2007 GMC Sierra 3500
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
7 of 16 total reports mention: air bags.
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The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V324000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-08
Service brakes
3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 3500. While driving approximately 20-30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to slow down or stop the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-03
Vehicle is equipped with factory integrated trailer brake control (Itbc). Back in jan., 2011 I got a message in the driver information center (Dic): it said "Service trailer brake system".
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-09
Also filed under Electrical system
Engine
2 of 16 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact noticed black smoke in his home. He then noticed that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department was not contacted because the contact was able to contain the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-08
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V438000 (Engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repairs was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-17
Electrical system
2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 3500. While driving 45 MPH the brake light warning and the ABS lights illuminated on the instrumental panel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-08
Also filed under Power train
Power train
2 of 16 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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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 GMC Sierra 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V407000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V324000 · Air bags
- Recall 20V011000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
- 3 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.