2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 5% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles.
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.
“When I do a fast stop my truck cab smells like raw diesel..it should not do that I believe there is some kind of leak or overflow that is not sealed properly. Also my tailgate pin on c/s is not lined up with tailgate I took it in twice and they just bent it back it is not safe to haul cargo in bed because the tailgate may not hold.”
NHTSA complaint #10296761, filed 2009-12, 51,000 miles“Engine power reduced to 35 MPH without warning. Pulling a trailer merging into heavy traffic on to i75. While merging, the vehicle suddenly dropped to 35 MPH nearly causing an accident. The reduction is speed occured without warning. A light on the dash came on that said engine power reduced. This reduction in power was the result of the exhaust filter being full or clogged. Drove to next exit at reduced spped on shoulder and exited the highway. Engine is a duramax diesel 6.6l”
NHTSA complaint #10349828, filed 2010-08, 48,000 miles“2007 2500hd silverado, when keys are removed, power continues to be fed to the fuel pump. Local garage says this is a known problem with the pump relay but Chevrolet won't admit to it !!!”
NHTSA complaint #10267903, filed 2009-05, 5,200 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. The contact stated the frame of the vehicle was severely rusted, including the fuel line. The contact spoke with the dealer and was informed that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,551.”
NHTSA complaint #10897778, filed 2016-08, 45,551 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. The contact discovered that the EGR cooler sensor failed and became inoperable. As a result, the exhaust pipe overheated. While driving at an unknown speed, the diesel filter sensor increased excessively to 1,500 degrees. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10735978, filed 2015-07, 160,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10249971Jan 10, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10231632Jan 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222773Sep 12, 2022This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owners Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared messages Displayed…
- 10209741Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10213763Jan 28, 2022This informational bulletin provides technicians with Information for Identifying non-GM ECM calibration use and Power-Up hardware detection in Duramax⢠diesel engines â…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 10% |
| 2020 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 | 19 | 11% |
| 2014 | 8 | 20% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 10 | 19% |
| 2011 | 12 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 9% |
| 2004 | 26 | 7% |
| 2003 | 29 | 6% |
| 2002 | 30 | 9% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 | 8 | 11% |
| 1997 | 6 | 9% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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