2007 Chevrolet Silverado Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 183 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,629miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, 5% of the 183 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,629 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Doors continuously locking/unlocking, all dash lights continuously turning on/off, clock reset itself to 12:00, engine cutting in/out which also resulted in the loss of power steering and power brakes, all of which occurred while at freeway speed. I purchased the vehicle approximately a year and a half ago from a Chevrolet dealer in sacramento, ca. Since I've owned the vehicle there have been multiple occurrences of the clock resetting itself to 12:00, complete power loss when attempting to start the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10579316, filed 2014-04, 65,500 miles“Driving down road and thought driver side tire had blown . Was able to stop on the side of the road around a bend but not control the truck . Got out and the front driver side tire ,rim and brake rotor were ripped away from the hub.”
NHTSA complaint #10288875, filed 2009-10, 45,629 miles“The contact owns 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel broke while making a left turn. As a result, he crashed into an embankment. The dealer stated that bad modification mold caused the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred a second time and the dealer stated that the steering wheel was designed that way. The failure mileage was 57,800 and current mileage was 58,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10214106, filed 2008-01, 57,800 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 45 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle began to steer itself and the brakes failed. The vehicle then crashed into a telephone pole and was towed to the repair shop. The driver side front steering knuckle failed. The contact has the part and pictures, if needed. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 583. Updated 12/12/07”
NHTSA complaint #10205397, filed 2007-10, 583 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. While parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle and noticed that the intermediate steering was not attached to the steering column. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the bolts from the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,048 and the current mileage was 92,455.”
NHTSA complaint #10483619, filed 2012-11, 85,048 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112287Jan 25, 2016This 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…
- 10112278Jan 19, 2016This 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…
- 10037626Nov 1, 2014Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. This can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm updated 6/18/12. *pe models 2007-13 all escalade…
- 10112368Nov 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an instrument panel backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative…
- 10112384Oct 2, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the installation of Cruise Control on a vehicle which did not come equipped with the…
- 10053864Sep 1, 2013Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a fluid leak in front of vehicle underneath and should be inspected…
- 10043887May 1, 2013Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. The stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js updated on 7/9/2013.
- 10043850Feb 1, 2013Gmc: hydraulic power steering leak at hose connection to steering rack. All potential leaks should be completely cleaned and indentified before attempting to repair or replace…
- 10112535Nov 2, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the installation of Cruise Control on a vehicle which did not come equipped with the…
- 10047839Oct 1, 2012Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 13 | 17% |
| 2014 | 19 | 15% |
| 2013 | 8 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 24 | 8% |
| 2004 | 44 | 7% |
| 2003 | 80 | 12% |
| 2002 | 39 | 5% |
| 2001 | 37 | 4% |
| 2000 | 73 | 6% |
| 1999 | 69 | 4% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 59 | 22% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
40 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
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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