2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

253

Owner Complaints

11 Crashes 14 Fires 1 Death

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

14

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

The 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO has received a total of 253 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELS:HUB. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (39 complaints), Electrical System (36 complaints), and Service Brakes (21 complaints).

Recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, potentially affecting up to 989,831 vehicles.

Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,921 vehicles affected

Defect: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

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Recall 08V441000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 857,735 vehicles affected

Defect: GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER...

Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC...

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Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

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Recall 07E066000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

| 175 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

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Owner Complaints for the 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

253 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bags
Complaints: 39 7 Crashes 12 Injuries 1 Death
Electrical System
Complaints: 36 8 Fires 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 21
Power Train
Complaints: 16
Structure
Complaints: 13 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 12 2 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 12
Structurebody
Complaints: 8
Steering
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 4
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Visibility
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#11549133 | AIR BAGS | | 220,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into her vehicle and damaged the front driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags deployed aggressively and emitted an unknown substance. The contact stated a police report had been filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact did receive medical attention. The contact stated that she sustained injury to her shoulder and bruises to her face and neck from the air bag. The contact stated the fumes from the air bag continue to give her headaches. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
#11510546 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS RELATING TO THE RECALL AS WELL AS FOR THE RENTAL CAR.
#11444857 | ENGINE | | 130,000 miles Fire
The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, he saw smoke exiting from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and when checking under the hood, he saw the fire under the engine. The contact stated the fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The police was called but no report was filed. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
#10854374 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
CRACKED DASH NEAR MY AIR BAG PROVIDE A BIG HAZARD. I HAVE OTHER CRACKS AROUND MY DASHBOARD ALSO, BUT THE THING THAT SCARES ME THE MOST IS THE CRACKS BY MY AIRBAG. I COULD LEAD TO PICES OF SHARP PLASTIC FLYING TO MY PASSENGER IF THE AIR BAG EVER GOES OFF. PLEASE WE NEED A RECALL.
#10854059 | AIR BAGS | | 130,000 miles
IDENTICAL TO COMPLAINT # 10838479. DASH CRACKED ON PASS SIDE TO UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF PASSENGER AIR BAG,

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Safety Rating for the 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

General Motors, LLC has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

09-03-09-001C — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.

09-03-09-001B — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.

SB-10240 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE HVAC BLOWER MAY NOT WORK AT CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OR MAY BECOME INOPERABLE. THERE COULD BE A BURNING SMELL OR SMOKE. *RM UPDATED 4/6/12. *PE

PIP-3366-B — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER: SOME SUVS AND TRUCKS ARE EXHIBITING A CONDITION WHERE BY GRINDING/RATCHETING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK WHILE IN 4WD LOW (4LO) RANGE. *PE

PIT-5090 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GM: THERE MAY BE MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS: NO START, STARTER STAYS ENGAGED, FOG LAMPS WON'T TURN ON, WASHING FLUID NOT SPRAYING, PARK AND REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON, BATTERY GOES DEAD, AND A BUZZ NOISE UNDERNEATH THE DASH. 2007-2011 SILVERADO/SIERRA. *RM

SB-02-06-04-0371 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CHEVROLET/GMC: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, FUEL TANK HARD TO FILL, DTCS P0442, P0446, P0455 OR P0449 SET (REPLACE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) VENT VALVE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY AND ADD/RELOCATE FILETER BOX USING SERVICE KIT). *PE

SB-02-06-04-0371 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

CHEVROLET/GMC: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, FUEL TANK HARD TO FILL, DTCS P0442, P0446, P0455 OR P0449 SET (REPLACE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) VENT VALVE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY AND ADD/RELOCATE FILETER BOX USING SERVICE KIT). *PE

PIP-4660 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINE COOLANT SENSOR DTCS P011A, P2184, AND P2185. DEALER MAY ENCOUNTER CONCERN OF SES LIGHT ON OR DTCS P011A, P2184 AND P2185. DIESEL ENGINES HAVE 2 ECT (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE) SENSORS. *PE

PIT-4613A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

GMC: INTERMITTENT NO CRANK AND/OR DISCHARGED BATTERY. COULD BE CAUSED BY A LOOSE CONNECTION AT THE 175 AMP MEGA FUSE LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE COWL. *PE

PIT-4613A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

GMC: INTERMITTENT NO CRANK AND/OR DISCHARGED BATTERY. COULD BE CAUSED BY A LOOSE CONNECTION AT THE 175 AMP MEGA FUSE LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE COWL. *PE

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

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