2007 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
- Complaints
- 183filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles, 154 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe cracked plastic dashes around the passenger airbag, with many worrying about how the dash panel would behave if the airbag deployed. Complaints also cover rusted brake lines that led to a low or failing pedal, along with gauge, charging and no-start electrical symptoms. Reports span a wide mileage range, from near-new trucks to ones well past 100,000 miles, and the dash cracks often appear gradually without a triggering event.
- Body and structure
Cracked dashboard around passenger airbag
- 15 complaints (8%)
- median 78,500 mi at 6.3 yrs old (12 state mileage)
- filed 2011–2016
Owners describe cracks in the plastic dash that begin near the passenger airbag area and often spread toward the instrument cluster. Some say the truck was garaged and clean, and the cracks still appeared without an impact. According to the complaints, dealers either had no remedy, told owners the condition was common for the vehicle's age, or offered partial assistance at most. Mostly reported between roughly 30,000 and 100,000 miles, often on trucks several years old.
What to check: Inspect the top of the dash carefully above the passenger airbag and near the cluster for hairline cracks, and ask whether the dash has been repaired or replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I noticed when I got into my vehicle that there was a crack on the passenger side dash, right above the airbag. This can't be safe! If the airbag were to deploy, then what is to stop the rest of the dash to explode apart like shrapnel causing injury to some in the vehicle. I am afraid for my passengers safety! About a week later found another crack on the driver's side of the dash. I have done some research and there are hundreds of others who have experienced the same problems! …”
NHTSA complaint #10627637, filed 2014-08, 34,000 miles“Silverado 2007 truck cracks just keep appearing in dash in airbag section for no reason. Truck is parked in garage 80 percent of time. If cracks keep appearing, what is going to keep airbag from coming out of dash for no reason? This truck is 6 years old with 62,000 miles on it very clean and the dash looks awful. Have contacted Chevrolet and they say no recalls, please tell me why?”
NHTSA complaint #10551690, filed 2013-11, 60,000 miles - Air bags
Airbag warning light on, sensors or deployment concerns
- 26 complaints (14%)
- median 63,477 mi at 7.0 yrs old (21 state mileage)
- 6 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2009–2016
Owners report the service airbag message and warning light coming on, sometimes with a dealer diagnosis of a failed sensor. Complaints also describe airbags that did not deploy in a collision, and in one case seat belt pretensioners fired and the hazard lights flashed without an impact. Some owners say dealers could not find a fault or described the light as common. Reported from very low mileage up to about 130,000 miles, with several cases between 17,000 and 60,000 miles.
What to check: Turn the key on and confirm the airbag light comes on and then goes out; ask whether any airbag sensor or module repairs were done and whether all open recalls have been completed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Vehicle was involved in head on collision that totaled it. Other vehicle was an older model van, do not know extent of damages to it. My concern is the air bags did not deploy was told by GM that crash did not meet criteria for deployment!!!!! A head on collision at 50 MPH that totaled 2500 series chevy truck. Hard for me to believe I now own a 2008 chevy 1500 series , do I need to concerned?”
NHTSA complaint #10608220, filed 2014-07, 91,112 miles“As I was pulling up to my drive way , the message on my dash display service airbag came on with the airbag indicator on. I took it to the dealer ship and they say they could not find and issue. Up till now still have the indicator light on and message on the dash display. Is this a recall known?”
NHTSA complaint #10514478, filed 2013-05, 93,000 miles - Electrical system
Gauge, charging and no-start electrical faults
- 16 complaints (9%)
- median 51,500 mi at 6.1 yrs old (14 state mileage)
- 5 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2008–2015
Owners report instrument panel gauges showing wrong readings or a speedometer sticking above zero, along with flickering interior lights, a charging system message and low voltage. Some describe the engine shutting off and, in a few cases, smoke or fire from the wiring or under the dash. Others report the truck failing to start or a starter replaced. Spread from around 1,500 miles to over 100,000 miles, with many reports between 30,000 and 90,000 miles.
Recall 08V4410003 related service bulletins
What to check: Check that all gauges read correctly at idle, watch the volt gauge after startup, and ask whether the battery, starter or any wiring repairs have been done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“On may 26 2008 my chevy Silverado wires caught on fire I was able to get it put out pretty quick with only a minor burn to my finger but GM does not want to admit there is a problem with the truck they cant say why it happened there trying to blame it on me I hope you can look into this so maybe if there is a problem with there trucks some one don't get hurt of die.”
NHTSA complaint #10230253, filed 2008-06, 19,000 miles“While driving at highway speeds the interior lights began flickering on the dash and in the cabin. Approximately 45 seconds to one minute after the initial dash and light issues the check engine light came on and a notice of battery charging failure occurred, within a few seconds of this occurrence I began to slow down and pull over. The engine shut off before this could occur. By the time I coaxed the vehicle onto the shoulder the electrical system and door locks were no longer working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563938, filed 2014-02, 92,000 miles - Brakes
Rusted brake lines and loss of brake pressure
- 18 complaints (10%)
- median 64,250 mi at 7.5 yrs old (16 state mileage)
- filed 2008–2016
Complaints describe brake lines corroding through until the pedal went to the floor and the parking brake had to be used to stop. Several owners mention living in areas where road salt is used and ask why the lines were not treated. Mechanics in the reports identified the rusted line as the cause, and a service bulletin covers replacement pre-formed brake pipes for this model. Usually reported between about 30,000 and 115,000 miles, typically on trucks driven in salt-belt conditions.
What to check: Have a shop inspect the metal brake lines underneath, especially along the frame and rear axle, for rust and flaking, and ask whether any lines have been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“It has not happened yet but all brake lines under truck are corroded real bad.I am worried that I will loose brakes at anytime.I have had to replace steering box and power steering pump because of rust.I only have 48000 miles on truck,why is this happening?”
NHTSA complaint #10559489, filed 2014-01, 48,000 miles“Last fall 10/14 replaced all brake lines due to corrosion (97000 miles). Which has been mentioned numerous times already. After that ABS light came on intermittently lost brakes last week to it to the shop they had it for the day everything worked fine. Continued driving light started coming back on & brakes were erratic. Yesterday was pulling out of parking lot had no brakes. If these are known problems why isn't anyone taking care of it. Why you would put untreated brake lines on a vehicle in the salt districts is beyond me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749840, filed 2015-08, 113,905 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Hard shifts and traction control or StabiliTrak messages
- 10 complaints (5%)
- median 74,738 mi at 5.9 yrs old (10 state mileage)
- filed 2008–2016
Owners describe repeated service StabiliTrak and traction control warnings, sometimes followed by hard shifts or a loss of control feel while turning. Some report spending money on diagnostics without a lasting fix, and dealers in the complaints often could not reproduce the condition. A service bulletin addresses slip or delayed engagement and harsh shifts from a cracked clutch housing. Reported from low mileage up to about 145,000 miles, with several cases between 30,000 and 60,000 miles.
What to check: Drive the truck from a stop and through turns, watching for dash messages and harsh shifting, and ask for transmission service records and any stored diagnostic codes.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“On my 2007 Silverado I am constantly having to take it in to get serviced for traction control and service stabilitrak. My active fuel management lifters are also not functioning properly. This happens when I am making turns. The vehicle will lose control and it feels very dangerous.my brakes are constantly being replaced and I feel like there is some major issues when the vehicle was built.”
NHTSA complaint #10837900, filed 2016-02, 30,000 miles“For the past year 1/2 the service stabilitrak / service traction control lights have been coming on followed by hard shifts and now I'm scared to drive it for my own safety and others on the roads ! I've spent over $2000 on trying to fix this problem with no prevail !! Very aggravated by this problem and nobody including the dealership can tell me why it's doing this ! I really need help on this problem cause I have 2 small children that I'm scared for them to ride in the truck ! …”
NHTSA complaint #10820866, filed 2016-01, 142,000 miles
Buying note. Look over the dash for cracks and the brake lines and underbody for rust before anything else, since those are the problems owners mention most. Then confirm the warning lights behave normally on startup and ask for service history on the transmission and electrical system.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 183 consumer complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. 154 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,500 miles. Of all complaints, 10 involved a crash, 10 a fire, 15 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 280 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags40 22%
- Electrical system38 21%
- Brakes34 19%
- Body and structure23 13%
- Engine12 6.6%
- Steering9 4.9%
- Equipment7 3.8%
- Fuel system7 3.8%
Also reported: Seat belts (7), Tires (7), Engine cooling (6), Other or unknown (5), Wheels (5), Electronic stability control (4), Latches, locks and linkages (4), Exterior lighting (3), Suspension (3), Vehicle speed control (3), Interior lighting (1), Seats (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “Service airbag light came on, looked in owners manual and it advised to get it serviced. I called the local chevy dealer who advised me just to drive it, that's common I was told. Far cry from the hazards the book explains. Is there a recall on the 2007? Not impressed!”
NHTSA complaint #10561918, filed 2014-01, 17,000 milesElectrical system: “I am a fire investigator working for an insurance company. I recently investigated a fire loss involving a 2007 chevy Silverado classic which originated beneath the bench seat and involved the electrical wiring, which is attached to the driver side of the seat. Fortunately the 85 year old owner of the vehicle was not in the truck at the time of the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10256476, filed 2009-01, 10,000 milesBrakes: “While driving to the doctors office the service brake light came on and I had no brakes on the rear wheels. Upon inspection of the fluid reservoir, I found it to be empty. After carefully getting it home I found the brake line to the rear brakes to be rusted through. On further inspection, all of the lines under the truck are very badly rusted.”
NHTSA complaint #10659088, filed 2014-11, 71,654 milesBody and structure: “While I had my truck in for service it was pointed out to me the rust that was on the frame and on the fuel line. Thought I should file in case of any other complaints have been noted on this year vehicle. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.”
NHTSA complaint #10405804, filed 2011-06, 28,300 milesMileage when problems were reported
40% of the 154 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,500 and 90,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado · 1500 classic 4 dr RWD/AWD | not rated | 4 / 3 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado · 1500 classic regular cab RWD/AWD | not rated | 4 / 3 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado · 1500 extended cab RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado · 1500 classic extended cab RWD/AWD | not rated | 4 / 3 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado · 1500 4 dr w/sab RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado · 1500 extended cab w/sab RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado · 1500 regular cab RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado · 1500 4 dr RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado · 1500 regular cab w/sab RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 08V441000Aug 28, 2008Electrical systemCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 2007–2008, Buick Lucerne 2006–2008, Cadillac DTS 2006–2008 +13 more
Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, saturn outlook; and my 2008 buick…
Recall details for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 280 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10108599Jul 17, 2017Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
- 10113404Feb 8, 2017Fuel system. This 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 communicate to the…
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10113892Mar 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that if OnStar is unable to configure the vehicle after the OnStar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and Onstar receives a 118 error code when…
- 10113888Mar 1, 2016Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine Regular Production…
- 10112299Jan 27, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
- 10112287Jan 25, 2016Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a condition of service…
- 10112278Jan 19, 2016Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed the power steering system to correct a condition of power steering noise or fluid leak from power steering pump, gear or high pressure…
- 10112272Jan 14, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
- 10112264Jan 7, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 125 | 32,000 | 0 | — | 20 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2016 | 5 | 664 | 2 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 76 | 5,860 | 7 | — | — | 83 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 124 | 4,913 | 13 | — | — | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 64 | 10,050 | 3 | — | 21 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 68 | 20,482 | 2 | — | 21 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 75 | 53,000 | 2 | — | 21 | 32 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2010 | 62 | 43,232 | 0 | — | 22 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2009 | 76 | 58,500 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 162 | 65,650 | 1 | — | — | 24 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 183 | 56,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 182 | 59,756 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 316 | 53,737 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 622 | 46,746 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 695 | 44,000 | 6 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 710 | 46,567 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 877 | 49,008 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 1,305 | 57,604 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 1,660 | 64,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 279 | 73,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 272 | 81,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 186 | 79,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 263 | 124,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 210 | 121,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 69 | 187,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 40 | 160,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 17 | 107,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 25 | 88,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 22 | 106,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 15 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Silverado model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners of this model year most often describe cracked plastic dashes around the passenger airbag, with many worrying about how the dash panel would behave if the airbag deployed. The issues reported most often: Cracked dashboard around passenger airbag; Airbag warning light on, sensors or deployment concerns; Gauge, charging and no-start electrical faults.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado have?
NHTSA recorded 183 consumer complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 40 complaints (22% of the total), followed by electrical system with 38.
Has the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado reported?
Among the 154 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,500 miles and the middle half falls between 35,500 and 90,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.