2007 GMC Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 20, 2016 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Silverado years
Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Silverado. That ranks 5th out of 8 Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). 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 Silverado problems

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

Air Bags1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~5,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~24,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%5,500——
Vehicle Speed Control133%24,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 2 complaints
2008: 1200812016: 220162

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 GMC Silverado recalls (0)

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

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.

I PURCHASED A NEW BANKS ELECTRONIC SPEED BRAKE PN 55445 WITH SELECTOR SWITCH, FIRMWARE REV. 555431-05-02, SERIAL # [redacted] AND INSTALLED IT ON OUR GMC 2500 HD PICKUP PER SUPPLIED INSTRUCTIONS. SHORTLY AFTER INSTALLATION IT BEGAN CAUSING THE ALLISON 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO RANDOMLY GO…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 20, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10860455

2007 gmc silverado. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair passenger airbag inflator recall notice. *smd the cosumer received a recall notice in july 2015. *jb

Air Bags · received Mar 28, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10851598

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc silverado. The contact took the vehicle to an auto garage for an oil change and tire rotation and was informed that both front discs, the brake lining, and rotors were worn. He took the vehicle to the dealer in november of 2007 for inspection and felt that this…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jul 1, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10232900

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Silverado?

Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2007 GMC Silverado?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 GMC Silverado a good year?

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