Model year record

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 142 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V307000

Wheels: rim

Component: Wheels: rim
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 3,227
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-08-11
Owners notified: 2006-11-07

Defect description

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 CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE. IN ADDITION, THE LABEL MAY ALSO BE MISSING THE TIRE LOAD RATING ON THE LABEL. ALTHOUGH THIS INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, IF A TIRE OF A LESSER LOAD RATING IS INSTALLED, THE TIRE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS ENCOUNTERED DURING USE.

Safety risk

IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR DESIGNATION MAY BE INSTALLED. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO MOUNT THE TIRE ON A WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR. IF THE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR, THE WHEEL AND TIRE MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAON ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Air bags	49	85,000 mi
Unknown or other	19	80,000 mi
Electrical system	9	54,000 mi
Structure: body	7	80,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	6	125,000 mi
Engine	6	137,500 mi
Structure	6	58,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	4	116,000 mi
Power train	4	68,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	3	27,673 mi
Structure: body: door	2	73,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	2	10 mi
Tires	2	—
Vehicle speed control	2	72,800 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	66,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	48,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	30 mi
Engine and engine cooling	1	18,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	10 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	150,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	22,799 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	12,832 mi
Seat belts	1	28,900 mi
Seats	1	800 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	1	15 mi
Service brakes	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	16,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	10,900 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard	1	82,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	2,284 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	10 mi

The 2006 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.