2007 Chevrolet Silverado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (25) · Electrical System (19) · Service Brakes (18)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
154 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (283)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 2017-07-17 · 06-03-09-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage 2017-02-08 · PIT5161E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. the bump clunk issue may b
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2017-01-31 · PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-03-01 · PIT5484A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician that if onstar is unable to configure the vehicle after the onstar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and onstar receives a 118 error code when attempting to configure the vehicle. dealers should receive a sheet with the kit that provides steps to
Engine 2016-03-01 · PIP5276F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine regular production option code l20, l77, l94, l96, l99, l9h, lc8, lc9, lh9, lmf, lmg, ly6, or lz1. vehicle may have servic
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2016-01-27 · 03-08-46-004R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle communication interface modules (vcim) (gmna only)
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What owners report
2023-10-10 · Air Bags · 220,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into her vehicle and damaged the front driver's side of the vehicle. the air bags deployed aggressively and emitted an unknown substance. the contact stated a police report had been filed. the …”
2023-03-07 · Air Bags“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.…”
2021-12-23 · Engine · 130,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, he saw smoke exiting from under the hood. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to park on the side of the road and when checking under the hood, he saw the fire under the engine. the contact stated the fire department extingui…”
2016-04-08 · Structure:body“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.…”
2016-04-07 · Air Bags · 130,000 mi“identical to complaint # 10838479. dash cracked on pass side to upper left hand corner of passenger air bag,…”
2016-04-07 · Structure:body · 100,000 mi“3-4 rust areas. 2-3 roof above wind shield. major being driver side next too brake lite on roof. rust area is approx. size of silver dollar thru roof. i have filled this area with bondo and repainted. similar situation occurred to friend. situation cost him approx. $3k to fix electrical problem resulting from this as stated by chev dealer dare cty…”
2016-03-27 · Power Train · 154,000 mi“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.…”
2016-03-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 120,000 mi“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 replace…”
2016-03-19 · Unknown Or Other · 75,000 mi“dashboard has cracked in three areas at passengers airbag location and over radio and instrument cluster. evidently this is not an isolated incident. i have two trucks in this condition and the internet suggests that there are thousands across the nation. estimate to repair 1000.00 each!…”
2016-02-24 · Service Brakes · 30,000 mi“on my 2007 silverado i am constantly having to take it in to get serviced for traction control and service stabilitrak. my active fuel management lifters are also not functioning properly. this happens when i am making turns. the vehicle will lose control and it feels very dangerous.my brakes are constantly being replaced and i feel like there is s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.