MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
849
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

56% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1998 1999: 587 complaints 2000: 613 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2002 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2007 849 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2010: 363 complaints 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1,434 complaints 2014 2015: 1,105 complaints 2016: 792 complaints 2017: 712 complaints 2018: 518 complaints 2018 2019: 1,077 complaints 2020: 730 complaints 2021: 827 complaints 2022: 630 complaints 2022 2023: 381 complaints 2024: 303 complaints 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 98 complaints 2026
1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1998 1999: 587 complaints 2000: 613 complaints 2000 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2002 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2007 849 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2010: 363 complaints 2010 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1,434 complaints 2014 2015: 1,105 complaints 2016: 792 complaints 2016 2017: 712 complaints 2018: 518 complaints 2018 2019: 1,077 complaints 2020: 730 complaints 2020 2021: 827 complaints 2022: 630 complaints 2022 2023: 381 complaints 2024: 303 complaints 2024 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 98 complaints 2026
1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1998 1999: 587 complaints 2000: 613 complaints 2000 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2002 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2007 849 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2010: 363 complaints 2010 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1,434 complaints 2014 2015: 1,105 complaints 2016: 792 complaints 2016 2017: 712 complaints 2018: 518 complaints 2018 2019: 1,077 complaints 2020: 730 complaints 2020 2021: 827 complaints 2022: 630 complaints 2022 2023: 381 complaints 2024: 303 complaints 2024 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 98 complaints 2026

2007: 849 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000613
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006358
2007849
2008914
2009444
2010363
2011563
2012216
2013301
20141,434
20151,105
2016792
2017712
2018518
20191,077
2020730
2021827
2022630
2023381
2024303
202597
202698

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

56% · 479 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and inflator module.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2018-05-17

2007 Chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to airbags did not deploy during vehicle accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-05

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, 2017-12-14

Electrical system

10% · 81 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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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, 2024-01-01

Also filed under Wheels

Service brakes

8% · 68 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

6% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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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, 2006-11-01

Engine

6% · 48 reports
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, 2012-06-20

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2007Complaint volume 849 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  3. I
    2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  4. R
    2021-03-01Air bags21V050000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  6. R
    2021-09-20Air bags21V052000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 479 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 81 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 68 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V052000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.