2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 2500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. That ranks 6th out of 32 Silverado 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (87 complaints, 43%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 9 fires, 9 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 204owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 87 | 43% | 80,000 | “takata air bags” (33%) | — |
| Power Train | 21 | 10% | 48,225 | — | — |
| Structure | 14 | 7% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 6% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 6% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 6% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 13 | 6% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 6% | 66,843 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 5% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 4% | 27,606 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2% | 98,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 4 | 2% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | 27,390 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 27,390 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | 15,010 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: 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
Problem: 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
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Non-crash engine compartment fires (EA08010) — opened Jun 12, 2008, closed Sep 8, 2008, led to recall 08V441000.
- Non-crash engine compartment fires (PE08010) — opened Feb 4, 2008, closed Jun 12, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle to a dealer, the contact was informed that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 298,649. However, a…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and turning into the driveway, the power steering and braking system malfunctioned. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction and the brake pedal had…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the front seat belts became extremely tight and failed to release. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the seat belts. Several unknown warning lights…
Dash board cracked in multiple places. Could possibly cause plastic shards if air bag inflates.
Dash cracking in many places in and around air bag.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 87 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 2500 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.