Complaints
253
per 10K Sold
4.1
US Sales
618,257
Crashes
11
Fires
14
Injuries
16
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#139 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:78,572 mi
Crash-related:7
#236 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:64,181 mi
Fires:8
#321 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:68,598 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 39 | 7 | — | 78,572 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 36 | — | 8 | 64,181 mi | |
| Brakes | 21 | — | — | 68,598 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | — | — | 64,266 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 13 | — | 1 | 63,871 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | 2 | 77,832 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 12 | — | — | 52,673 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | — | 71,353 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 48,326 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | 60,394 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
39
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,572
Electrical Faults
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
64,181
Brakes
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,598
Transmission / Drivetrain
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,266
Structural Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,871
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
77,832
Hydraulic Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,673
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,353
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,326
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,394
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has 253 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 39 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado?
Top reported problems: Airbags (39 complaints, avg 78,572 mi); Electrical Faults (36 complaints, avg 64,181 mi); Brakes (21 complaints, avg 68,598 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,715 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado include 11 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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