2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 7%of 849 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,707miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 7% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,707 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2007 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 classic. When I started my truck this morning, the brake pedal went to the floor. Brake fluid was all over the driveway. One of the brake lines had ruptured because it was rusted. Thank god I wasn't driving down the highway when the brake line failed. Research shows that GM and NHTSA have long been aware of this critical safety problem. Why hasn't there been a recall issued?”
NHTSA complaint #11350318, filed 2020-08, 70,000 miles“All brake lines are eroding, rusting out to the point where they have to be replaced...had a brake line to the real wheels blow out on me as as was leaving a bank I do my business with. Had to replace a section of it.upon inspection of the other lines they are all rusted to the point the it's just a matter of time before they fail. Vehicle had 75000 miles when this happened, it now has 80000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11061615, filed 2018-01, 75,000 miles“I was driving my 2007 Chevrolet silverado when the power steering, power brakes, dashboard gauges, electronic stability control, traction control stopped working simultaneously. There was a significant loss of power and the transmission shifted violently and the vehicle jerked. I was traveling in motion on a city street with traffic present while this occurred. This nearly caused an accident as I was barely able to steer the vehicle off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11234902, filed 2019-07, 150,000 miles“While my family and I were towing our camper to start our vacation, we were traveling on the highway. Traffic had started to stop so I stepped on the brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Thanks to quick thinking I put on the trailer brakes to get us to stop in time! After pulling over to find the problem I noticed the brake line was blown out due to corrosion and was leaking brake fluid all over the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10616516, filed 2014-07, 50,000 miles“Temperature around 0 degrees. Snow on road. Dash lights for ABS and brake went on. When I got to a clear area of pavement I tested ABS by jamming on brakes. Abs did not work. Drove vehicle home to garage. Turned on heater in garage. Next morning warning lights off and brakes worked correctly. Has happened once or twice a winter since 2011. Last happened 01/07/14. Happens only when less than 10 degrees and wet. Otherwise brakes have worked correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #10671431, filed 2015-01, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10213760Jan 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
- 10197287May 10, 2021This PI communicates diagnostic tips to help dealership diagnosis a service trailer brake message with DTC C1114 and C1112.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 9% |
| 2025 | 6 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 25 | 6% |
| 2022 | 58 | 9% |
| 2021 | 45 | 5% |
| 2020 | 116 | 15% |
| 2019 | 195 | 18% |
| 2018 | 99 | 19% |
| 2017 | 190 | 27% |
| 2016 | 266 | 33% |
| 2015 | 374 | 34% |
| 2014 | 281 | 20% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 17 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 28 | 3% |
| 2007 | 62 | 7% |
| 2006 | 171 | 48% |
| 2005 | 131 | 25% |
| 2004 | 330 | 41% |
| 2003 | 429 | 53% |
| 2002 | 363 | 71% |
| 2001 | 307 | 66% |
| 2000 | 422 | 69% |
| 1999 | 373 | 64% |
| 1998 | 122 | 34% |
| 1997 | 134 | 24% |
| 1996 | 3 | 43% |
| 1994 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
479 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsOther or unknown
68 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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