2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500.

20062008
Complaints
310
per 10K Sold
14.9
US Sales
208,243
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Injuries
14
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems

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

#1141 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:92,892 mi
Crash-related:6
#219 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:95,085 mi
Fires:1
#317 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:81,742 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500.

Airbags
141
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
92,892
Engine Problems
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,085
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,742
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
109,404
Body Structure
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,432
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,925
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,336
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,233
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,125
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
94,240
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
116,630
Instrument Cluster
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Rack And Pinion
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 1500 — FAQ

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

Is the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 has 310 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 141 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500?
Top reported problems: Airbags (141 complaints, avg 92,892 mi); Engine Problems (19 complaints, avg 95,085 mi); Electrical Faults (17 complaints, avg 81,742 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 GMC Sierra 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,385 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 include 11 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 1500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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

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

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