Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The brakes and power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's father's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.
My father purchased this truck brand new and inherited it from my father when he passed away. The truck has just under 100,000 miles on it and the service trailer brake system light came on in the dash. I have tried to reset it and it still comes right back. The truck hasn't ever been used commercially only as personal use. It is the only vehicle that I own and I don't know what to do I am disabled and I need help
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that if the vehicle wsa driven under 10 MPH, the ABS function activated and the wheel speed sensor failed by not detecting the wheels turning. As a result, the vehicle made a noise and jerked forward without warning. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle each time the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who cleaned the wheel speed sensor. Years later, the failure recurred. At a low rate of speed, the brake pedal was slow to respond and required great force to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer again and, an hour later, indicated that they were not able to get the wheel speed sensors removed to clean them. The wheel sensors were placed back on the vehicle. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake line of the vehicle was completely rusted and fractured. The failure caused brake fluid to leak out. The vehicle was towed to weber Chevrolet creve coeur (12015 olive blvd, creve coeur, mo 63141, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the entire brake line needed to be replaced. The repair would cost $3,000. The dealer stated that the failure was common among many of the same Chevrolet vehicles. The manufacturer stated that the extended warranty expired in 2012 and they could not assist. The failure mileage was 105,082. Consumer purchased the truck new and notice undercarriage was rusting. Consumer spray painted the hitch. Vehicle's brake lines were rusting and consumer had no idea until it ruptured and brake flowed over the driveway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard while driving at various speeds without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they replaced the brake calipers, two brake lines and the brake pads. Despite the repair, the failure returned soon after the repairs were performed. The contact returned the vehicle to the same independent mechanic. The mechanic bled the brake line and returned the vehicle to the contact however, the failure recurred. On the third visit, the contact had the master cylinder, the two front brake lines and a brake calipers replaced however, the failure persisted. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
Driving slowly up to a stop sign coming out of the target store in shoreview, minnesota. The ABS anti-lock brake system activated and made the truck difficult to stop. The vehicle went through the stop sign but did not collide with any oncoming traffic. According to many other incidences described online, the exact same thing is happening to others. In the northern "salt belt", rust and corrosion gathers around the front brake sensors and pulls them upwards sending the wrong signal to the computer. There is already a recall on some Chevrolet trucks pre-2005 for the very same reason. This is a very dangerous situation and preventable if GM would solve the problem once and for all.
2007 Chevy Silverado classic crew cab: low speed pulsation of brakes, if I wasn't use to this condition, it could cause loss of control. I have this problem on and off since I purchased it back in May of 2010, the dealer replaced rotors and pads. It worked fine for a few thousand miles. Then the problem rear up again, I thought it was worn or faulty pads, replaced the pads, still pulsates. Had the bearings and rotors checked, no issue there. So here I am with the same problem and not solution. I've owned this vehicle for almost 7 years and the problem is intermittent. Chevy needs to own this. It has to be faulty sensor or corroded brake lines. Please help!!!!!
Brake lines had corroded and a pin hole leak allowed brake fluid to leak out of the system when the brakes were applied. Braking ability was greatly reduced. I was towing a boat at the time, making the failure even more dangerous. Inspection subsequently showed that all four lines which run forward from the ABS module to the master cylinder had several areas of severe corrosion. All the lines needed to be replaced. The use of carbon steel brake lines was a poor design decision. GM has subsequently in 2008 upgraded the materials of construction, but owners of older vehicles are at risk, and subject to an expensive repair bill.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that both of his children (4 and 6 years old) were able to turn the key in the ignition and place the vehicle in reverse, without depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a tree while the passenger side door was open. The contact stated that there was approximately $14,000 worth of damage to the vehicle. The damage was mostly in the rear of the vehicle as well as the doors coming apart due to the impact of the crash. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 7,332.
We by a 2007 Silverado , in brownsville tx, 2008 new , about 5000 miles start w/ pulsation and brake problems, we take to the dealer and they change 3 time the disc brakes, and brakes pads ,, tires and chimes and still have the same problem. W this truck its a 4 doors truck when you press the brake any speed do the pulsation and make a loud sound when press hard the breaks my wife has a accident in December 2008 in Mexico she said she press the brakes hard and do not stop she stop w/ the other truck she crash,, she don't have any injuries ,, any suggestion abut this problem ???
Brake complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 62 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 7% of the model year's 849 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 49,000 miles, and 37% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.