2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 7%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine of the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, 7% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In moderate traffic, I was traveling south on germantown pkwy. At a traffic signal, the light changed to red and I stopped the vehicle. After a few moments at a dead stop , I noticed the speedometer jumping from 0 to 10 and then higher.with no indication whatsoever from instrumentation, the engine stalled. There were no indicator signals at all. I was able to restart the engine after placing the shift lever in park and turning the key. I then contacted on star, and reported the incident and asked for a diagnostic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10588220, filed 2014-05, 160,000 miles“I had a 2007 Gmc sierra. Throughout the life of this vehicle I've ask why the 5.3l motor burns a quart of oil or more during oil changes. Constantly ask multiple dealers to inspect and they continued to state that's just this engine and would never mark paperwork to check. Always stated it will burn a little oil in between oil changes. I continued to believe this as other owners of this vehicle type told me same information. On or around feb 7, 2014 engine dropped cylinders and lost most power to vehicle while on interstate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576414, filed 2014-04, 105,000 miles“70,000 miles low oil light comes on, just had my oil changed 1000 mile before. Took in to GM dealer they told me oil pan gasket was bad. Repaired. 1000 miles later low oil light came on, took back to dealership. No issue found. Truck just burning oil! The truck keeps using 2 to 3 quarts of oil dealer will not do anything. Call GM they advise to go to dealership and do oil consumption test. Did this taking it back to dealership every 500 miles to have oil checked. Used 2-1/2 quarts of oil between oil changes. Told dealer this was not normal to fix my truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10574135, filed 2014-03, 75,000 miles“Uses oil..lots of it. And with it using oil seems sluggish..no passing speed. Burns 1 quart every 2000 miles. Lots of owners are experiencing the same issues with oil consumption and exceleration”
NHTSA complaint #10748888, filed 2015-08, 74,925 miles“Attempted to start vehicle. Failed to start. When turning the ignition, acted as if there was a dead battery. Attempted to start again, burning smell and smoke from the engine cover. Towed to dealership for diagnosis. Service advises that main bearing was thrown, seizing the engine and smoke was from the starter burning up. Engine has 87,000 miles. Also burns approximately 1 quart oil every 1,000 miles. Vehicle purchased october 2015. Dealer advises replace with new engine. Replacement in progress. Date of loss 23 january 2016. Oil level was full.”
NHTSA complaint #10823236, filed 2016-01, 87,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 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…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10163266Jun 25, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 101 | 69% |
| 2025 | 59 | 48% |
| 2024 | 190 | 51% |
| 2023 | 211 | 42% |
| 2022 | 241 | 40% |
| 2021 | 322 | 54% |
| 2020 | 244 | 51% |
| 2019 | 313 | 48% |
| 2018 | 67 | 22% |
| 2017 | 58 | 16% |
| 2016 | 39 | 11% |
| 2015 | 84 | 12% |
| 2014 | 69 | 9% |
| 2013 | 8 | 7% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 16 | 6% |
| 2010 | 11 | 7% |
| 2009 | 13 | 6% |
| 2008 | 19 | 5% |
| 2007 | 19 | 7% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
146 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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