Total Complaints
3 filings
CHEVROLET W3500 · model year
2007 CHEVROLET W3500
3 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007CHEVROLETW3500 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. 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 W3500 is engine and engine cooling with 1 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission (1) and engine (1). 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 3 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 W3500, 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.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (3)
15V70400026/10/2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected v
10V63600015/12/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500, AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, AND W5500 VEHICLES. THE OIL PIPE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE VEHICLE PRODUCTION PROCESS. IF NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AFTER PROLONGED VEHI
08V25100005/06/2008
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ISUZU IS RECALLING 16,859 MY 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500 AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, W5500 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. DIESEL FUEL MAY SEEP OR LEAK FROM THE FUEL PIPE AT THE UPPER OR LOWER FUEL PORT ON THE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY PUMP.
Recent Complaints
20160412ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET W3500. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V704000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Mileage: 100,000
20070728ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THIS 07 TRUCK GET HOT AND THE TRANS SLIPS. I HAVE HAD IT TO MANY DEALERS WITH NO ONE FIXING THE PROBLEM. ITS BACK IN THE SHOP NOW. GM REP SAYS DON'T DO ANYTHING TO IT UNTIL IT DOES IT IN THE SHOP. IT ONLY DOES THIS WHEN I AM PULLING A RV WITH THE TRUCK. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK TO PULL RVS TO CAL EVERY WEEK AND I SPENT MORE TIME IN SHOPS THAN WORKING. NOW I AM GETTING BEHIND ON MY PAYMENTS BECAUSE I CAN'T KEEP IT RUNNING. I KNOW THERE JUST WAITING FOR THE WARRANTY TO RUN OUT THEN THEY WILL TELL ME WHAT'S WRONG. THEY HAVE PUT ONE INJECTOR IN IT AND A EGR VALVE SO FAR AND IT HAS NOT FIXED IT I HAVE ASK THEM TO BUY IT BACK AND THEY SAY THEY DON'T BUY BACK AUTOS THAT ARE LEASED. I NEED SOME HELP ON THIS. *JB
Mileage: 34,531
20070728POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS 07 TRUCK GET HOT AND THE TRANS SLIPS. I HAVE HAD IT TO MANY DEALERS WITH NO ONE FIXING THE PROBLEM. ITS BACK IN THE SHOP NOW. GM REP SAYS DON'T DO ANYTHING TO IT UNTIL IT DOES IT IN THE SHOP. IT ONLY DOES THIS WHEN I AM PULLING A RV WITH THE TRUCK. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK TO PULL RVS TO CAL EVERY WEEK AND I SPENT MORE TIME IN SHOPS THAN WORKING. NOW I AM GETTING BEHIND ON MY PAYMENTS BECAUSE I CAN'T KEEP IT RUNNING. I KNOW THERE JUST WAITING FOR THE WARRANTY TO RUN OUT THEN THEY WILL TELL ME WHAT'S WRONG. THEY HAVE PUT ONE INJECTOR IN IT AND A EGR VALVE SO FAR AND IT HAS NOT FIXED IT I HAVE ASK THEM TO BUY IT BACK AND THEY SAY THEY DON'T BUY BACK AUTOS THAT ARE LEASED. I NEED SOME HELP ON THIS. *JB
Mileage: 34,531
Compare 2007CHEVROLETW3500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 CHEVROLET W3500 have?▼
The 2007 CHEVROLET W3500 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET W3500?▼
Yes, the 2007 CHEVROLET W3500 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 CHEVROLET W3500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 CHEVROLET W3500 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and ENGINE.
Is the 2007 CHEVROLET W3500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
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.