Owners filed 183 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the air bags. It has been recalled 4 times.
When it fails
05700057,000 milesMedian miles at failure
154 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 75,000–90,000 miles.
What fails
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Air Bags
36
7
0
12
Electrical System
27
0
7
1
Service Brakes
18
0
0
0
Power Train
12
0
0
0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
11
0
0
0
Engine
9
0
1
0
Structure
7
0
0
0
Steering
5
1
0
0
Seat Belts
5
0
0
0
Unknown or Other
3
0
0
0
4 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Electrical System08V441000
Filed Aug 28, 2008857,735 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.
Defect. 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 WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
Risk. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Exterior Lighting › Headlights08E050000
Filed Aug 11, 20081,921 vehiclesK2 Motor Corporation
Defect. 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 ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk. WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy. K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Wheels › Hub07E106000
Filed Dec 17, 2007130,000 vehiclesFederal-Mogul Corporation
Defect. 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 MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Risk. WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy. FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
Equipment › Electrical07E066000
Filed Aug 28, 2007175 vehiclesCequent Electrical Products
Defect. 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.
Risk. IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Remedy. ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Oct 10, 2023220,000 milesGA
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.
Air Bags
Filed Mar 7, 2023TX
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.
EngineFire
Filed Dec 23, 2021130,000 milesCA
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.
Structure › Body
Filed Apr 8, 2016AZ
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.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 7, 2016130,000 milesNC
IDENTICAL TO COMPLAINT # 10838479. DASH CRACKED ON PASS SIDE TO UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF PASSENGER AIR BAG,
Structure › Body
Filed Apr 7, 2016100,000 milesNC
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.
Power Train
Filed Mar 27, 2016154,000 milesVA
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Filed Mar 23, 2016120,000 milesNY
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.
Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 19, 201675,000 milesTX
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!
Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 11, 2016CA
DASHBOARD CRACKING EVERYWHERE.
Service Brakes
Filed Feb 24, 201630,000 milesCA
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.
Air Bags
Filed Feb 10, 2016MN
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.
Engine
Filed Feb 1, 201680,000 milesMI
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
Service Brakes
Filed Jan 26, 2016141,000 milesKY
BRAKES FAILED AT STOP SIGN. GOT TRUCK BACK HOME AND IT HAS FAULTY BRAKE LINES
Air Bags
Filed Jan 19, 2016NV
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.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 18, 2016142,000 milesSC
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 !
Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 17, 201645,780 milesFL
DASHBOARD CRACKS IN THREE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. AS KNOWN BY MANY OTHER OWNERS IN THE SAME LOCATIONS. I AM AFRAID IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIRBAGS WOULD CAUSE DASHBOARD TO COME APART FLYING INTO THE CABIN CAUSING BODILY INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Dec 16, 2015120,000 milesVA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE FUEL LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS CORRODED AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL LINES HAD PREVIOUSLY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Air Bags
Filed Dec 10, 201598,000 milesVA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Suspension
Filed Nov 5, 2015130,000 milesNY
A LEAF SPRING ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BROKE. NOTICED LEAF SPRING RATTLING WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE SAME LEAF SPRING BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
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: Aug 28, 2008. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.