U.S. public vehicle records

2007 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

11 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

88,411 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2007 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 9 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 11 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Fuel system concerns	3	27.3%
Engine operation	2	18.2%
Braking behavior	1	9.1%
Electrical and battery issues	1	9.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel System, Gasoline

Air Bags:Frontal

Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing

Electrical System

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Equipment

Fuel/Propulsion System

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Component breakdown data
Category	Count
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Air Bags:Frontal	1
Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing	1
Electrical System	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Equipment	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	1

Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Equipment: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 3

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2007

2008

2009

2011

2018

2019

2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2009: 2; 2011: 3; 2018: 1; 2019: 1

Pattern summary

Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10294733 · 2009-12-07 (December 7, 2009)

FUEL TANK LEAKING AT THE SEAM. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 88,411 miles reported. Look up ODI 10294733 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10421272 · 2011-08-24 (August 24, 2011)

GAS TANK LEAKING. I OWN FOUR 2007 CHEVY EXPRESS 3500 AND TWO OF THE VEHICLES HAVE LEAKING GAS TANKS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 157,644 miles reported. Look up ODI 10421272 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10273055 · 2009-06-07 (June 7, 2009)

THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HAS BEGUN TO ACTUATE INTERMITTENTLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM IS USUALLY ACCOMPANIED BY AN ALARM AND FLASHING ABS WARNING LIGHT WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN DECEMBER OF 2006. THE SYSTEM FUNCTIONED CORRECTLY FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF SERVICE AND THEN FAILED IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 WITHOUT WARNING. THE SYSTEM WILL ACTUATE EITHER WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE OR MAKING TURNS ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE SEVERITY OF THE EVENT VAR…

Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10273055 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11074489 · 2018-02-23 (February 23, 2018)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MISFIRED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS SEVERELY RUSTED DUE TO A FUEL TANK LEAK, AND BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A VERY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT, WHICH WAS NOTICED APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER (RAYMOND …

Owner-reported narrative. 160,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11074489 at NHTSA ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

11 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

81.8%Usable mileage9 / 11 records

100.0%Valid incident date11 / 11 records

100.0%Valid filing date11 / 11 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates11 / 11 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2010	2012	2013	2014	2019	2021	2024
Electrical System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11724714 · 20,300 mi The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle was pulled over into the right lane. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the front wheels were smoking. Additionally, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The contact stated that the brake fluid seemed to be boiling. The contact was on a trip, and the vehicle was driven to a campground. The vehicle was later driven to a dealer. The contact reference… Look up ODI 11724714 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	360.0% ODI 11064792 · 150,000 mi HAVE 2 2012 CHEVY CUT AWAY VAN SCHOOL BUSES WITH THE FUEL PUMP MODULE START LEAKING. 1 LEAKED ON THE PRESSURE LINE,THE OTHER ON THE VENT LINE. BOTH BUSES HAVE LESS THAN 150000 MILES. Look up ODI 11064792 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10970168 · 22,000 mi ON DELIVERY GASOLINE LEAKED FROM FILLER TUBE.DEALER FINALLY REPAIRED FILLER TUBE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. LEAK HAS RECURRED AND GASOLINE LEAKS ONTO VEHICLE AND GROUND DURING REFUELING. Look up ODI 10970168 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	125.0% ODI 10410077 · 30,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY G3500. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END WAS SHAKING EXCESSIVELY WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS;HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY AT ANY SPEED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,300. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. Look up ODI 10410077 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Steering	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11697388 Fluid leaking from hydraulic power brake booster causing longer braking distance & stiffer steering. Look up ODI 11697388 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11640062 The vehicle shakes at speeds starting at 68 mph and is extreme at 73 mph. I have taken it in for repairs at the Chevrolet dealership twice and to a tire shop. I fear this could be the start of the term known as the "Death Wobble". Chevrolet is aware of this issue and have issued Technical Service Bulletins relating to shake and vibration complaints. This is a brand new 2025 vehicle. Because this vibration/shake occurs it highway speeds a mechanical failure could cause serious injury or death. I have contacted the manufacturer and they do not wi… Look up ODI 11640062 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	2100.0% ODI 11639642 Unable to get a recall remedy vehicle has been undrivable since November . With no ETA on when part will be available. Look up ODI 11639642 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Tires	125.0% ODI 10489377 AUGUST 2011 OUR AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT PURCHASED 6 NEW TIRES FOR OUR CHEVY AMBULANCE. JANUARY 2012 WE HAD A BELT SEPARATION ON A FRONT DRIVER TIRE. APRIL 2012 WE HAD ANOTHER TIRE HAVE A BELT SEPARATION ON THE PASSENGER TIRE. THEN DECEMBER 2012 WE HAD A BACK INSIDE DUAL TIRE HAVE BELT SEPARATION. I HAVE NOW REPLACED ALL THE TIRES WITH A PRODUCTION DATE OF 2311. THESE TIRES ARE THE LT22575R16. *TR Look up ODI 10489377 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	125.0% ODI 10704835 · 19,700 mi SOMETIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, IT WILL TURN OVER BUT NOT START. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND A ENGINE REDUCED POWER MESSAGE WILL ILLUMINATE. IF THE ENGINE STARTS, IT WILL RUN ROUGH, THE LIGHT WILL BE ON AND STAY ON, AND THE ENGINE REDUCED POWER MESSAGE WILL APPEAR. I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK FOR ANY CODES AND HE CAME UP WITH P1682, WHICH INDICATES AN IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. GM HAS A RECALL OUT FOR THIS CONDITION (11273), WHICH REFERS TO THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER A FAULTY IGNITION SWI… Look up ODI 10704835 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Fuel System, Gasoline	Too few reports for a range	134,233 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10294733 · 88,411 mi FUEL TANK LEAKING AT THE SEAM. TR Look up ODI 10294733 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10421272 · 157,644 mi GAS TANK LEAKING. I OWN FOUR 2007 CHEVY EXPRESS 3500 AND TWO OF THE VEHICLES HAVE LEAKING GAS TANKS. TR Look up ODI 10421272 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10421273 · 134,233 mi I OWN 4 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500'S AND TWO OF THE FOUR HAVE LEAKING GAS TANKS. *TR Look up ODI 10421273 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	300,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11230318 · 300,000 mi I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE DRIVERS WINDOW BUTTONS CAUGHT FIRE Look up ODI 11230318 at NHTSA ↗
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Too few reports for a range	31,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10273055 · 31,000 mi THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HAS BEGUN TO ACTUATE INTERMITTENTLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM IS USUALLY ACCOMPANIED BY AN ALARM AND FLASHING ABS WARNING LIGHT WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN DECEMBER OF 2006. THE SYSTEM FUNCTIONED CORRECTLY FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF SERVICE AND THEN FAILED IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 WITHOUT WARNING. THE SYSTEM WILL ACTUATE EITHER WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE OR MAKING TURNS ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE SEVERITY OF THE EVENT VAR… Look up ODI 10273055 at NHTSA ↗
Equipment	Too few reports for a range	11,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10230825 · 11,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY HANDLE ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS USED TO ASSIST PASSENGERS ENTERING THE VEHICLE, LOOSENED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST 4-5 TIMES, BUT THE BAR DID NOT FULLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000. UPDATED 07/15/08 BF UPDATED 07/15/08 Look up ODI 10230825 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	160,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11074489 · 160,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MISFIRED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS SEVERELY RUSTED DUE TO A FUEL TANK LEAK, AND BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A VERY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT, WHICH WAS NOTICED APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER (RAYMOND … Look up ODI 11074489 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	Too few reports for a range	30,112 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10392545 · 30,112 mi I GOT AN HUGE BANG AND JERK WHEN STARTING OFF FROM A STAND STILL. THE 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 WITH 6 LITRE ENGINE, ONLY HAD JUST 30,112 KM ON IT WHEN THIS FIRST STARTED TO HAPPEN. IT HAS NOT BEEN HEAVILY USED. NO TOWING OR HEAVY LOADS. IT CURRENTLY HAS 34088 KM ON THE TRUCK AND NOW DOES THE BANG AND JERK ALMOST EVERY TIME YOU START FROM A STAND STILL. RIGHT AFTER THAT FIRST TIME A RED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON. I BOUGHT AN INNOVA 3030 TO CHECK THE ERROR CODE. THE ERROR CODE WAS P0894 - I DID A SEARCH ON A SITE AND FOUND A NHTS… Look up ODI 10392545 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2019: 0 complaints · 2021: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2019	0	0	0
2021	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2019	2	0	0
2021	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Fuel System, Gasoline	Air Bags:Frontal	Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing	Electrical System	Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Equipment	Fuel/Propulsion System	Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Fuel System, Gasoline	—	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Air Bags:Frontal	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Equipment	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

3 patterns with matching reports.

Hard or delayed shifting

2 mentions · 18.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 30,556 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10273055 · 31,000 mi

Look up ODI 10273055 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10392545 · 30,112 mi

I GOT AN HUGE BANG AND JERK WHEN STARTING OFF FROM A STAND STILL. THE 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 WITH 6 LITRE ENGINE, ONLY HAD JUST 30,112 KM ON IT WHEN THIS FIRST STARTED TO HAPPEN. IT HAS NOT BEEN HEAVILY USED. NO TOWING OR HEAVY LOADS. IT CURRENTLY HAS 34088 KM ON THE TRUCK AND NOW DOES THE BANG AND JERK ALMOST EVERY TIME YOU START FROM A STAND STILL. RIGHT AFTER THAT FIRST TIME A RED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON. I BOUGHT AN INNOVA 3030 TO CHECK THE ERROR CODE. THE ERROR CODE WAS P0894 - I DID A SEARCH ON A SITE AND FOUND A NHTS…

Look up ODI 10392545 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 18.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 95,500 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10273055 · 31,000 mi

Look up ODI 10273055 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11074489 · 160,000 mi

Look up ODI 11074489 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

2 mentions · 18.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 30,556 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10273055 · 31,000 mi

Look up ODI 10273055 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10392545 · 30,112 mi

Look up ODI 10392545 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b