2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 13% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 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.
“Exhaust manifold bolts on the 6.0l break off at the head causing exhaust gas to leak into passenger compartment and potential for a fire. We have 10 trucks around this year and most or all have had all exhaust studs replaced. My local dealer is aware of this the service manager told me it happens to all 6.0l engines.”
NHTSA complaint #10429995, filed 2011-10, 23,130 miles“Our 2007 Chevrolet 3500 4 x 4 with a 6.0 gas engine has failure in the exhaust manifold bolts and is causing noise and emission issues in and outside the cabin and is affecting horse power. Our truck has now 13,000 miles on it! Thirteen thousand. It is well cared for and little used, there is no excuse that we face a thousand dollar or more bill to repair a unit that is a long way from being a used unit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10432963, filed 2011-10, 7,000 miles“2007.5 chevy 3500 diesel pickup: when the exhaust re-gen cycle is interrupted, exhaust fumes enter the passenger compartment. Gm has stated the system is operating as designed they will do nothing further.”
NHTSA complaint #10214523, filed 2008-01, 2 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 duramax diesel truck. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate above first gear. The failure occurred on two separate occasions. The computer has been reset a total of three times. Recall number 08142 (engine control module) was referenced. The contact is preparing to take another trip and is concerned that the engine will lose power again. The failure mileage was 500.”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 12% |
| 2011 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 13% |
| 2005 | 4 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 6 | 12% |
| 2001 | 17 | 24% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
12 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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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