2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 6% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 have taken my 2007 chevy silverado 2500hd crew cab in to the dealer many times, they have fixed the problem a few times then proceed to say it is normal for it to do what it does. The front tires turn in towards each other when it is in four wheel drive, and causes the truck to drift off where it wants to. I have taken it in to merollis chevy many times, they have fixed it a few then just tell me its normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217735, filed 2008-02, 19,400 miles“I purchased a new 2007 4x4 chevy SILVERADO 2500 hd duramax diesel truck. I have had my hubs fail twice leaving me without brakes. This last time my hub failed my brakes locked up while driving. Abs system failed. My children & I were very startled. I am a mother of six children. I have little faith in my vehicle being safe for children or anyone. $913.00 dollars later it is fixed. All new wiring harness & hub.warranty didn't cover. My vehicle has in the 3 years that I have owned it has spent approx. 8 months total being serviced for malfunctions. Steering has been an issue throughout also. …”
NHTSA complaint #10341461, filed 2010-07, 27,390 miles“Gm has a design flaw on the trans cooler lines and steering lines that cause the to leak. Gm will not address to date. This occurs on the 2500hd and 3500hd duramax pickups the lines have only three crimps and start to leak in cold weather.”
NHTSA complaint #10380203, filed 2011-02, 93,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. The contact stated that the steering column made an abnormal sound. In addition, the column was jammed intermittently. The failure occurred without warning. Chuck stevens Chevrolet of bay minette (2427 highway 31 south, bay minette, al) diagnosed that the steering column assembly would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 97,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11061125, filed 2018-01, 97,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and turning into the driveway, the power steering and braking system malfunctioned. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction and the brake pedal had extended to the floorboard while depressed and the vehicle would not immediately stop. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the engine drive belt had fractured causing the failures. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. …”
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 8% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 46 | 37% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 18 | 10% |
| 2005 | 29 | 11% |
| 2004 | 16 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 4% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 13% |
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 complaintsTires
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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