2007 GMC Sierra 2500
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 160 |
| 2004 | 143 |
| 2005 | 115 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 100 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 10 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
59% of complaints: air bags — 49 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TRUCK WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY AT FIFTY OR FIFTY FIVE, SUDDENLY DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, WENT OFF THE ROAD AND LANDED IN TREES AND BUSHES, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THERE WERE THREE PASSENGERS. *JS
NHTSA ODI report, 20120703
Also filed under STRUCTURE and SUSPENSION
Front air bag sensor part is not available. Part number 85597996 has been discontinued without a replacement. As such, I have no airbag system on my truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 20251024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT NOTICED NUMEROUS CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AREA.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180410
8% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and underbody shields.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I OWN A 2007 GMC SIRREA 2500HD SLT TRUCK AND IT HAS CRACKS IN THE DASH BOARD.WHICH FROM MY RESEARCH THESE GM TRUCKS AND MORE HAVE A HISTORY OF CRACKING AND GM REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171115
Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
FIRE6% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
Show complaint excerpts
Odometer Fraud. The contact considered purchasing a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 from a local dealer. The contact stated that vehicle mileage was listed as 159,000, but the Carfax report listed the mileage as 400,000.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250807
4% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
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.
Campaign 14V407000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 15V324000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 20V011000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (49 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 14V407000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V324000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V011000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.