell housing area…
- No start, no crank, intermittent electrical operations (check for poor connections within…
- Intermittent no crank and/or discharged battery
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 5
- Airbags · recall issued 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Airbags · recall issued 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Electrical · recall issued 2010
GM 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 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALAN…
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- Electrical · recall issued 2008
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON X…
- Wheels · recall issued 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CE…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Chevrolet Avalanche recall, all years · All Chevrolet recalls
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedNon-crash engine compartment fires2008
- ClosedNon-crash engine compartment fires2008
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,750–$4,300 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl.
Every Chevrolet Avalanche year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
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Is the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 90; 100 is average, lower is better). The Chevrolet Avalanche year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2012.
What are the most common 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (25%), electrical (25%) and transmission & drivetrain (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche get?
14 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 15,000 and 55,000 miles (24,000–89,000 km) (the middle half of the 36 complaints, of all 44 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2007 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 18% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche cost in fuel a year?
About $3,750 to $4,300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche have?
5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl.
Is there a better Chevrolet Avalanche year than the 2007?
Not nearby: the 2007 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Chevrolet Avalanche years within 3 model years of it. Across every year, 2012 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works