CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (12 reports).
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, injuring occupants
Some 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks have passenger-side front airbag inflators that were installed as interim replacements in earlier Takata airbag recalls.
Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Send Metal Fragments at Occupants
Some heavy-duty pickups from 2007 and 2008 have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that may be damaged by moisture over time.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 39 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact noticed smoking coming from the under the front vehicle. The contact mention he pulled over the right side of the road, turned the vehicle off and then exited the vehicle and opened the hood of the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the back of the engine. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention. The contact dialed 911 and there no police report filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 377,000
I purchased my new 2007 Chevy duramax diesel with an already installed fabtech lift kit. My pitman arm has snapped 3 times since I purchased my truck leaving me with complete steering loss. I have had to replace all steering components several times. My truck is unsafe due to a fabtech lift kit that the dealer installed before I purchased it. Led Schwab was the installer. I have several complaints with nhtsa and vsh.
Rattling noise in intermediate shaft of steering column and key tumbler is sticky
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, DIESEL FUEL SPRAYED BACK OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE FILLER NECK TO THE FUEL TANK WAS DEFECTIVE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 285,064.
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH, I HAD TO STOP FOR A GARBAGE TRUCK DOING A TRASH PICKUP. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES ON MY PICKUP, THE BRAKES TOTALLY FAILED AND I NEARLY DROVE ANOTHER CAR INTO THE BACK OF THE GARBAGE TRUCK. THAT AVERTED CRASH WOULD CERTAINLY HAVE KILLED THE CAR'S DRIVER. I AVOIDED A CRASH BY A RAPID TURN INTO THE ONCOMING LANE JUST AS A CAR COMING TOWARD ME CLEARED THE OPPOSING LANE. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN MAINTAINED PROFESSIONALLY AND THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS A GREAT SHOCK TO ME. MY TRUCK IS A 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO 3500 DUALLY.
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 questions
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, injuring occupants; Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Send Metal Fragments at Occupants; Electrical System; Electrical System; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (12), Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Steering (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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.