2007 GMC Sierra Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 15, 2016 · 18 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sierra Classic years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Sierra Classic. That is the most of any Sierra Classic model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (7 complaints, 39%), typically at around 54,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 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 Classic problems

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

Service Brakes7 · ~54,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6 · ~37,091 mi
Electrical System3 · ~47,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~9,022 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~84,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~20,022 mi
Power Train2 · ~9,022 mi
Steering1 · ~44 mi
Visibility1 · ~92,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes739%54,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic633%37,091——
Electrical System317%47,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling211%9,022——
Fuel/propulsion System211%84,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline211%20,022——
Power Train211%9,022——
Steering16%44——
Visibility16%92,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 4 complaints
2008: 1200812009: 2200922010: 4201042012: 2201222013: 1201312014: 4201442015: 3201532016: 120161

n = 18 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 GMC Sierra Classic recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 GMC Sierra 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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • 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.

Rusty brake lines lost brakes, think that a vehical should go 10 years without brake lines rusting away i was lucky when they broke i was home but just got back from another state and was at highway speeds.

Service Brakes · received Mar 15, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10849684

The primer pump housing develops a small leak around a electrical connection. This could lead to a fire as fuel drops on the engine. Gm is aware of problem it has been on going for several years. It only occurs when vehicle is running. Note-no fire has happen to my vehicle, nor do i know of a fire…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 27, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10786282

Why is gm recall 14121 limited to new vehicles? It has been a recurrent, common problem since long before 2000. Long before i bought my 2007 gmc sierra classic 2500hd which is on the third repair. I just replaced a transmission cooler line in my driveway. Today. Which is steadily eroding by way of…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Mar 24, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10701504

As i was traveling about 35mph approaching a red stoplight i proceeded to press the brake pedal all the way to the floor, with no braking of the vehicle. Luckily i was able to quickly shift the vehicle into neutral and engage the emergency brake and avoid collision. After further inspection i found…

Service Brakes · received Jan 4, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10669923

Rusted rear brake line tubing - loss of fluid - no braking power on any wheels - emergency brake was the only way of stopping the truck. *tr

Service Brakes · received Sep 10, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10632080

Other GMC Sierra Classic years

← 2004 Sierra Classic

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007180
2004 Sierra Classic10
2003 Sierra Classic10

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 GMC Sierra Classic?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 GMC Sierra Classic a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra Classic model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.