Most common 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Share of the 83 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC Sierra 2500 complaints by model year
Best Sierra 2500 years: 2012, 2014, 2013. Years to avoid: 2024, 2025, 2020, 2021, 2022. Compare all years →
2007 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 2500 owners say
Air bags all 49 →
I left my vehicle for service (19 April 2023 - approximately 8:30 am CT) for an urgent safety recall to Bommarito West County GMC dealership located at 15736 Manchester, Ellisville, MO 63011 (Phone: [phone]). When I drove the vehicle in the dealership and had not issues driving and steering. And when I picked it up at approximately 12:30 pm the same day the service consultant (Joshua Delanoix) did not bring the vehicle to me the same as I left it. Joshua asked that I pick it up in the parking lot, instead. I drove off the lot and noticed that the steering wheel would pull severely off to the right side when breaking causing the car to become unstable and steering towards oncoming traffic. I slowed down until I could retain better control of the vehicle to get home. Then, at approximately 4:30 pm, I drove back to the dealership and spoke to the same service consultant. …
Takata recall: I received a safety recall notice in July of 2015 regarding the front passenger airbag inflator. Recall #15438. I have had my vehicle in to the dealer multiple times and am still being told that there is "no remedy" for this recall. I am concerned for the safety and well being of the vehicle occupants should this vehicle be involved in an accident and the airbags deployed. It has been over 17 months and this safety concern is effecting my use of this vehicle. It is currently my only vehicle and it is imperative that I be able to utilize it on a daily basis without fear of serious consequences should there be an accident. Yesterday the dealer advised me to turn off the passenger side airbag if there is a switch allowing me to do that. I believe that action also puts the vehicle occupants at risk and is not a satisfactory remedy.
Body & structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact noticed numerous cracks in the dashboard around the passenger side air bag area. Larry stovesand Buick GMC in paducah, kentucky and royal oaks Chevrolet in paducah, kentucky were made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500. When driving over bumps, a banging noise was present under the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered multiple cracks and separation of the subframe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Brakes
Tl contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500. On two separate occasions while driving downhill at 45 MPH, the rotors became warped and began smoking. The contact smelled a burning odor. On each occasion, the dealer could not find any failures. The contact was concerned that his brakes would fail while driving down a hill. The current mileage was 24,000 and failure mileage was 22,000.
Brake lines failed on my 2007 GMC 2500 and my 2007 GMC 1500. It appears to be a common problem with GMC vehicles from 2003 to 2009. Why wasn't these vehicles recalled for this. I was told that GMC was offering a discounted price for failed brake lines, but the dealer charged me full price. $1,667.00. The discounted price was supposed to be $500.00.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 a good car?
Based on 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Sierra 2500 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Sierra 2500 at the same age. 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 GMC Sierra 2500?
The air bags — 49 complaints, 59% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (7) and brakes (6).
How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2007 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 2500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2014 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024, 2025, 2020, 2021 and 2022. See the full GMC Sierra 2500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 70,000 miles; 33% 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.