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2007 Chevrolet Silverado Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 183 total for the year
Median mileage
64,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 183 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 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.

“I took my new chevy truck into the dealer for some new factory equipment (bug deflector and bed liner) to be installed by them. While the dealer had my 2007 chevy truck they loaded 2008 power train software into it's computer without my permission. The 2008 software changed the way my truck runs. The power train now has a speed limiter on it and the stability control was changed. It will not go as fast it as use to go before the change. I was told by the dealer and GM they would not put my truck back the way it was as when I bought it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10256603, filed 2009-01, 1,000 miles

“30 minutes after ignition turned off and parked after driving in 4-wheel down a 1/2 mile snowy driveway, my 2007 Silverado duramax 2500hd pick-up truck was totally engulfed in flames and burned to a crisp. Forensic fire inspector said it started in front right engine compartment; no arson. Fire department put it out; police report said no arson.”

NHTSA complaint #10300251, filed 2010-01, 33,600 miles

“2007 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer writes in regards to loss of power steering and power brakes, while driving. The consumer stated the cause of the problem, was a broken serpentine belt.”

NHTSA complaint #10607321, filed 2014-07, 82,000 miles

“Upon driving the engine began making extreme noise and major loss of power. Multiple engine lights came on and backfire through exhaust. Contacted chevy dealer and dropped off for diagnosis. Problem was active fuel management lifter failure. (please take note that this issue is all over the internet and social media) this problem is happening to a high volume of Silverado truck manufactured after 2007 with afm. Chevrolet has bulletins on the issue but will not recall to replace all afm lifters. They only replace the lifters that fail. This causes issues later when additional lifters fail. …”

NHTSA complaint #10546923, filed 2013-10, 98,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado lt. The contact stated the throttle would stick anytime he attempted to release the pedal. The vehicle slows down very slowly. The engine continues to run at 800-100 RPM's until the brake is applied to stop the vehicle. The consumer also stated while stopped at a traffic light or a stop sign, the engine would occasionally speed up to approximately 1800 RPM's. The consumer also stated a new engine was installed on april 11, 2001 due to a faulty oil pump. …”

NHTSA complaint #10404199, filed 2011-06, 46,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201511%
201411%
201312%
201111%
201035%
200945%
200842%
200763%
200674%
2005206%
2004244%
2003264%
2002588%
20019110%
2000887%
1999614%
1998155%
1997207%
1996137%
1995156%
199452%
199323%
1992718%
199028%
1989314%
198817%
1984120%

Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado

Air bags
40 complaints
Electrical system
38 complaints
Brakes
34 complaints
Body and structure
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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