2007 GMC Sierra 1500

● Typical for this model

2007 GMC Sierra 1500
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

2007: 261 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	13
1995	3
1996	5
1997	83
1998	59
1999	158
2000	181
2001	140
2002	166
2003	180
2004	212
2005	177
2006	144
2007	261
2008	379
2009	234
2010	167
2011	283
2012	106
2013	115
2014	736
2015	711
2016	337
2017	350
2018	293
2019	601
2020	435
2021	511
2022	528
2023	408
2024	312
2025	90
2026	58

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 54%

54% of complaints: air bags — 141 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20231229

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, 20171218

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 48 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141113

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 19 distinct reports on file.

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, 20120905

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20141009

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20080204 — PE (closed 20080612)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20080207 — wheels

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, AND

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.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

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...

Campaign 21V052000 — check if this car was fixed