2007 Gmc Sierra 3500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (7) · Service Brakes (2) · Engine (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2020-01-10 · campaign 20V011000 · 699 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N192290990.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2015-05-28 · campaign 15V324000 · 330,198 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.
Electrical System 2014-07-02 · campaign 14V407000 · 9,371 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of fusible link for the auxiliary battery.
Risk: If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14260.
Service bulletins (559)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-16 · PIT4506J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of heavy duty trucks and utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. tire pressures being set to the "tire and loading label" will ensure the safe handling and ride characteristics of the
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-31 · PIT5161L · 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
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Showing the 6 most recent of 559 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-08 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 3500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.…”
2019-06-03 · Service Brakes · 106,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 3500. while driving approximately 20-30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to slow down or stop the vehicle. the contact was able to pull into a fuel station and engaged the parking brake to stop the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid pouring from the brake lines und…”
2018-02-08 · Engine · 260,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 3500. the contact noticed black smoke in his home. he then noticed that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire department was not contacted because the contact was able to contain the fire. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not towed and remained at the contact's residence. the dealer and ma…”
2017-04-12 · Air Bags · 70,000 mi“dash cracks around passenger air bag and over driver display. should air bags deploy, broken dash pieces cut, thus compromise air bag effectiveness. also broken dash shards may be projected in the event of deployment creating high velocity, dangerous shrapnel. vehicle was parked in garage. 2011. still own the vehicle.…”
2017-02-01 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 3500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact …”
2016-10-21 · Air Bags · 28,000 mi“it is totally unacceptable for it to take over a year for a dealer to receive the parts to complete a safety recall. when i contacted gm they told me they recommended i have no one sitting in the passenger seat, which was their only solution at this time. meanwhile i suffered from the loss of use of my vehicle.…”
2016-07-15 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 3500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed 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 iss…”
2016-07-06 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 gmc seirra 3500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags). the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was aware of the issue. the vin was inva…”
2016-04-13 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 3500. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags). the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. the vin was…”
2015-11-17 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 3500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v438000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. 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 co…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.