“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the housing for the air bag sensor was cracked, and the vehicle was previously serviced due to the same failure on several occasions. The local dealer was notified of the failure.”
Owner complaint, filed Jul 25, 2024 at 60,000 miles
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the passenger’s side frontal air bag and driver’s side steering wheel air bag deployed without impact. The service air bag warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the front windshield was cracked due to the air bag deployment. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained.”
Owner complaint, filed Jan 16, 2024 at 186,000 miles
Complaints and recalls over time
By year of filing
All complaintsAbout the airbagsRecall (red: the airbags)NHTSA investigation opened
Complaints about the 2007 Silverado 1500 peaked in 2017, with 201 filed that year. Owners had filed 433 complaints about the airbags before the first recall that covers it, 21V052000 in February 2021; 40 more have come in since. In 2026 owners filed 3 so far.
2 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module21V052000
Filed Feb 5, 2021557,023 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC
Defect. 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 states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module21V050000
Filed Feb 5, 20212,641,272 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC
Defect. 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 sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
All 2 campaigns on file, newest first.
NHTSA investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 3 name the 2007 Silverado 1500.
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering analysis EA21002Open
Opened Sep 17, 2021airbags
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at …
Opened Jun 12, 2008Closed Sep 8, 2008Led to recall 08V441000electrical system
In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (GM) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. According to GM, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This may cause other electrical …
Opened Feb 4, 2008Closed Jun 12, 2008electrical system
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, GM provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by GM, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles …
Technical service bulletins
1,313 on file
Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2007 Silverado 1500. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.
equipment 387electrical system 215engine 171transmission 82suspension 51fuel system 46brakes 39equipment adaptive/mobility 38
General CommunicationService campaignAug 26, 2024electrical system
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to …
PIT5236GService campaignMar 31, 2016electrical system
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program …
09184CService campaignDec 9, 2015electrical system
"09184C - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM (REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURE). THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED TO CLARIFY STEP 5 OF THE SERVICE PROCEDURE. CERTAIN 2007-2009 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, …
09184CService campaignDec 9, 2015equipment
"09184C - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM (REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURE). THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED TO CLARIFY STEP 5 OF THE SERVICE PROCEDURE. CERTAIN 2007-2009 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, …
This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710. Technician should inspect for vehicles modifications before any in-depth diagnostics are …
This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
Showing the newest 6 of 22 bulletins about the airbags, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Engine
Filed Jul 1, 202612,000 milesTX
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that it sounded like the lifter was banging inside the engine valve. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 9, 2026144,705 milesKY
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, the driver’s side front air bag deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries reported. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags). The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 144,705.
Engine
Filed Mar 13, 2026MI
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal, pungent odor coming from the vehicle. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. On a separate occasion, the vehicle drove roughly with an abnormal sound coming from the engine. Additionally, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact had to add seven quarts of oil for every 3,000 miles driven. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the Active Fuel Management (AFM) system had failed. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 8, 2025WA
Just few minutes ago around 5:45 PM, Monday, September 8th 2025. I started my engine with the remote start in my drive way. After about 30 seconds there was a series of 3 or 4 violent explosions each with a 1 or two second interval. The driver side, passenger side and both side air bags deployed fracturing my windshield and causing other potential internal damage to the passenger compartment. I feel very fortunate that I wasn't seated in the vehicle at the time as I'm sure I could have been severely injured or potentially killed. I had taken the car in for an air-bag recall a couple of years ago at Good Chevrolet in Renton, WA.
Electrical System
Filed Sep 3, 2025NM
No crank no start however engine just shit down while driving immediately lost all control of vehicle! Luckily I had just pulled off highway! No warning whatsoever it just happened out of no where now won’t start and has a u0100 code
Carry Handle, Shell, Base
Filed Aug 23, 2025NY
Bottom base The base won’t stay locked. Car seat turns halfway and won’t turn anymore. No
Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer
Filed May 16, 2025250,000 milesIL
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 91,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 250,000.
Engine
Filed Apr 21, 2025CA
The Active Fuel Management Lifters can cause catastrophic failures by getting stuck in the closed position causing low oil pressure, misfiring, and ticking due to the entire AFM system making the camshaft and valve train wear faster. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety is put at risk due to the possibility of causing accidents or leaving me stranded in an extreme environment. Issues with AFM (Active Fuel Management) systems in certain GM vehicles have been widely reported and confirmed by both dealers and independent service centers. Specifically, AFM lifter failures and related issues, particularly in older models, are common diagnose The vehicle component has not been inspected by anyone. There was a low oil pressure warning light along with lifter tick prior to failure and first appeared at around 160k miles.
Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 5, 2025NC
I haven’t experienced any issues yet
Power Train
Filed Dec 17, 2024MN
MY FRAME RAIL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS CORRODING AWAY TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE / I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE GM DEALERSHIP TO VERIFY THE CONCERN / I HAVE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS ABOUT THIS CONCERN AND WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND / I HAVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS COSTED MY TIME AND MONEY TO PURCHASE / AND MAINTAIN / THIS TRUCK RUNS GREAT AND SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF LASTING MANY MORE YEARS - EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THE FRAME RAIL IS CORRODING AWAY IN THE SAME SPOT ON THIS TRUCK AS ON OTHER GM TRUCKS FROM THIS YEAR AND MODEL RANGE . I BELIEVE GM DESIGNED A FAULTY FRAME/ I BELEIVE THE FRAMES ON THESE TRUCKS WERE NEVER TREATED TO RESIST THE ELEMENTS /
Power Train
Filed Oct 20, 2024NJ
Won’t shift into 3rd gear
Air Bags
Filed Sep 17, 2024FL
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine
Filed Aug 21, 2024ID
Cylinder 6 misfire. The mechanics have replaced everything that could be triggering the cylinder 6 misfire and still it is having problems they said the only way to fix it is to replace the engine but I should not have to replace an engine with low miles and that has been babied. I have also looked on multiple sites with people who own the same truck and all have the same exact problem with the same cylinder. Something needs to be done about this issue especially if it’s a reoccurring one, either have a recall on it and fix it or something.
Air Bags
Filed Jul 25, 202460,000 milesNY
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the housing for the air bag sensor was cracked, and the vehicle was previously serviced due to the same failure on several occasions. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Air Bags
Filed Jun 17, 2024KS
The contact's son owned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact's son received recall notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because he no longer owns the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted.
Engine
Filed Apr 14, 2024AR
The Trucks equipped with DOD system also known as Active Fuel Management in the V6 and the V8 engines cause the truck to consume more oil and cause lack of oil to the lifters which then fail and cause the truck to lose power and smoke really bad and can cause the truck to die while driving and when you love engine power it can cause an accident it's also can cause the more internal engine problems I have reported this issue before for and nothing has happened then problem needs to be fixed is a design flaw and can cause an accident which could also get someone killed along with the bad airbag on passenger side GM needs to take responsibility and fix this issue please for the safety of anyone who drives the the vehicles with the V6 or 5.3l V8 please get this issue recalled.
Engine
Filed Apr 1, 2024185,000 milesDE
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPMs increased rapidly; however, the vehicle lost significant motive power, after which the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the engine, requiring that the engine be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Engine
Filed Mar 25, 2024AR
The truck has the 5.3l engine which is DOD equipped and the DOD system causes lifters to fail and can ultimately destroy the engine while driving I had a lifter go bad and it causes the truck to run rough and smoke it's a major issue that happens in the 5.3l v8 engines something needs to be done cause it's causing major problems for any truck equipped with the DOD system.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 16, 2024186,000 milesKY
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the passenger’s side frontal air bag and driver’s side steering wheel air bag deployed without impact. The service air bag warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the front windshield was cracked due to the air bag deployment. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained. The contact stated that the air bags were previously replaced under an unknown recall. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The local dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000.
Electrical SystemCrashFire3 injured
Filed Jan 1, 2024AL
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.
Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard
Filed Sep 28, 2023TX
The dash of my Chevy Silverado is cracked and continues to crack, on 9.27.2023 a couple of large pieces broke completely out of the dash which is right by the airbag on the right side of the dash. Now I have a gaping hole. As far as I see at this time there are no recalls for the dash.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 27, 2023IL
I have an 07 chevy silverado 1500 it has a rusted fram the dealer i got it from sed it had a littel rust on the fram .he also told me that the traction control senser needed to be replaced.but he did not tell me about the passenger sied wheel hub i have put in right around $ 1,800 on new parts & labor i had to have the wiering all redone.now it is going to cost me onther $ 959.95 to fix the fram.thats not counting the brakits for the fule tank.or tghe brackits for the shocks.i could really need your help i am disabled & i do not get that much.so any help you can give me i would greatly appreciaet it.thank you
Air Bags
Filed Jul 24, 2023OH
I received a recall notice on my truck for the airbags from a local dealer in late 2020. The dealer who sent the notice was not the dealer i purchased from originally and was over 40 miles away . When i tried to set up an appointment with the original dealer they had no record of a recall for my vin # , Nor does this site ! My truck is a 2007 that i originally leased in June of 2006 and bought out the lease when it was up. I believe what has happened is at that time my model was a body style they only made a short run of and within a few months came out with a new body style for 2007 , and that myself and others with the early 2007 model got lost in this process . My passenger side Airbag Warning Light is on and i believe a clear and present danger as i drive.
Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Jun 21, 2023FL
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.....both front air bags should be in this recall.
Air Bags
Filed Jun 5, 2023TX
Driver air bag deployed while the vehicle was parked on the driveway and it is available for inspection. The air bag deployed while vehicle was parked, this air bag could of deployed on the highway/road at any given moment and would have been a cause of an accident. This problem was reported to Fiesta Chevrolet Edinburg Tx dealer since 5/16 , dealer has not returned the call nor inspected this issue. No warning message displayed before the driver air bag deployed.
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control
Filed May 16, 2023TX
When I took my 2007 Chevrolet Silverado with 36,000iles for inspection I was informed that two monitors were not functioning. These were the O2 sensor and the O2 sensor heater. Everything else passed. I was told that these may have been subject to a recall.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 2, 2023TN
On Friday March 31 our 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was sitting in our driveway when the passenger airbags went off without warning…busting the windshield. A few minutes later the passenger door airbag went off. Nobody was driving or around the vehicle at the time so no one was injured thankfully.
Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 31, 2023TN
The frame on driver side of the truck is completely rusted threw and cracked. extreme amounts of rust on the frame i have read thousands upon thousands of reviews related to the 07-13 Chevy Silverado. im just once small voice in many please hold them accountable for this just like toyota!!!
Electrical System
Filed Mar 8, 2023OH
Power surges sometime everything shuts off while driving leaving no brakes, steering, or acceleration. Other times there is a no start due to no power or the instrument cluster goes haywire. Reacquiring problem with no answers why. Others have had the same problem. Scary driving fine at 60 with kids in the back and all of a sudden you lose control of your truck unexpectedly for the first time. No Warnings or OBD2 codes.
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Feb 23, 2023370,000 milesSC
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 severed sternum, and a strained back. The contact was taken by ambulance to seek medical attention at a near hospital. The vehicle was not drivable. A police department filed a report and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.
Structure › Body
Filed Jan 11, 2023IN
Frame has rusted out beyond repair
Structure › Body
Filed Oct 18, 2022IN
I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED INNER AND OUTER ROCKER PANELS ON BOTH SIDES, REPLACE COMPLETE BED 6-14-2019 AND NOW MY WHOLE FRAME FROM THE COWL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
Air Bags
Filed Aug 19, 2022TX
Passenger side frontal air bag
Air Bags
Filed Aug 5, 2022MS
CARRIED VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HAD AIR BAG PROBLEM REPAIRED. AIR BAG LIGHT IS BACK ON WHAT DO I DO NOW??
Electrical System
Filed Jul 26, 2022GA
My vehicle will just start up sometimes on its own with or without key in ignition, as well as set alarm off. Also, it constantly feels like the brakes are on at all times. It feels like it drags alot. And it feels like it doesn't properly have enough power when accelerating.
Electrical System
Filed Jul 22, 2022AK
There is a short in the wiring (and has been for a long time) for the heater and the radio
Air Bags
Filed Jul 20, 2022MS
TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER AND HAD AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REPAIRED. LIGHT IS BACK ON TRUCK NOW...
Power Train
Filed Apr 29, 2022IA
After buying this used truck from GM certified dealership having advanced inspection before we took home 3 months in First start of the day about 7AM, 5-10min into driving, no MIL light, truck engine shut off hard to pull over and I tried to restart but wouldn't start. After waiting an hour for a tow truck I tried once more and it fired up. Cancelled tow drove home fine. But it did it a few more random times while driving until Oct. now it sits. Its scary when theres no MIL indicating a problem, but this is a problem and safety during travel. It wont start after 7 month ownership ,MIL light is now on saying U0100. Bought 4/2021.
Electrical System
Filed Apr 14, 2022KY
My father purchased this truck brand new and inherited it from my father when he passed away. The truck has just under 100,000 miles on it and the service trailer brake system light came on in the dash. I have tried to reset it and it still comes right back. The truck hasn't ever been used commercially only as personal use. It is the only vehicle that I own and I don't know what to do I am disabled and I need help
Seats
Filed Feb 24, 2022MS
Drivers seat is broken and now lays straight back it started 2 years ago and is worse now it will not stay up
Engine
Filed Feb 18, 2022PA
This 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has only 73,730 miles . The vehicle in question has an oil consumption issue and is available for inspection upon request. An oil consumption issue will lead to low oil and low oil pressure which can lead to a fire. Problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. Vehicle has been inspected by a certified automotive technician. Vehicle loses oil close to 100 miles and the add engine oil display on the Driver Information Center. Every trip that is close to 100 miles will cause oil consumption and the Add Engine Oil Will display. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop and i was informed that some Chevrolet Silverado Trucks engines will consume oil due to excessive amount of oil going to the pistons. The pistons result with damage to the piston rings and will need to be replaced. In the long run the engine will lose power start to smoke lose oil pressure and low compression which could lead to a fire .No recall was ever posted concerning this issue. I thought the consumption was due to viscosity breakdown until i noticed it got worse. I did some research and asked several silverado owners and they all had the same issue. I confirmed the issue when i took the vehicle to the technician.This vehicle only has 73,730 miles and i am the first owner.
Air Bags
Filed Feb 15, 2022NY
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair and the dealer charged him for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Jan 25, 2022LA
Water leaked in thru antenna on roof and throttle paddle code p2138
Electrical System
Filed Jan 25, 2022LA
Water leaked in thru antenna on roof and code p2138
Air Bags
Filed Jan 3, 2022NY
Started my 07silverado and service airbag light came on and my passenger side seatbelt is difficult to clip
Electrical System
Filed Jan 1, 2022TN
I BOUGHT A 2007 SILVERADO TRUCK FROM A DEALER WITH OUT THE WARRANTY,BUT WERE TOLD LATER THAT IF YOU DO NOT BUY THE WARRANTY WE DO NOT FIX ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE TRUCK.IT HAD SAFTEY ISSUES LIKE THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING,BAD TIRE STEM,WIPPERS CONTROL NOT WORKING ALL THE TIME,AND A BAD REAL SEAL LEAK PUTTING OIL ON THE ROADS.WHEN I TOLD THEM ABOUT THIS THEY MADE NO EFFERTED TO FIX THESE SAFTEY ISSUSE,
Electrical System
Filed Dec 20, 2021VA
2007 Silverado 1500. Has had a situation where truck acts a dead battery or no battery in the truck. Conditions are no start, key fob will remote start truck then truck dies all electrical in truck works. Have dad CD player shoveling cds when no key in truck. Air and heat switch’s back and forth. Door locks cycle up and down. Have to reset radio and clock after the power failed. This is not from a dead battery. All I do to reset it all is to put a battery booster to battery terminals and switch booster on and off. Truck is back to normal. Most recent advent was all this at 1 time. Door locks cycle, radio turns on and off, ac changes to heat, low fuel and seat belt alarms start sounding, instrument cluster act irrationally, speed odometer goes from 20 to60 back and forth with truck cutting off at 20 and powering to 60. After several miles of driving everything is back to normal and I drive straight to my mechanic. Cut the truck off and Bingo, acts like there is not a battery in the truck. Nothing at all electrical. Total silence. I have had minor electrical since truck was almost new. I always carry a booster pack and it worked to start truck and get me home. Now for what my mechanic found after my last disaster. There is a high amperage fuse block located under your fuse box in the engine bay. There is 2 threaded studs for wires that feed your trucks electrical. Studs had never had ant nuts on them to hold the wires secure and after 14 years of total aggravation and fear of a
Air Bags
Filed Dec 3, 2021160,000 milesGA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the service air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while reversing out of his driveway he detected an abnormal noise. While the passenger was entering the vehicle, he was unable to utilize the seat belt. The contact noticed that the seat belts had retracted and indented the seat. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer in May and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that he was concerned about driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Seat Belts
Filed Nov 18, 2021IL
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Driver side seat belt tongue an buckle. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Many drivers will continue long travels home or to a dealer rather than contact a tow truck. A decision that can risk their lives. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No I meet with solid mechanical resistance when I attempt to insert my driver side seat belt tongue into it's buckle. I can not detect any foreign object that would prevent the seat belt from latching. Now I cannot legally drive my vehicle in the state of Illinois without a secure seat belt. I plan to call my local dealer in the morning.
Seat Belts › Pretensioner
Filed Nov 4, 2021NV
Returning from vacation on Oct.31 when a explosion in the cab like a shotgun occurred with smoke on the side of both front seats. Emergency lights & OnStar activated. Pulled over to side of road to checked out truck and found front seat belts locked but everything else ok. The service air bags light was on prior to incident. Was traveling about 45 MPH on good road. Scared my wife so bad had she been driving could have caused a wreck. Vehicle is scheduled to be looked at by Champion Chevrolet in Reno Nevada on 11/11/2021. Have read that this has happened with other 2007 Chevy Silverado’s and about the same mileage 69,000. Can’t find any recall for the problem but believe it could cause a death under the right conditions like if happened in heavy traffic. It shakes you up for awhile. If this has been reported before why hasn’t a recall been issued? Hope this report helps prevent any serious future incidents.
Complaints 1-50 of 849, newest first, reproduced as filed.
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: questions buyers ask
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good car?
It is not among the Silverado 1500 years to avoid. Owners filed 849 complaints, against about 576 for a typical Silverado 1500 year. The most common complaint is about the airbags (56%).
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The airbags: 473 of the 849 complaints (56%) are about it. Owners most often say it shows an airbag warning light (15%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (11%). The typical report comes at 95,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Feb 5, 2021. The largest, 21V050000, covered 2,641,272 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems start?
Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 70,000 miles. For the airbags the midpoint is 95,000 miles.
Has NHTSA investigated the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Yes, 3 times. The latest, EA21002 ("Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture"), was opened Sep 17, 2021 and is still open.
Are there service bulletins for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The manufacturer filed 1,313 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the electrical system (215), the engine (171) and the transmission (82). They include a service campaign, General Communication, filed Aug 26, 2024. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.
Reading this record
2 deaths reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Feb 5, 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.