2007 Chevrolet Silverado Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 183 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, 2% of the 183 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,500 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 Silverado 1500 - driver side interior door handle aluminum casting broke during use. Impossible to open door from the inside. Could be fatal in the event of a serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10296472, filed 2009-12, 35,500 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the interior door handle would not release the door latch. The contact had to utilize the exterior door handle to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 81,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10346213, filed 2010-07, 81,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet suburban. The contact stated the exterior door handles were replaced several times. The rear driver and passengers side door handles were replaced twice under warranty. The front driver and passengers side door handles were also replaced at the owners expense. The dealer advised the contact that the failure was due to a manufacturing defect. The manufacturer advised they were not aware of such defect and would provide no assistance. The VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 33,372 and the current mileage was approximately 106,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10334476, filed 2010-06, 33,372 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112428Oct 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will…
- 10038344Jun 1, 2013Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle…
- 10025668Jun 1, 2010Loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ipc gauge fluctuation, intermittent door lock cycling, transmission may not shift, dtcs u0073, u0100, u0101…
- 10030244Feb 1, 2010Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: locations of high speed gmlan wiring concerns. Gauges inoperative, no crank, harsh transmission shifting, no transmission shifting, door locks cycling and…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 18 | 11% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
40 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
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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