2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

1053 complaints filed with NHTSA.

1053
Complaints
31
Crashes
17
Fires
41
Injuries
4
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS470
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM70
UNKNOWN OR OTHER64
ENGINE46
SERVICE BRAKES36
STRUCTURE:BODY33
SEAT BELTS24
POWER TRAIN24
STEERING17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC17
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15
SUSPENSION15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14
STRUCTURE13
EXTERIOR LIGHTING13

Recalls (2)

21V05200005/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the

21V05000005/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally s

Recent Complaints

20240101CrashFireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Keyless Entry Receiver(GM) Radio Module in my 2007 Chevy Silverado is retaining moisture. It caused my Tire Pressure Monitoring System to fail eventually causing a blow out on the highway. I believe moisture from the third headlight above rear window is allowing moisture to drip into the Keyless Entry Receiver. There are many accounts of this failing, I’m not sure why this has not been recalled. I nearly died.

20240101CrashFireWHEELS

The Keyless Entry Receiver(GM) Radio Module in my 2007 Chevy Silverado is retaining moisture. It caused my Tire Pressure Monitoring System to fail eventually causing a blow out on the highway. I believe moisture from the third headlight above rear window is allowing moisture to drip into the Keyless Entry Receiver. There are many accounts of this failing, I’m not sure why this has not been recalled. I nearly died.

20230621CrashAIR BAGS

In 2021, drove off the road inadvertently at 65mph, traveled about 200 yards across a ditch and thru scrub trees and came to rest when front bumper hit against a tree. NEITHER front air bags inflated.....both front air bags should be in this recall. Both seat belts on...I sustained minor head trauma as did my passenger which could have been prevented with air bag inflation. The truck was totaled and both my passenger and I are lucky to be alive. Once again, NEITHER front air bag inflated.....

20230223CrashAIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, a deer intercepted her lane causing her to hit the front of the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle began to flip and roll into the ditch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated no air bags were deployed and the front driver-side seat belt unlatch independently causing her to hit the steering wheel. The contact stated she had 5 staples on her head, 3 severed rips and a seve

Mileage: 370,000

20211026CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY

Dash cracking, fuse box continues to throw codes, front end problems

20211026CrashSUSPENSION

Dash cracking, fuse box continues to throw codes, front end problems

20210817AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The independent mechanic was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that it was not a safety issue. The contact stated that while driving the next day, the air bag inadvertently exploded and projected burning particles on his face and chest. The contact stated the air bag was filled with smoke. The contact stated he was able to drive the vehicle to his res

Mileage: 300,000

20210323CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED THE VEHICLE HEAD ON WHICH RESULTED IN NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYING. THE CONTACT WAS THE ONE INJURED AND DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEADACHE AND SORENESS OF WHOLE BODY. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA

Mileage: 135,000

20200110SEAT BELTS

MY WIFE AND I HAD JUST GOTTEN INTO THE TRUCK. WHEN I STARTED IT AND PUT IT IN DRIVE, A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION OCCURRED. MY WIFE HAD ALREADY FASTENED HER SEAT BELT BUT I (DRIVER) HAD NOT. SHE THOUGHT THAT SHE HAD BEEN SHOT. BOTH SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS HAD EXPLODED. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AS DID THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS. BOTH SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERABLE.

Mileage: 98,000

20190506CrashAIR BAGS

I STRUCK AN OBJECT HEADON HARD ENOUGH TO TOTAL MY TRUCK AND MY AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED. DISABLED VETERAN AND INJURED AN ALREADY REPLACED KNEE, HEAD AND ARM. WILL UPLOAD PHOTO LATER. NEED ASSISTANCE TO OBTAIN.

Mileage: 59,000

20181211CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID A DEER AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DROVE INTO A FIELD, STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE, SPUN AROUND, AND LANDED IN A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN NECK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI

Mileage: 180,000

20180607CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CONSTRUCTION DIVIDER WALL. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DIVIDER WALL. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE O

20180517CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE AIR BAGS IN JULY OF 2017. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER OF THE SECOND VEHICLE WERE INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN J

Mileage: 148,000

20180205CrashAIR BAGS

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *SMD *JS

20171214CrashAIR BAGS

I WAS IN ACCIDENT ON 10/06/2017. VEHICLE PULLED OUT FROM AYCOCK ST. ON TO WEST TUNNEL BLVD. DRIVER ADMITTED I WAS NOT ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENT. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT COME OUT. THERE WAS A TOTAL OF $5371.00 DAMAGE ON VEHICLE. AND, I AM SUFFERING FROM INJURIES SINCE TIME FROM ACCIDENT.

Mileage: 14,000

20171025CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

20171010FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN EYEWITNESS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FILED A REPORT AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND TOW COMPANY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED DESTROYED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000. ..UPDATED 11/0

Mileage: 110,000

20171010FireENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN EYEWITNESS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FILED A REPORT AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND TOW COMPANY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED DESTROYED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000. ..UPDATED 11/0

Mileage: 110,000

20170222AIR BAGS

DRIVING DOWN A PAVED ROAD AT APX 40 MILES AN HOUR AND HEARD A LOUD SOUND LIKE A SHOT GUN GOING OFF, MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT CLAMPED DOWN AND THE FLASHERS ON THE TRUCK TURNED ON. STARTLED I PULLED OVER AND HAD TO STRUGGLE TO GET THE SEAT BELT OFF. HAD TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART VEHICLE, NOW SEAT BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WON'T WORK, THEY ARE LOCKED IN POSITION. AFTER CONTACTING LOCAL DEALER I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE AND I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH SEAT BELTS. I AM BRUISED FRO

20170222SEAT BELTS

DRIVING DOWN A PAVED ROAD AT APX 40 MILES AN HOUR AND HEARD A LOUD SOUND LIKE A SHOT GUN GOING OFF, MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT CLAMPED DOWN AND THE FLASHERS ON THE TRUCK TURNED ON. STARTLED I PULLED OVER AND HAD TO STRUGGLE TO GET THE SEAT BELT OFF. HAD TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART VEHICLE, NOW SEAT BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WON'T WORK, THEY ARE LOCKED IN POSITION. AFTER CONTACTING LOCAL DEALER I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE AND I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH SEAT BELTS. I AM BRUISED FRO