2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,325miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,325 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Traveling at 60 MPH while towing a 35' fifth wheel the engine started to shudder a bit. When we pulled over and put the engine into neutral the engine stopped running. We tried to start the truck but it would not turn over but there was juice to the battery to run the lights and windows. After being towed to a local garage, as we were out of state, then to another in our town we were informed it is a bad crankshaft and a new engine is needed. The engine has 55 thousand miles on it with no modifications. After many searches on the internet I have found many cases where this has occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721796, filed 2015-05, 55,325 miles“The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact noticed smoking coming from the under the front vehicle. The contact mention he pulled over the right side of the road, turned the vehicle off and then exited the vehicle and opened the hood of the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the back of the engine. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention. The contact dialed 911 and there no police report filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot. …”
NHTSA complaint #11741817, filed 2026-06, 377,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet 3500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle would slow down to about 30 MPH without warning. The contact stated that it felt as if the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 02/05/16”
NHTSA complaint #10794886, filed 2015-11, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 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…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical 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…
- 10082869Aug 29, 2016This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 17% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 4 | 25% |
| 2022 | 3 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 7% |
| 2020 | 6 | 14% |
| 2019 | 4 | 18% |
| 2018 | 6 | 32% |
| 2017 | 2 | 15% |
| 2016 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 | 8 | 15% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
12 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
4 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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