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1,055 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 1 active recall campaign on file.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced.
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Takata recall has not been completed on this vehicle while they have been doing the silverado 2500 and 3500. This issue needs to be resolved already, it has been long enough!
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The driver was able to safely pull off the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer found a short in the cap and rotor, in which a hole was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard while driving at various speeds without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they replaced the brake calipers, two brake…
Takata recall manufacturer recall number2049151 NHTSA recall number16v381 it has been nearly two years and Chevrolet still says there is no remedy for my recall, the service agents said for nobody to ride in my passenger seat due to safety reasons because of the airbag, but…
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Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 1,055 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
On the NHTSA data, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is one to avoid unless a specific vehicle proves otherwise. The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced. The record behind that call: 1 fatality report and 16 fire-related complaints on the electrical system; Body: 51 complaints, classified critical, failures cluster 36,000–95,000 mi; Reliability score 6.4/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 503 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 99,387 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 99,387 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 1,055 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.