MYRModel Year Report

2007 GMC Sierra 1500

● Typical for this model
2007 GMC Sierra 1500
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
262
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

55% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 13 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1998 1999: 158 complaints 2000: 181 complaints 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2002 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2007: 262 complaints 2007 262 2008: 380 complaints 2009: 234 complaints 2010: 167 complaints 2011: 284 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 738 complaints 2014 2015: 719 complaints 2016: 342 complaints 2017: 353 complaints 2018: 302 complaints 2018 2019: 643 complaints 2020: 469 complaints 2021: 570 complaints 2022: 575 complaints 2022 2023: 470 complaints 2024: 366 complaints 2025: 111 complaints 2026: 125 complaints 2026
1994: 13 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1998 1999: 158 complaints 2000: 181 complaints 2000 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2002 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2004 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2007: 262 complaints 2007 262 2008: 380 complaints 2009: 234 complaints 2010: 167 complaints 2010 2011: 284 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 738 complaints 2014 2015: 719 complaints 2016: 342 complaints 2016 2017: 353 complaints 2018: 302 complaints 2018 2019: 643 complaints 2020: 469 complaints 2020 2021: 570 complaints 2022: 575 complaints 2022 2023: 470 complaints 2024: 366 complaints 2024 2025: 111 complaints 2026: 125 complaints 2026
1994: 13 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1998 1999: 158 complaints 2000: 181 complaints 2000 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2002 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2004 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2007: 262 complaints 2007 262 2008: 380 complaints 2009: 234 complaints 2010: 167 complaints 2010 2011: 284 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 738 complaints 2014 2015: 719 complaints 2016: 342 complaints 2016 2017: 353 complaints 2018: 302 complaints 2018 2019: 643 complaints 2020: 469 complaints 2020 2021: 570 complaints 2022: 575 complaints 2022 2023: 470 complaints 2024: 366 complaints 2024 2025: 111 complaints 2026: 125 complaints 2026

2007: 262 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199413
19953
19965
199783
199859
1999158
2000181
2001140
2002166
2003180
2004212
2005177
2006145
2007262
2008380
2009234
2010167
2011284
2012107
2013115
2014738
2015719
2016342
2017353
2018302
2019643
2020469
2021570
2022575
2023470
2024366
2025111
2026125

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

55% · 145 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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I was in a rollover accident on June 26th 2025 in my boyfriends 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 where we flipped 5 and a half times. The wheel separated from the rim. I will upload photos since I am unsure how to explain how the wheel damage is.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-13

Also filed under Seat belts and wheels

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH with his friend in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle that was making a left turn.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-29

Tl-contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup truck .... Received recall letter two years ago for airbags... Spoke with GM and GM stated parts are not available to fix airbags.....

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-18

Also filed under Seat belts

Service brakes

10% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY
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While following other normally traveling vehicles downhill - vehicles in front came to a stop - brake peddle was fully depressed...no response...brake fully applied 2ND time...no response...resulting in a rear end collision multiple...

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-09

Electrical system

8% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and wiring.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine

7% · 19 reports
FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle started smoking from under the hood. The vehicle was merged onto the shoulder and then exploded in flames. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-05

Structure

6% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  2. R
    2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  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 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 145 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
  • Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V052000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 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.