2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

20062008
Complaints
1,055
per 10K Sold
17.1
US Sales
618,257
Crashes
31
Fires
17
Injuries
41
Fatalities
4
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1471 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:96,496 mi
Crash-related:14
#270 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:79,803 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:7
#347 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:105,058 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Airbags
471
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
Avg Miles
96,496
Electrical Faults
70
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
7
Avg Miles
79,803
Engine Problems
47
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
105,058
Brakes
36
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
84,584
Body Structure
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
127,525
Transmission / Drivetrain
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
113,030
Seat Belt Issues
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,878
Hydraulic Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
29,920
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
59,416
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
82,388
Unintended Acceleration
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,893
Engine & Cooling
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
24,798
Headlight/Taillight Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,111
Structural Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,716
Electronic Stability Control
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
112,812
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
125,612
Wheel Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,872
Tire Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
25,800
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
37,996
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,845
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
21,732
Instrument Cluster
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,198,295 vehicles.

21V052000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~557,023 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V050000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~2,641,272 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 1,055 NHTSA complaints, 31 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 471 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Top reported problems: Airbags (471 complaints, avg 96,496 mi); Electrical Faults (70 complaints, avg 79,803 mi); Engine Problems (47 complaints, avg 105,058 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,457 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 include 31 crash-related reports, 17 fire reports, 41 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,198,295 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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