Most common 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Share of the 204 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints by model year
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls (3)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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 August 29, 2008.
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.
Electrical system
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 equipped with an auxiliary battery.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500:
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, GM provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative…
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In a letter dated August 27, 2008, general motors corp. (GM) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population.
What 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners say
Air bags all 87 →
While I was driving I had a head on collision bumper to bumper while I was going 35 and the other person was going 40 and over it was the others persons fault the air bags never deployed risking me and my passenger life or serious injury the truck was totaled and the other persons car as well and there air bag did deploy I've bought the truck new from showroom floor in 2007 it still has factory airbags that never worked.
I was making a left turn at an intersection when another vehicle slammed into my truck head on. My air bags did not even deploy. Although my vehicle was the larger of the two, I expected the bags to do their intended job, but they failed to do so. This was one year after the recall and general motors still don't have a remedy for the air bags
Brakes all 23 →
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and turning into the driveway, the power steering and braking system malfunctioned. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction and the brake pedal had extended to the floorboard while depressed and the vehicle would not immediately stop. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the engine drive belt had fractured causing the failures. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while idling, the accelerator pedal was applied however the vehicle failed to drive. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (woodhouse cbp inc 1951 highway 30 missouri valley, ia 51555 [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the clutch plate solenoid fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage 39,000.
Transmission & drivetrain all 21 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted hard into gear and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the solenoid cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission drum was cracked and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. After parking the vehicle, there was fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,200. Updated 7/9/15 the consumer stated the transmission cooking line to the radiator was seeping oil. The dealer stated the cooling lines between the radiator and transmission were leaking oil were the metal lines connected to the rubber. Updated 08/13/15
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a good car?
Based on 204 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Silverado 2500 rates use caution: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Silverado 2500 at the same age. It is one of the Silverado 2500 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The air bags — 87 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the brakes (23) and transmission & drivetrain (21).
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, the most recent from January 10, 2020 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2012 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024, 2022, 2020, 2015 and 2025. See the full Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 58,000 miles; 44% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 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.