CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 849 complaints with NHTSA, including 22 crashes, 14 fires, 28 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (479 reports).
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 to 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 849 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 479 |
| Electrical System | 81 |
| Unknown Or Other | 64 |
| Structure | 55 |
| Engine | 48 |
| Power Train | 36 |
| Service Brakes | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 27 |
| Seat Belts | 26 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that it sounded like the lifter was banging inside the engine valve. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, the driverâs side front air bag deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries reported. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags). The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 144,705.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal, pungent odor coming from the vehicle. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. On a separate occasion, the vehicle drove roughly with an abnormal sound coming from the engine. Additionally, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact had to add seven quarts of oil for every 3,000 miles driven. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the Active Fuel Management (AFM) system had failed. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Just few minutes ago around 5:45 PM, Monday, September 8th 2025. I started my engine with the remote start in my drive way. After about 30 seconds there was a series of 3 or 4 violent explosions each with a 1 or two second interval. The driver side, passenger side and both side air bags deployed fracturing my windshield and causing other potential internal damage to the passenger compartment. I feel very fortunate that I wasn't seated in the vehicle at the time as I'm sure I could have been severely injured or potentially killed. I had taken the car in for an air-bag recall a couple of years ago at Good Chevrolet in Renton, WA.
No crank no start however engine just shit down while driving immediately lost all control of vehicle! Luckily I had just pulled off highway! No warning whatsoever it just happened out of no where now wonât start and has a u0100 code
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 questions
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Based on 849 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (479), Electrical System (81), Unknown Or Other (64).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.