Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 377 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V052000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V050000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V441000 HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 225 complaints
- Structure 75 complaints
- Unknown or Other 63 complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 13 complaints
Of the 377 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 377 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche has moderate reliability with 377 complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Major concerns involve the airbag system, which constitutes the majority of complaints, but other areas like structure and engine issues also contribute. Limited data suggests varied concerns, prompting an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Structure | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations
- Engine air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual engine noises
- Electrical malfunctions
- Rust or corrosion
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.