2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,499miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,499 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.
“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“Drive shaft vibration and locking up during braking at all speeds, rear end of truck feels like its coming off. Dealer stated TSB issued because issue is widespread.”
NHTSA complaint #10324149, filed 2010-04, 17,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc SIERRA 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred and the transmission had to be replaced a second time. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,499.”
NHTSA complaint #10702865, filed 2015-03, 25,499 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc SIERRA 1500. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 10 MPH, he heard a loud pop and the vehicle then failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that a component in the transmission had failed. The contact was unsure of the exact component. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10550273, filed 2013-10, 47,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 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.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10248721Dec 18, 2023This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10247768Sep 1, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 24% |
| 2025 | 28 | 22% |
| 2024 | 73 | 19% |
| 2023 | 92 | 18% |
| 2022 | 113 | 19% |
| 2021 | 145 | 24% |
| 2020 | 99 | 20% |
| 2019 | 140 | 21% |
| 2018 | 131 | 43% |
| 2017 | 118 | 33% |
| 2016 | 84 | 24% |
| 2015 | 99 | 14% |
| 2014 | 69 | 9% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 24 | 8% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 12% |
| 1997 | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 8% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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