2007 Chevrolet Express 1500

Recalls

1 recall names the 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500. Newest first.

• Exterior lighting › Brake lights

  Aug 7, 2007NHTSA 07V34200010,113 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Air bags2
2. Engine and engine cooling1
3. Latches/locks/linkages1
4. Power train1
5. Service brakes1

Latest complaints

• Dec 14, 2015IL58,000 miCrash2 injuries
  Air bags · Service brakes
  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…

  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 *tr

• Nov 18, 2011TX
  Engine and engine cooling

  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). *Tr

• Nov 30, 2009OH31,669 mi
  Latches/locks/linkages

  Rear side doors on my chevrolet express van have corroded to the point they will not open. *Tr

• Jul 30, 2007TX2,800 miCrash8 injuries1 death
  Air bags
  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…

  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.

• Apr 16, 2007MD2,300 miFire
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  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…

  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.*ak

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11011782This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
• 11010544This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
• 11009531This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
• 11009088This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
• 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
• 11007936This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
• 11007935This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
• 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 11007116This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 11006682This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
• 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
• 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 11004727This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
• 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
• 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
• 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
• 11000119This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
• 10253770This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
• 10253583Information on Removing Seized Exhaust Temperature Sensors.
• 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
• 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
• 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10251888This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
• 10250013High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
• 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
• 10249535This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
• 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
• 10248721This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a kit to the filter (24236517) and seal (24225347) being sold individually.
• 10248444Vehicle Recalls
• 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
• 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

Every Chevrolet Express 1500 model year

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