CarRecallWatchThe 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (7 reports).
2007 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V324000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A FUEL STATION AND ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID POURING FROM THE BRAKE LINES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CASEY'S FRONTIER CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 2350 COOKEVILLE HWY, LIVINGSTON, TN 38570, (931) 563-9076) AND REPAIRED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP AS INTENDED, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL TO THE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK SMOKE IN HIS HOME. HE THEN NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED BECAUSE THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTAIN THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED AND REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR BURNS, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 260,000.
DASH CRACKS AROUND PASSENGER AIR BAG AND OVER DRIVER DISPLAY. SHOULD AIR BAGS DEPLOY, BROKEN DASH PIECES CUT, THUS COMPROMISE AIR BAG EFFECTIVENESS. ALSO BROKEN DASH SHARDS MAY BE PROJECTED IN THE EVENT OF DEPLOYMENT CREATING HIGH VELOCITY, DANGEROUS SHRAPNEL. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE. 2011. STILL OWN THE VEHICLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2007 GMC Sierra 3500 questions
Does the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, injuring occupants; Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Send Metal Fragments at Occupants; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (7), Electrical System (2), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 GMC Sierra 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.