Total Complaints
253 filings
CHEVROLET SILVERADO · model year
253 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash reports, and 4 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007CHEVROLETSILVERADO carries 253 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 11 crashes, 14 fires, 16 injuries, and 1 fatality. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 SILVERADO is air bags with 39 filings, followed by electrical system (36) and service brakes (21). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 4 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle, the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2007 SILVERADO, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
253 filings
Crashes Reported
11 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Above median complaint volume, review patterns below.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 39 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 |
| POWER TRAIN | 16 |
| STRUCTURE | 13 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 |
| ENGINE | 12 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 |
| STEERING | 7 |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| WHEELS | 4 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIP
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
WHEELS:HUB
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into her vehicle and damaged the front driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags deployed aggressively and emitted an unknown substance. The contact stated a police report had been filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact did receive medical attention. The contact stated that she sustained injury to her shoulder and bruises to her face and neck from the air bag. The contact stated the fumes from the air bag continue to give her headaches. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
Mileage: 220,000
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS RELATING TO THE RECALL AS WELL AS FOR THE RENTAL CAR.
The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, he saw smoke exiting from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and when checking under the hood, he saw the fire under the engine. The contact stated the fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The police was called but no report was filed. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Mileage: 130,000
CRACKED DASH NEAR MY AIR BAG PROVIDE A BIG HAZARD. I HAVE OTHER CRACKS AROUND MY DASHBOARD ALSO, BUT THE THING THAT SCARES ME THE MOST IS THE CRACKS BY MY AIRBAG. I COULD LEAD TO PICES OF SHARP PLASTIC FLYING TO MY PASSENGER IF THE AIR BAG EVER GOES OFF. PLEASE WE NEED A RECALL.
IDENTICAL TO COMPLAINT # 10838479. DASH CRACKED ON PASS SIDE TO UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF PASSENGER AIR BAG,
Mileage: 130,000
3-4 RUST AREAS. 2-3 ROOF ABOVE WIND SHIELD. MAJOR BEING DRIVER SIDE NEXT TOO BRAKE LITE ON ROOF. RUST AREA IS APPROX. SIZE OF SILVER DOLLAR THRU ROOF. I HAVE FILLED THIS AREA WITH BONDO AND REPAINTED. SIMILAR SITUATION OCCURRED TO FRIEND. SITUATION COST HIM APPROX. $3K TO FIX ELECTRICAL PROBLEM RESULTING FROM THIS AS STATED BY CHEV DEALER DARE CTY.
Mileage: 100,000
COLLAPSED LIFTERS DIAGNOSED IN 5.3L ENGINE, MONUMENTAL REPAIR COST. VEHICLE HAS HAD OIL CHANGED RELIGIOUSLY EVERY 3000 MILES. WORKED ONE DAY NEXT VALVE TRAIN TRIED TO JUMP OUT OF THE HOOD.
Mileage: 154,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED THE NEXT DAY AND WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS CORRODED AND FULL OF WATER. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Mileage: 120,000
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN THREE AREAS AT PASSENGERS AIRBAG LOCATION AND OVER RADIO AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. EVIDENTLY THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. I HAVE TWO TRUCKS IN THIS CONDITION AND THE INTERNET SUGGESTS THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS ACROSS THE NATION. ESTIMATE TO REPAIR 1000.00 EACH!
Mileage: 75,000
DASHBOARD CRACKING EVERYWHERE.
ON MY 2007 SILVERADO I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING TO TAKE IT IN TO GET SERVICED FOR TRACTION CONTROL AND SERVICE STABILITRAK. MY ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT LIFTERS ARE ALSO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE CONTROL AND IT FEELS VERY DANGEROUS.MY BRAKES ARE CONSTANTLY BEING REPLACED AND I FEEL LIKE THERE IS SOME MAJOR ISSUES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT.
Mileage: 30,000
ON MY 2007 SILVERADO I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING TO TAKE IT IN TO GET SERVICED FOR TRACTION CONTROL AND SERVICE STABILITRAK. MY ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT LIFTERS ARE ALSO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE CONTROL AND IT FEELS VERY DANGEROUS.MY BRAKES ARE CONSTANTLY BEING REPLACED AND I FEEL LIKE THERE IS SOME MAJOR ISSUES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT.
Mileage: 30,000
ON MY 2007 SILVERADO I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING TO TAKE IT IN TO GET SERVICED FOR TRACTION CONTROL AND SERVICE STABILITRAK. MY ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT LIFTERS ARE ALSO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE CONTROL AND IT FEELS VERY DANGEROUS.MY BRAKES ARE CONSTANTLY BEING REPLACED AND I FEEL LIKE THERE IS SOME MAJOR ISSUES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT.
Mileage: 30,000
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. UPDATED 04/22/16*LJ *JS
Mileage: 80,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. UPDATED 04/22/16*LJ *JS
Mileage: 80,000
BRAKES FAILED AT STOP SIGN. GOT TRUCK BACK HOME AND IT HAS FAULTY BRAKE LINES
Mileage: 141,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
FOR THE PAST YEAR 1/2 THE SERVICE STABILITRAK / SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON FOLLOWED BY HARD SHIFTS AND NOW I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT FOR MY OWN SAFETY AND OTHERS ON THE ROADS ! I'VE SPENT OVER $2000 ON TRYING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WITH NO PREVAIL !! VERY AGGRAVATED BY THIS PROBLEM AND NOBODY INCLUDING THE DEALERSHIP CAN TELL ME WHY IT'S DOING THIS ! I REALLY NEED HELP ON THIS PROBLEM CAUSE I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN THAT I'M SCARED FOR THEM TO RIDE IN THE TRUCK ! HELP ME AND THE MILLIONS OF OTHERS I'VE SEEN WITH THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM AND CHEVROLET HAS ISSUED NO ! RECALLS ON THIS !!? NOW THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE CAUSE BEFORE THE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON RANDOMLY AND STAY ON A FEW MINUTES AND EVERYTHING WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL , BUT NOW THEY STAY ON ALL THE TIME AND THE HARD SHIFTING FROM 1 AND 2 FOLLOW ALWAYS ! UNREAL !
Mileage: 142,000
FOR THE PAST YEAR 1/2 THE SERVICE STABILITRAK / SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON FOLLOWED BY HARD SHIFTS AND NOW I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT FOR MY OWN SAFETY AND OTHERS ON THE ROADS ! I'VE SPENT OVER $2000 ON TRYING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WITH NO PREVAIL !! VERY AGGRAVATED BY THIS PROBLEM AND NOBODY INCLUDING THE DEALERSHIP CAN TELL ME WHY IT'S DOING THIS ! I REALLY NEED HELP ON THIS PROBLEM CAUSE I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN THAT I'M SCARED FOR THEM TO RIDE IN THE TRUCK ! HELP ME AND THE MILLIONS OF OTHERS I'VE SEEN WITH THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM AND CHEVROLET HAS ISSUED NO ! RECALLS ON THIS !!? NOW THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE CAUSE BEFORE THE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON RANDOMLY AND STAY ON A FEW MINUTES AND EVERYTHING WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL , BUT NOW THEY STAY ON ALL THE TIME AND THE HARD SHIFTING FROM 1 AND 2 FOLLOW ALWAYS ! UNREAL !
Mileage: 142,000
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
Fuel Line Leak
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.