Chevrolet Express 1500 2007
Model Express 1500 made in 2007 by Chevrolet got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 40 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2007
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
07V342000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2007 to 05/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 10113 | 09/28/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/07/2007 | 08/08/2007 | 571 | 108 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Gm recall no. 07177.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
3514 | 3514C | 10018924 | Harness location for trailer brake installation rpo z82 and/or uy7. *tt | 01/24/2006 | |
3589 | 12/01/2007 | 3589B | 10017067 | Stabilitrak disable switch is inoperative. *tt updated 2/27/08. *nj | 10/21/2005 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
07095 | 09/01/2007 | 10023584 | Engine compartment fuse block cover on some 2003-2007 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles may break when the cover is removed, allowing water and road contaminates to enter the fuse block. *nj | 01/10/2008 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
030604036 | 10/01/2006 | 030604036A | 10012561 | Information on servicing fuel injectors to avoid contamination. *eh updated 03-19-07. *kb | 03/07/2005 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
08142 | 10/01/2008 | PB-08142A | 10025303 | Ecm eeprom - reprogram ecm. all 2007 and certain 2008 cheverolet silverado and express and gmc sierra and savana equipped with 6.6l duramax va diesel (rpo lmm - vin 6) engine. csc was received. *pe updated 5/5/09. csc letter was | 07/28/2008 |
PIP4321 | 02/01/2008 | PIP4321A | 10024285 | Oil leak at rear of engine. equipped with a 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 or 6.2 v8 engine. *nj | 04/01/2008 |
4040 | 4040A | 10021394 | Harsh tcc apply or tcc cycling. *kb | 04/24/2007 | |
060604066 | 03/01/2007 | 060604066A | 10021106 | Lbz, lly, engine with rough idle, poor performance, black/white exhaust smoke, mil/ses light on and one or more of the following dtc's p003a, p060b, p0230, p0403, p0401, p0606, p2146, p2149, p2152, p2155. (reprogram ecm and replace egr mot | 03/05/2007 |
060604042 | 09/01/2006 | 060604042A | 10020880 | Lr4, ly2, l33, lh6, lm7, l59, lc9, lmg, ly5, ls2, lq9, lq4, l76, ly6 throttle actuator control (tac). module codes, mil/ses dtc's p2108, p1516, u0107, reduced engine power. *kb | 01/25/2007 |
3317 | 12/01/2008 | 3317F | 10017214 | Hard start / no start outside temperatures below freezing. *tt updated 7/13/09. *pe | 10/28/2005 |
040604001 | 12/01/2006 | 040604001C | 10011126 | Various intermittent driveability conditions - hesitation, lack of power, etc. *tt | 01/03/2005 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
PIP4348 | 04/01/2008 | 10024712 | Duramax diesel dpf regeneration changes - vehicles equipped with the 6.6 duramax diesel engine rpo code lmm. *nj | 05/13/2008 | |
4147 | 12/01/2007 | 4147C | 10022592 | Duramax diesels with ses light and dtc p0402. *kb updated 2/27/08. *nj | 08/27/2007 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
3068 | 3068D | 10009606 | Oil seepage from turbo air charge cooler hoses or hose blowing off during acceleration. possible diagnostic trouble code p0299. *tt updated 04-24-07. *kb | 10/08/2004 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
PIP3343 | 02/01/2008 | PIP3343A | 10024344 | Possible engine oil leak due to pcv freeze-up, equipped with the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 v-8 engines. *nj | 04/07/2008 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
070842001 | 01/01/2007 | 10021122 | Headlamp shakes at night. (repair radiator support). *kb | 03/07/2007 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
PIP4105 | 02/01/2008 | PIP4105E | 10024341 | Duramax diesels with dtc p009e, vehicles equipped with the 6.6 duramax diesel engine rpo code lmn. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj | 04/07/2008 |
3878 | 10/09/2006 | 3878A | 10021167 | Diesel fuel system engineering investigation. *kb | 03/15/2007 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
060604010 | 07/01/2007 | 060604010E | 10020808 | Information on 3.5l, 3.9l, and 5.3l e85 fuel compatible vehicles, with alcohol content, switching between gasoline and e85 fuel. *kb updated on 09/19/07. *nj | 01/22/2007 |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
08-07-30-016 | 04/01/2008 | 080730016A | 10025421 | Diagnostic information on mh1, mn8, mt1, m15 transmission slips, will not shift or may overheat, ses/mil may be illuminated, dtcs p0218, p0894 set. *pe updated 8/12/08. *pe | 08/07/2008 |
4133 | 4133A | 10022769 | Transmission slips, will not shift, ses light may be illuminated. *kb | 09/26/2007 | |
3931 | 09/28/2006 | 3931A | 10021018 | No movement when the shift lever is moved to d4 or d3. normal operation when moved to d2 d1 or reverse. *kb updated. *kb | 02/22/2007 |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
4143 | 12/01/2007 | 4143A | 10023760 | U0106 loss of communication with glow plug control module. equipped with the 6.6l duramax diesel engine rpo code lmm. *nj | 01/30/2008 |
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
3136 | 3136K | 10021019 | Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07. *nj | 02/22/2007 | |
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
4070 | 12/01/2007 | 4070A | 10023995 | Transfer case front input shaft seal is popped out. equipped with (awd). *nj | 02/27/2008 |
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
060522006 | 10/01/2006 | 10020954 | Hydro-boost unit/power brake booster appears to be leaking. *kb | 02/01/2007 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
4080 | 4080A | 10020221 | Abs and traction off lights comes on intermittently. *tt updated 03-01-07. *kb | 08/18/2006 | |
3521 | 3521E | 10016711 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) light on speedometer may be erratic. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0055 c0235 c0236 or c0237 stored in the ebcm. *tt 1998-2008 all chevrolet, gmc, buick, and oldsmobile mid-sized trucks and utilities. 19 | 09/28/2005 | |
STEERING - LINKAGES | |||||
070234001 | 01/01/2008 | 070234001A | 10022928 | Steering wheel shake and/or tire wear (inspect steering linkage). *nj updated 4/11//08. *nj | 10/05/2007 |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
030864031 | 02/01/2007 | 030864031A | 10004341 | Mirror shakes or vibration while driving. *tt | 12/03/2003 |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
070864010 | 05/01/2007 | 10021851 | Various rear sliding door conditions. *kb | 06/22/2007 | |
3487 | 3487C | 10014888 | The sliding door is hard to open or will not open. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
060864032 | 10/01/2006 | 10020952 | Side cargo door is hard to open. install new hinge pins. *kb | 02/01/2007 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
PIP4054A | 02/01/2008 | PIP4054B | 10024345 | Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008. *pe | 04/07/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS | |||
06/18/2007 | 2800 | 1 | 06/09/2007 |
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. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
11/18/2011 | |||
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 #1gcugadx0a1118474. our mechanic explained this to us and took photos. | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
11/26/2009 | 31669 | 1 | |
Rear side doors on my chevrolet express van have corroded to the point they will not open. *tr | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
04/13/2007 | 2300 | 1 | 03/26/2007 |
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 |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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TX | RICHARDSON | 75080 | RELIABLE CHEVROLET | 972-952-1500 |
VA | RICHMOND | PATRICK CHEVROLET |