2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 13% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“2007 Chevrolet k3500 duramax power problem:on two occasions I have had a near total loss of power problem with my 2007 k3500 duramax. Both occurrences were identical. There was a loss of power that severely limited acceleration and top speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10302196, filed 2010-01, 7,779 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 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 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. The contact stated that the air pollution system sensor burned fuel when it became full. The failure also caused the vehicle to use fuel faster than normal. The warning light illuminated displayed refer to the owners manual. The owners manual stated that the vehicle should be driven 30 MPH for 20 minutes until the system was cleaned. The failure occurred without any warning. The contact was concerned about the safety risk since the vehicle slowed down without warning and could potentially cause a crash to occur. …”
NHTSA complaint #10348516, filed 2010-08, 48,000 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.
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 12% |
| 2020 | 5 | 12% |
| 2019 | 4 | 18% |
| 2018 | 5 | 26% |
| 2017 | 2 | 15% |
| 2016 | 11 | 22% |
| 2015 | 15 | 29% |
| 2014 | 3 | 30% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 6 | 26% |
| 2011 | 6 | 21% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 13% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 17% |
| 2004 | 7 | 17% |
| 2003 | 7 | 17% |
| 2002 | 8 | 16% |
| 2001 | 7 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 9% |
| 1998 | 10 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
12 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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