This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or reduced engine power message. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P2120, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128, and/or P2138. Technician will need to inspect the Accelerator Pedal Position circuits for poor terminal tension.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Chevrolet Silverado cruise control problems
moderate Owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control, typically surfacing around 20,000 miles at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Silverado | 17 |
| 2006 Silverado | 9 |
| 2007 Silverado (this page) | 10 |
| 2008 Silverado | 6 |
| 2009 Silverado | 11 |
| 2010 Silverado | 9 |
| 2011 Silverado | 10 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the installation of Cruise Control on a vehicle which did not come equipped with the option. Technician will need to contact the Techline Customer Support Center to determine if a calibration is available for the vehicle. If they are able to provide a calibration for the vehicle then order steering wheel with cruise control buttons, steering wheel sir coil, and steering column wiring harness.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the installation of Cruise Control on a vehicle which did not come equipped with the option. Technician will need to contact the Techline Customer Support Center to determine if a calibration is available for the vehicle. If they are able to provide a calibration for the vehicle then order steering wheel with cruise control buttons, steering wheel sir coil, and steering column wiring harness.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an instrument panel backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative, unwanted horn activation, radio controls inoperative or unwanted activation, OnStar unwanted activation, and cruise control inoperative. Technician should inspect for a short to ground on the steering wheel near the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint coil connector X2 and make necessary repairs to any shorted circuits and then position the wiring.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE - KEYWORDS ABS B3894 BRAKE CYLINDER EBCM INOP MASTER MODULE PRESSURE SENSOR SWITCH TRAILER. WITH RPO JL1. MODELS 2007-2013 AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON DENALI, YUKON XL, YUKON DENALI XL. UPDATED 12/10/12.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Ten complaints describe throttle-control problems across 2007 Silverado 1500s. The most serious pattern is unintended acceleration: vehicles suddenly speed up after the driver releases the accelerator, sometimes reaching 80 mph and refusing to slow even with hard braking. One owner reported this starting at 1,000 miles and happening repeatedly while braking and in reverse. Another nearly hit parked cars and a bystander. Turning the ignition off is the only stop method that works in some cases.
Dealers have replaced throttle bodies, HBAC control modules, electronic control modules, punch valves, and speed sensors—often multiple times on the same truck. One vehicle was serviced at three separate dealers with identical failure recurrence. Some technicians cannot reproduce the issue. Chevrolet's response ranges from dismissive (claiming the truck operates as designed) to refusing warranty assistance citing unknown recall status.
A separate subset of complaints describes engine surge and hesitation during braking, cruise control dropping out unexpectedly with deceleration, and temporary loss of accelerator response followed by check engine lights. Spark plug and throttle-body cleaning did not resolve these. Owners report the failures began early in the vehicle's life, most between 1,000 and 66,000 miles.
Same Chevrolet Silverado cruise control reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2009
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended acceleration on cruise control or after releasing accelerator pedal
Vehicle suddenly accelerates without driver input, often after foot is released from accelerator or while cruise control is engaged. Acceleration can reach 80 mph and fails to stop until vehicle is shut off or driver applies extreme brake force. Recurs multiple times even after multiple repairs.
When: Starts as early as 1,000 miles; most common between 17,700–66,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden acceleration after releasing accelerator pedal; Acceleration while braking; Acceleration in reverse; Vehicle accelerates to 80 mph and will not stop with brakes; Accelerator pedal feels stuck; Engine revs higher than normal; RPM increases during braking
Codes mentioned: Throttle body failure, HBAC control module fault, Electronic control module (ECM) fault, Throttle body sensor inoperability, Speed sensor fault
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers replaced throttle body, HBAC control module, punch valve, canister, ECM, and speed sensors in various combinations. Failure recurred after each repair. Some dealers unable to reproduce or diagnose the issue.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chevrolet told one owner the vehicle was acting as designed. Refused assistance on another citing unknown recall non-applicability.
Engine surge and hesitation during stopping
Engine surges and hesitates as vehicle comes to a stop, causing rough stopping behavior.
When: Started around 112 miles; continued to 165,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Engine surge while stopping; Engine hesitation while stopping; Rough stop behavior
Repairs/costs cited: Spark plugs, wires replaced; throttle body cleaned. Repairs did not resolve the issue.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer was made aware but no response documented.
Cruise control deactivation with unintended deceleration
While cruise control is engaged, vehicle decelerates and cruise control disengages independently.
When: 37,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle decelerates with cruise control engaged; Cruise control disengages without driver input
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not repaired.
Intermittent loss of accelerator control with check engine light
Accelerator loses response temporarily; truck will not accelerate. Check engine light illuminates. Control returns after vehicle is turned off and cooled.
When: Unknown mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of accelerator response; Check engine light illumination; Temporary loss of power
Codes mentioned: Check engine light (cause unspecified)
Repairs/costs cited: No repair documented; issue resolves after shutting vehicle off.
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 8,900 and 66,000 miles, with the median around 20,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 8,900; a quarter make it past 66,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Chevrolet/Silverado.
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