2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 5% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought this truck new . I continue to have problems with the body control module, bcm this unit effects everthing . I had to replace when the truck had 35k miles now the dealer tells me that I have to replace again at 138k . …”
NHTSA complaint #10865905, filed 2016-05, 135,000 miles“A/c blower motor control module and wiring harness have failed 3 times. Fan speed 5 just stopped working and 1-4 still worked then 1-4 stopped working. I noticed a burning smell and discovered the wiring harness connection was melted. Oe was replaced with aftermarket parts which also failed . Replaced with aftermarket parts again . I was told by an A/C repairman that the wiring and harness were just a bad design and the last one I replaced would most likely fail also. There are many cases online of the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10888601, filed 2016-07, 90,000 miles“While parked in the driveway, for over 48 hrs. The Chevrolet silverado pickup caught fire causing over $7800.00 damage to the vehicle, and $2200.00 damage to the contents inside the vehicle. Not being at home at the time of the fire, I was informed by the fire dept. That the fire originated inside the cab of the truck, probably rear window defroster area, and was most probably an electrical malfunction.when I contacted the chev. Dealership. To report the incident, their reply to me was call your insurance company this vehicle was purchased new on 5/10/2007. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520666, filed 2013-06, 7,000 miles“2007 chevy silverado 2500hd. Smelt burning plastic from time to time and blamed it on outside fumes. August 2009 heater blower fan only worked on certain settings for a couple of days and finally totally failed. Looked up problem on internet and found that the blower resistor had failed which seemed to be a quite common problem. I located the problem myself and found the resistor and the wiring harness had melted together and the wires had melted the plastic off about 1 1/2 from the harness. From other research on the internet I found that one truck actually caught fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10290735, filed 2009-11, 43,000 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle to a dealer, the contact was informed that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 298,649. However, a Carfax history report confirmed an inconsistent report. The mileage was recorded at 259,054 on December 13, 2021, and later the mileage was 232,705 on April 26, 2022. The selling dealer was notified of the mileage discrepancy but denied financial compensation or a resolution.”
NHTSA complaint #11720478, filed 2026-02, 298,649 milesRelated recalls
- 14V407000Jul 2, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2007–2011, GMC Sierra 2500 2007–2011, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2007–2011 +1 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 23% |
| 2025 | 8 | 27% |
| 2024 | 55 | 38% |
| 2023 | 16 | 34% |
| 2022 | 29 | 30% |
| 2021 | 17 | 19% |
| 2020 | 18 | 17% |
| 2019 | 19 | 26% |
| 2018 | 13 | 25% |
| 2017 | 15 | 28% |
| 2016 | 18 | 15% |
| 2015 | 58 | 32% |
| 2014 | 6 | 15% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 11 | 21% |
| 2011 | 9 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 9 | 15% |
| 2008 | 23 | 12% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 98 | 36% |
| 2004 | 105 | 29% |
| 2003 | 86 | 19% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 26 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
87 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTires
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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