This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Chevrolet Express airbags problems
critical 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
3crashes
11injuries
1fatality
When does it fail?
Of the 5 airbags complaints filed for the 2007 Chevrolet Express, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 22% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 3 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This informational bulletin provides Information on Passenger Presence Sensing System (PPS or PSS) Concerns with Custom Upholstery, Accessory Seat Heaters or Other Comfort Enhancing Devices
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to technicians that when replacing the passenger side airbag also install the I/P stow tray (trim piece).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
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…
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…
The air bag light in the instrument panel is constantly on. The passenger air bag status light is constantly reporting no passenger, even with an adult passenger seated. I have paid $100 for diagnostics by the dealership. They say that none of the air bags will deploy in case of a collision. The dealership says this defect is not under gm warranty and estimates the repair at $1000. This car never…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet express. The contact stated he was involved in a crash while driving approximately 35 MPH and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed but the driver sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and was not examined for the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Updated 07/08/11*lj updated 07/22/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet express van. The contact stated that the air bag sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front bumper air bag sensor had malfunctioned due to an electrical short caused by moisture damage. The air bag sensor was replaced and the defect was remedied. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was…
Had airbags trouble with your 2007 Chevrolet Express?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Express?
It's a serious issue. 5 complaints have been filed, including 3 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 42,402 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Chevrolet/Express.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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