2007 Chevrolet Silverado: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 183 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (19% of complaints); the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“2007 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regard to airbag safety recall. The consumer wants to reimbursed for repairs relating to the recall as well as for the rental car.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2023
“Cracked dash near my air bag provide a big hazard. I have other cracks around my dashboard also, but the thing that scares me the most is the cracks by my airbag. I could lead to pices of sharp plastic flying to my passenger if the air bag ever goes off. Please we need a recall.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2016
“Collapsed lifters diagnosed in 5.3l engine, monumental repair cost. Vehicle has had oil changed religiously every 3000 miles. Worked one day next valve train tried to jump out of the hood.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2016
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was restarted the next day and was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module was corroded and full of water. The fuel pump module was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that there was corrosion on the fuel lines. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel line was corroded and it needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the fuel lines had previously corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not provided.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2015
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2015
“Dashboard light flickering. ABS,tire pressure, and air bag lights come on and off. Radio comes on and off. Did this for 40 miles constantly. Outside light working fine. Signal light would not work inside, but were working outside. Gauges (fuel, speedometer, throttle, etc) would stop working or would stick on whatever reading they were on when the flicker happens.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the vehicle repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2015
“Last fall 10/14 replaced all brake lines due to corrosion (97000 miles). Which has been mentioned numerous times already. After that ABS light came on intermittently lost brakes last week to it to the shop they had it for the day everything worked fine. Continued driving light started coming back on & brakes were erratic. Yesterday was pulling out of parking lot had no brakes. If these are known problems why isn't anyone taking care of it. Why you would put untreated brake lines on a vehicle in the salt districts is beyond me. I had an 1989 oldsmobile with the original line on it til 198,000 miles. I also replaced the transmission at 77,000 miles due to corrosion of the lines.($2700)”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 45 mph, the rear windshield of the vehicle shattered without warning. The driver sustained an arm laceration that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the technician stated that the rear windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 15 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
NHTSA has 183 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The most complained-about area is air bags (19% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Silverado problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 58,225 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning wheels:hub. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.