MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

● Typical for this model
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:51.126Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
39
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 39 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2026: 2 complaints
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2001 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2005 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 39 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2021 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2001 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2005 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 39 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2021 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints

2007: 39 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19941
19961
199761
199867
199947
200080
200172
200250
200342
200441
200546
200652
200739
200831
200910
20102
201129
201223
201326
201410
201552
201651
201713
201819
201922
202042
202140
202228
202315
202450
202512
20262

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

31% · 12 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, he crashed into a deer and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor bruising. The police were contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-05

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving approximately 20 MPH both front air bags involuntarily deployed. He suffered injuries but was able to drive himself to the hospital.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-03

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing exhaust system.

Steering

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing shaft pitman.

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I purchased my new 2007 Chevy duramax diesel with an already installed fabtech lift kit. My pitman arm has snapped 3 times since I purchased my truck leaving me with complete steering loss.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-16

While driving at any speed, steering wheel shakes, slightly, yet noticeably. Any speed. The shake is consistent, feels worse when turning or(Drifting) right I on freeway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-07

Service brakes

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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While driving at about 35 MPH, I had to stop for a garbage truck doing a trash pickup. When I applied the brakes on my pickup, the brakes totally failed and I nearly drove another car into the back of the garbage truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-11

Engine

8% · 3 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact noticed smoking coming from the under the front vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-03

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  2. I
    2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  3. R
    2010-01-05Equipment09V456000 Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, and 68RV0010EA. The…

    Remedy: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall began on January 5, 2010.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade…

    Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    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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  8. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V456000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V407000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 15V324000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V011000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.