2007 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 15, 2026 · 83 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sierra 2500 years
More complaints than other years 8th of 30 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500. That ranks 8th out of 30 Sierra 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (49 complaints, 59%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.

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

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Most common 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 problems

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

Air Bags49 · ~70,000 mi
Unknown or Other8 · ~85,000 mi
Structure7 · ~65,000 mi
Electrical System5 · ~56,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4 · ~15,253 mi
Seat Belts3 · ~90,000 mi
Steering3 · ~70,000 mi
Suspension3 · ~58,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~23,325 mi
Fuel System, Diesel2 · ~130,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags4959%70,000——
Unknown or Other810%85,000——
Structure78%65,000——
Electrical System56%56,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic45%15,253——
Seat Belts34%90,000——
Steering34%70,000——
Suspension34%58,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling22%23,325——
Fuel System, Diesel22%130,000——
Power Train22%137,500——
Service Brakes22%73,613——
Tires22%38,754——
Engine11%83,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline11%37,000——
Trailer Hitches11%1,400——
Visibility11%———
Wheels11%37,574——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 32 complaints
2007: 2200722008: 552009: 1200912010: 332011: 1201112012: 222013: 1201312014: 222015: 6201562016: 32322017: 182017182018: 112019: 1201912020: 222021: 1202112023: 222025: 2202522026: 11

n = 83 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls (3)

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Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleJan 10, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V011000 · 699 vehicles

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 moduleMay 28, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V324000 · 330,198 vehicles

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 systemJul 2, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V407000 · 9,371 vehicles

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.

Air bag front impact sensor are no longer available from manufacturer. Airbag system in inoperable.

Air Bags · received Feb 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11718107

Front air bag sensor part is not available. Part number 85597996 has been discontinued without a replacement. As such, I have no airbag system on my truck.

Air Bags · received Oct 24, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11695425

Odometer Fraud. The contact considered purchasing a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 from a local dealer. The contact stated that vehicle mileage was listed as 159,000, but the Carfax report listed the mileage as 400,000.

Electrical System · received Aug 7, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11679014

my 2007.5 GMC Duramax has been parked for 1 month, had to barrow a truck to go to work, just not willing to pay the 1600-4500 dollars that suppliers or private sellers are asking for the TCM, tried a private seller on EBAY and it turned out to be a scam, local Dealership has no clue on ETA, I use…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 5, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11542757

I left my vehicle for service (19 April 2023 - approximately 8:30 am CT) for an urgent safety recall to Bommarito West County GMC dealership located at 15736 Manchester, Ellisville, MO 63011 (Phone: [redacted]). When I drove the vehicle in the dealership and had not issues driving and steering. And…

Air Bags · received Apr 19, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11517938

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500?

Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 49 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 2500 model years, the 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.