2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,250 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.
“The brake lights turn off if you press the brake and then slightly depress the pedal, although the brakes are still applied the brake lights are not on. I first noticed it while backing out of a driveway at night, and I did not think it was a safety concern until I saw my wife stop from 45 MPH and the brake lights flashed and then turned off until she came to a complete stop. I took the truck to the dealership they thought there was a problem with the truck, and replaced the brake light switch. The problem did not go away. The same defect is on every truck on the car lot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235074, filed 2008-07, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc SIERRA 1500. While at a stop sign, the vehicle was in drive and the brake pedal was applied. Through a reflection, the contact noticed that the brake lights were not illuminated. The failure occurred when the brake pedal was applied and then slightly released. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure, however, they replaced the brake light switch twice. The failure still persists. The failure mileage was 1,500 and current mileage was 3,500. The consumer stated that the sierras on the lot had the same defect. Updated 10/31/07”
NHTSA complaint #10205500, filed 2007-10, 1,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10239629Jul 13, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer…
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10232137Feb 14, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 15 | 4% |
| 2023 | 11 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 93 | 13% |
| 2014 | 148 | 20% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
146 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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