Tl* 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. The contact also mentioned that he felt like the installation of the brake lining was faulty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. Updated 04/08/16*lj updated 05/10/18 *jb
The worst 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Locks1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Locks1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 07V342000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 199
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
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- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
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2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12-13 | 16-17 | 14-15 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16-17 | 14 |
What 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Radiator hose gets damaged when radiator fan shroud touches it repeatedly through motor vibrations. We have seen this on two different vehicles (2007 and 2010 models) of chevy express vans. 2010 van is VIN #[xxx]. Our mechanic explained this to us and took photos. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Rear side doors on my chevrolet express van have corroded to the point they will not open.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet express 1500. The contact stated that the air bags were defective. His vehicle was struck from the rear while it was parked and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver who crashed into him was killed. Four people were injured in the contact's vehicle and four people were injured in the other vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer issued the contact a case number, however, they did not explain why the air bags did not deploy and if the vehicle was included in any recalls. The speed of the other vehicle at the time of the crash was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 2,800.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet express 1500. On a dry day the contact heard metal scraping the road while driving 65 MPH. The vehicle was pulled over, and the contact discovered that sparks were igniting from underneath the vehicle. The contact dialed 911, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, (patrick chevrolet, where it remained. The failure was diagnosed as the transmission. The contact called the manufacturer, and filed a complaint. The current and failure mileages were 2,300.
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Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500, close to a typical Express 1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 range from 14 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.3L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 12-13 city and 16-17 highway.
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