2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 20, 2016 · 24 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Silverado Classic years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic. That is the most of any Silverado Classic model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (11 complaints, 46%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes11 · ~85,000 mi
Electrical System4 · ~42,500 mi
Steering3 · ~37,000 mi
Power Train2 · ~49,935 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~420,000 mi
Air Bags1
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~99,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~41,742 mi
Service Brakes, Electric1 · ~60,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~1,300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes1146%85,000——
Electrical System417%42,500——
Steering313%37,000——
Power Train28%49,935——
Unknown or Other28%420,000——
Air Bags14%———
Engine and Engine Cooling14%99,000——
Exterior Lighting14%41,742——
Service Brakes, Electric14%60,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14%1,300——
Suspension14%88,000——
Visibility14%45,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 7 complaints
2010: 7201072011: 3201132013: 2201322014: 7201472015: 1201512016: 420164

n = 24 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Was driving when a vehicle pulled out in front of me. I applied the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. The vehicle slowed however did not stop. After this the brake pedal did not feel right. Upon inspecting the brakes myself i determined that a brake line failed. I took the vehicle to a…

Service Brakes · received Jan 20, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10821166

My truck dash stated cracking in 2012 and just keep cracking all over ,now i have spoke to my gm dealer and she says there nothing they can do .but if a airbag was to deploy at over 200mph the dash will come flying with it now i am not the only person having this issue i no this is a safety hazard…

Unknown or Other · received Jan 20, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10821320

When going at slow speed 10mph or less. The front anti lock breaks kick in and you feel as if it will not stop. This happens all the time. There is a safety bulletin out about this. When i asked chevy what they would do about it i was told nothing. I payed to have it fixed. This was an on going…

Service Brakes · received Jan 14, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10820153

Brake lines are starting to rust and blow. This should not be doing this at 80,00 miles. Truck is very rarely driven in the snow. And salt. I tow alot and am afraid they will blow when towing my camper with my kids in the truck

Service Brakes · received Jan 14, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10820158

While backing in my driveway, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. The brake line to the rf wheel had rusted/corroded to the point that it failed. All of the brake lines are in the same condition and will require replacement.

Service Brakes · received Aug 28, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10759898

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic?

Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 11 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado Classic model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.