Is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of 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: 204
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2007: 204 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1994	3
1995	3
1996	2
1997	64
1998	73
1999	81
2000	132
2001	300
2002	351
2003	449
2004	368
2005	269
2006	177
2007	204
2008	191
2009	61
2010	21
2011	104
2012	53
2013	51
2014	40
2015	176
2016	122
2017	54
2018	53
2019	74
2020	104
2021	88
2022	95
2023	47
2024	141
2025	29
2026	7

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

43% · 87 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

We no longer have this vehicle, it was totaled out, air bags deployed, but there were no injuries as to the result

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-04

My husband has had 3 wrecks in this vehicle anywhere from 5-10 miles per hour up to 85+ MPH and not once has any airbag went off! 2 were deer hits and the low MPH was another car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-10

Bnsf railroad owned 2007 chevy Silverado 2500 (Hd?) pick up truck involved in a multi-vehicle pileup on interstate i-25 near denver, co during a severe snow storm. Accident involved approximately 50 vehicles along that stretch of highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-05

Service brakes

11% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

Power train

10% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing exhaust system and diesel.

FIREINJURY

Structure

7% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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2007Complaint volume 204 complaints filed for this model year.
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2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
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2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
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2014-08-29Electrical system14V407000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and...

Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014.

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2015-07-27Air bags15V324000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

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2020-02-11Air bags20V011000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN)...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 87 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 23 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 14V407000 · Electrical system
Recall 15V324000 · Air bags
Recall 20V011000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?: 3 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.