2007 Chevrolet SILVERADO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
183 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
56,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 154 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 39 of 183 complaints (21.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 44 | 24.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 18 | 9.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 14 | 7.7% |
| Steering behavior | 11 | 6.0% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 3.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 39 |
| Electrical System | 36 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Structure | 13 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 |
| Structure:Body | 8 |
Air Bags: 39; Electrical System: 36; Service Brakes: 21; Power Train: 16; Structure: 13; Engine: 12; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 12; Structure:Body: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 23 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 39 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 34 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 33 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 21 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 23; 25,000 to 49,999: 39; 50,000 to 74,999: 34; 75,000 to 99,999: 33; 100,000 to 149,999: 21; 150,000 and above: 4
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (39). 29 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
2007: 5; 2008: 12; 2009: 19; 2010: 18; 2011: 12; 2012: 12; 2013: 21; 2014: 45; 2015: 22; 2016: 14; 2021: 1; 2023: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 44 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 18 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 14 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10205397 · 2007-10-11 (October 11, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STEER ITSELF AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE FAILED. THE CONTACT HAS THE PART AND PICTURES, IF NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 583. UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. 583 miles reported. Look up ODI 10205397 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10205567 · 2007-10-13 (October 13, 2007)
OCCASIONALLY WHEN DOWN-SHIFTING TO STOP ENGINE RPM STAYS AT ABOUT 1,500 RPM OR ACCELERATES. ONSTAR SAID CRANKSHAFT SPEED SENSOR DEFECTIVE. DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. WENT THROUGH A CONTROLLED INTERSECTION THREE TIMES DUE TO THIS, LUCKY NO TRAFFIC A FACTOR. I NOW PUT INTO NEUTRAL AT STOPS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 2,470 miles reported. Look up ODI 10205567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206142 · 2007-10-17 (October 17, 2007)
2007 CHEVY SILVERADO 9/28/07 FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 FULL TRUCK RAN OUT OF GAS TAKEN FOR SERVICE AT BILL HEARD CHEVROLET IN HOUSTON WHO STATED THE CLUSTER WAS REPLACED AND VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO ME 10/12/07 FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 FULL TRUCK RAN OUT OF GAS TAKEN FOR SERVICE AT BILL HEARD CHEVROLET IN HOUSTON WHO STATED THE FUEL SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO ME *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10206142 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206403 · 2007-10-20 (October 20, 2007)
BLINDING HEADLIGHTS ARE EQUIPPED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10206403 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10207211 · 2007-10-23 (October 23, 2007)
2007 CHEVY SILVERADO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE CONTROLLER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE CONTROLLER ON THE TRAILER WAS INOPERATIVE. MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT THE BRAKE CONTROLLER WAS NOT WORKING AS DESIGNED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE TRUCK FOR THE PURPOSE OF TOWING HIS NEW FIFTH WHEEL HE JUST PURCHASED. THE CONSUMER FURTHER STATED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE HE INFORMED THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE THE PURPOSE OF THE TRUCK AND OPTIONAL INTEGRATED BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DISCUSSED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE CONTROLLER WAS WORKING AS D…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10207211 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214049 · 2008-01-07 (January 7, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE AND STEERED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A PART TO ARRIVE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT PART WAS BEING REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,500. UPDATED 01/29/08 *BF THE P…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214049 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214106 · 2008-01-07 (January 7, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. AS A RESULT, HE CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT BAD MODIFICATION MOLD CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED A SECOND TIME AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,800 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,800.
Owner-reported narrative. 57,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214106 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214673 · 2008-01-13 (January 13, 2008)
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO NEW BODY STYLE. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE QUICKLY AND CORRECTLY. WHEN PARTIALLY RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL PREMATURELY EXTINGUISH. THE INDICATION AT THIS POINT TO REARWARD VEHICLES IS THAT A PARTIAL BRAKING SITUATION DOES NOT EXIST AND THAT MY VEHICLE IS EITHER COASTING OR UNDER SOME LEVEL OF POWER. ON OCCASION THIS HAS CAUSED VEHICLES BEHIND ME TO PANIC STOP, THANKFULLY SUCCESSFULLY, WHEN THEY OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE BEEN AWARE OF MY INTENTIONS HAD MY BRAKE LIGHTS PRO…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214673 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
08V441000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2008-08-28 (August 28, 2008)
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.
Consequence: 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> .
NHTSA campaign record ↗