2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 849 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	10
1995	3
1996	7
1997	555
1998	361
1999	587
2000	611
2001	468
2002	509
2003	805
2004	797
2005	525
2006	358
2007	849
2008	914
2009	444
2010	361
2011	563
2012	216
2013	301
2014	1433
2015	1101
2016	791
2017	711
2018	514
2019	1058
2020	709
2021	792
2022	602
2023	365
2024	288
2025	87
2026	74

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 56%

56% of complaints: air bags — 479 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and inflator module.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE AIR BAGS IN JULY OF 2017. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180517

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *SMD *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20180205

I WAS IN ACCIDENT ON 10/06/2017. VEHICLE PULLED OUT FROM AYCOCK ST. ON TO WEST TUNNEL BLVD. DRIVER ADMITTED I WAS NOT ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENT. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT COME OUT. THERE WAS A TOTAL OF $5371.00 DAMAGE ON VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171214

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 81 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH

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The Keyless Entry Receiver(GM) Radio Module in my 2007 Chevy Silverado is retaining moisture. It caused my Tire Pressure Monitoring System to fail eventually causing a blow out on the highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240101

Also filed under WHEELS

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 68 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 55 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM INSIDE THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE FAILED WELDS WERE FOUND ON THE BODY SEAM UNDER THE FRONT SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061101

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 48 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, BURNING FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120620

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 849

I 20080204 — PE (closed 20080612)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20080612 — EA (closed 20080908)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20210301 — air bags

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,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V050000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20210920 — air bags

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...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021.

Campaign 21V052000 — check if this car was fixed