2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 2%of 849 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I received an letter in the mail stating that my vehicle had an recall for airbags. I call gerry lane south chevy in baton rouge, la and they refused to honor it. I've contacted them about 3 weeks ago. Can someone help me with this? I would hate for something to happen to me if I was in an accident. Also, I've looked on NHTSA website for other recalls on my vehicle. My vehicle has an recall for an wheel hub assemblies. My vehicle pulls to the right to the point that I have to stop to the vehicle (if I can), and it roars very. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320163, filed 2020-04, 130,000 miles“I purchased the 2007 Chevrolet trailblazer thinking I would have a good dependable car, not so. The stabil-I trac check light comes on and then when the cat is restarted it goes off. The gas gauge has dropped to empty and will no longer indicate fuel in tank, there has been a recall notice on this , however GM is only paying for 50% of the cost of repair. I had and accident ($ 2400.00) due to this gas gauge failure, no one hurt but could have been disastrous. Gm was notified and a claim filed and the results were they were not at fault. …”
NHTSA complaint #10430407, filed 2011-10, 88,000 miles“Vehicle lights flicker while driving, lights do not go completely off. Very disconcerting on freeway in morning while going to work. Mowrie Chevrolet had it for a week,but problem persists.”
NHTSA complaint #10640463, filed 2014-10, 82,000 miles“While driving at any speed would roll down window and head lights would dim. Blower for heater and defroster would cut in and out. There was a distinct odor when using defroster and then it quit all together. This was during winter which made the truck un-drivable until repaired. 10-14 day after the blower motor was replaced the oil sending unit stopped working and all warning lights were lite up. The dealer ship stated that it was a know issue with the wiring harness and needed to be replaced which was not cheap. …”
NHTSA complaint #10628956, filed 2014-08, 85,000 miles“The brake lights do no always come one when braking, or they will go off while you have the foot on the brake pedal.. Cars almost hit me, people blow their horns, because they don't think im stopping. Noticed around 7,000 mi.”
NHTSA complaint #10220842, filed 2008-03, 6,999 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10239629Jul 13, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer…
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10232137Feb 14, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer…
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 16 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 | 28 | 3% |
| 2014 | 40 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsSteering
20 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology