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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

Complaints
48about this part
Share
6%of 849 total for the year
Median mileage
97,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 6% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“This is a recurring problem- my vehicle (purchased brand new by me) while cruising on the highway will start to try and cut off while driving. The door locks will pop up and down, the dash gauges power on and off, the headlamps flash on and off, etc... Last week the vehicle completely shut down while doing this and I had to coast to the side of the road. This happened three times in 48 hours.”

NHTSA complaint #10498188, filed 2013-02, 65,308 miles

“When I try starting the truck it makes a clicking sound like it wants to turn over and then won't. Sometimes it never happens and other times it may take three or four times of trying to get it to start before it will. The service engine light came on and continued to stay on. Took it to a chevy dealer and was placed on the diagnostic computer and I was told codes found were po174 and po171. Smoke test was performed on evap system and induction system. Found leaks at the pcv hose, purge valve hoses and purge valve is stuck open. …”

NHTSA complaint #11365016, filed 2020-10, 114,900 miles

“I have had an issue with my 2007 chevy silverado jerking with a hard thump while accelerating. At first it was diagnoses as a faulty throttle body. Replaced the throttle body. Now it intermittently pulls hard when accelerating at any speed. This cannot be safe. Dealerships cannot figure out the issue and I am having trouble googling any specific reason. Many people have this same issue with little to resolution. This is intermittently so it the stabilitrac and traction control lights come on and off within minutes. It was happening a few times a weeks and now it is happening a few times a day. …”

NHTSA complaint #11377367, filed 2020-12, 120,000 miles

“New engine placed in vehicle because loss of power. Since then vehicle looses all power in the midst of driving. Alarm also goes off without notice. New battery, then new alternator, and now new engine battery cables. Was told no power to engine then too much power. About $1,500.00 out of pocket to get fixed. Truck continues to shut off and loose all power when driving in the city.”

NHTSA complaint #11290711, filed 2019-12, 70,000 miles

“Engine burns through oil and always needs additional oil between oil changes. There is no signs of an oil leak nor is there any smoke. Also the frame of the truck is comepletely rusted.”

NHTSA complaint #11156998, filed 2018-12, 130,000 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20267358%
20255753%
202414947%
202315339%
202225739%
202139346%
202025133%
201937834%
201810320%
201711416%
2016729%
201513212%
201419113%
20133311%
20122512%
2011407%
2010339%
2009368%
2008445%
2007486%
200672%
2005183%
2004182%
2003152%
200282%
2001112%
2000102%
199961%
199810%
199710%

Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Air bags
479 complaints
Electrical system
81 complaints
Other or unknown
68 complaints
Brakes
62 complaints
Body and structure
55 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
35 complaints
Engine cooling
27 complaints
Seat belts
26 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Exterior lighting
19 complaints
Fuel system
19 complaints
Vehicle 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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