2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 3%of 849 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,138miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,138 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Every 2500 mile after a oil change I get a low oil engine light and have to add a quart in a half of oil to top it off again. After doing GM's oil consumption test three times GM tells me that the dealer that I was bring my truck to for the oil consumption test stated that I was drive my truck to hard are I was pulling something.”
NHTSA complaint #10451840, filed 2012-03, 25,000 miles“2007 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 extended cab with 4.8 liter engine. I left the truck idling for about ten minutes. When I came out to the truck, the engine compartment was fully involved in fire. The truck was approximately 6 months old and had about 6500 miles on it. Fire marshall was unable to determine the cause of the fire. Truck was declared a total loss by insurance company.”
NHTSA complaint #10240567, filed 2008-09, 6,500 miles“Around the time my truck hit the 42000 mile mark the oil low indicator warning illuminated on my instrument panel. I took it in to the dealer since it was well under warranty. The dealer began an oil consumption test and the truck continued to go through oil regularly. Sometimes just half a quart but sometimes as much as 1 1/2 quarts. The dealership did work on the engine 6 months into this issue but that did not stop the oil consumption. …”
NHTSA complaint #10415080, filed 2011-07, 42,000 miles“Vehicle stabilitrack and traction control lights came on. Engine warning light came on. While attempting to turn the vehicle onto a highway acceleration ramp, the car steering wheel locked and the engine died. Could not unlock the power steering. I was towing a horse trailer well within the gross weight for the vehicle. I had a horse in the trailer at the time. I also had children in the car. After a few minutes, I was able to start the vehicle and pull into a safer area. I was not able to tow the trailer home but I was able to get the vehicle home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10449642, filed 2012-02, 63,190 miles“-the contact stated that he was driving at about 5 MPH, when a stick knocked off the serpentine belt. The contact said he then lost power to his break and power steering as a result. The contact called the manufacturer and the dealer (ayers Chevrolet). The belt was replaced under warranty but they said that there was no change that could be made to the truck to prevent this problem from reoccuring.”
NHTSA complaint #10176726, filed 2006-12, 484 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10247768Sep 1, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This 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.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 20 | 6% |
| 2023 | 26 | 7% |
| 2022 | 25 | 4% |
| 2021 | 60 | 7% |
| 2020 | 26 | 3% |
| 2019 | 50 | 5% |
| 2018 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 27 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 4% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 | 35 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
479 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsOther or unknown
68 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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