2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, 3% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,200 miles. 3 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.
“Seat belts front driver and passenger fraying took it to the dealer, they told me I would have to pay over $900 to fix the problem. Truck was under warranty, still have the problem, they look ugly, some spots are thin. Now truck is not under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10314777, filed 2010-02, 7,000 miles“Tl-contact owns a 2007 Gmc SIERRA 1500 pickup truck .... Received recall letter two years ago for airbags... Spoke with GM and GM stated parts are not available to fix airbags..... …”
NHTSA complaint #11055293, filed 2017-12, 130,000 miles“Cannot use seat belt, because seat belt buckle end will not fasten or lock in. Tried to lubricate it still would not fasten or lock in. Got out tried to fasten still would not lock.”
NHTSA complaint #10871563, filed 2016-05, 77,200 miles“I was in a rollover accident on June 26th 2025 in my boyfriends 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 where we flipped 5 and a half times. The wheel separated from the rim. I will upload photos since I am unsure how to explain how the wheel damage is. During the crash the drivers air bags deployed but the passengers did not. When we finally landed we ended up on the roof. My boyfriend tried to unbuckle my seatbelt but it would not release. He ended up cutting my seatbelt and then at that time (approx 3 min after we landed) the passenger airbag deployed striking my boyfriend in the back, neck and head. …”
NHTSA complaint #11756858, filed 2026-08“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc SIERRA 1500. While the vehicle was being driven, the passenger side seat belt tightened automatically on the passenger to the point of choking. The contact's elderly father has had this failure occur more than once. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11290828, filed 2019-12, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 | 19 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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