Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
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.
This 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has only 73,730 miles . The vehicle in question has an oil consumption issue and is available for inspection upon request. An oil consumption issue will lead to low oil and low oil pressure which can lead to a fire. Problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. Vehicle has been inspected by a certified automotive technician. Vehicle loses oil close to 100 miles and the add engine oil display on the Driver Information Center. Every trip that is close to 100 miles will cause oil consumption and the Add Engine Oil Will display. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop and i was informed that some Chevrolet Silverado Trucks engines will consume oil due to excessive amount of oil going to the pistons. The pistons result with damage to the piston rings and will need to be replaced. …
After buying this used truck from GM certified dealership having advanced inspection before we took home 3 months in First start of the day about 7AM, 5-10min into driving, no MIL light, truck engine shut off hard to pull over and I tried to restart but wouldn't start. After waiting an hour for a tow truck I tried once more and it fired up. Cancelled tow drove home fine. But it did it a few more random times while driving until Oct. now it sits. Its scary when theres no MIL indicating a problem, but this is a problem and safety during travel. It wont start after 7 month ownership ,MIL light is now on saying U0100. Bought 4/2021.
Power surges sometime everything shuts off while driving leaving no brakes, steering, or acceleration. Other times there is a no start due to no power or the instrument cluster goes haywire. Reacquiring problem with no answers why. Others have had the same problem. Scary driving fine at 60 with kids in the back and all of a sudden you lose control of your truck unexpectedly for the first time. No Warnings or OBD2 codes.
My vehicle will just start up sometimes on its own with or without key in ignition, as well as set alarm off. Also, it constantly feels like the brakes are on at all times. It feels like it drags alot. And it feels like it doesn't properly have enough power when accelerating.
Rear end start making noise like something loose hit on the box after taking it to shop couple times finally found the issue the pin in one gear the bolt broke and then pin was flopping around kinda egg shaped the hole where pin goes through was able the get bolt through pin to hold but pretty bad shape maybe nect time could lock up and cause accident was on city street and highway mostly down to stop then noise would strat then started at shifting big clunking noise changed read end fluid as well has about 160000 miles on will be aspendy fix about 1600 dollars to rebuild GM or cheverolet ought to fix this as is a common issue with most Silverado trucks another friend has a 2008 with same issue wished GM would address all there problems air bag sensors under radiator a common issue evaporative vent valve solenoid as well are both common issues had eveparotive vent solenoid fixed at cost …
Just had someissues with the differebtial on my 07 Silverado 1500 lt the problem being is the bolt the goes througn the pin that hold spider gears in place broke off chewd the pin up preety godod was a temporary fix finally was able to fix it proper afte it started again did not have 1500.00 dollars laying to rebuild it found a good used one with low miles on just swaped it out the cost for all about $500.00 this is a problem that should be looked in to and general motors needs to recall these vehicle to fix it being a a common problem could have causeed me major wreck or someone else was driving it when happened this issue needs to be resolved soon stated about 160000 miles if not sooner before I caught it
My issue is with the oil pressure in my 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4. The low oil pressure light comes on and I can hear the lifters tapping. I got online and there are thousands of complaints on this same issue. It appears to be a problem with either a defective oil pump or a screen in the oil pressure sensor clogging. This issue needs to be recalled because it effects literally thousands of people.
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3l engine. At 40,000 miles, the camshaft and a couple of lifters were replaced due to wear and eventual tapping. Again at 90,000 miles, the camshaft and a couple of lifters (lobe 4) were replaced due to lifter wear and breakage causing engine tapping. On the second occurrence, after the lifters had started tapping (and 900 miles from home) a piece of a lifter broke off and caught in the oil pump causing it to stop. I quickly turned off the engine to avoid further damage. Upon this second occurrence of lifter failure causing the camshaft to wear, I felt sure that Chevrolet and GM would replace the engine with a short block but I was extremely disappointed. GM and the Chevrolet dealer admitted that a camshaft should last as long as the vehicle but I am on my 3rd camshaft in this engine before the warranty ended. …
As to date,December of 2012, there are over 212 complaints to NHTSA about the quality of the 2007 Silverado pickup,be it 1/2 ton or any other. Why hasn't the above administration done something about the problem? My own problem with my vehicle is on the list of complaints as I have already filed a complaint with NHTSA, but to no avail.the GM manufactures have sold the consumer a bill of goods. From reading the list of complaints it leads one to the conclusion that the consumer has purchased a pile of junk.the quality of the vehicles are based on the quality of parts put into the vehicle when it is put together. …
Transmission complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 4% of the model year's 849 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (8 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain 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 transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 63,000 miles, and 32% before 25,000 miles.
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.