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severe Owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 15 NHTSA complaints about the lighting, typically surfacing around 8,000 miles at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
| Model year | lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Silverado | 11 |
| 2006 Silverado | 9 |
| 2007 Silverado (this page) | 15 |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 |
| 2009 Silverado | 6 |
Among the 17 model years of Chevrolet Silverado in our records for lighting problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting 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.
GM: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB DIAGNOSIS/ REPLACEMENT (INSPECT BULB AND CONNECTOR). DO NOT REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR THIS CONDITION. REPLACE THE BULB AND INSPECT THE CONNECTOR. UPDATED 4/7/15.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗INFORMATION ON BCM CALIBRATIONS AVAILABLE TO RESTORE BULB OUTAGE DETECTION ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY A SECOND STAGE MANUFACTURER, TURN SIGNALS FLASH FAST AFTER FACTORY BOX REMOVED (UPFITTER). CHASSIS CAB MODELS AND PICKUPS WITH BOX DELETE OPTION ONLY (RPO ZW9). UPDATED 4/3/2012. MODELS 2007-13 SILVERADO; SIERRA. UPDATED 11/28/12. UPDATED 1/24/13. UPDATED 09/03/14 UPDATED 12/5/14. PE
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the operation of the ground illumination lamp. For the puddle lamps to operate they must be turned on using the Drivers Information Center buttons and it must be dark outside.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code B2555 may be found in a Driver and/or Passenger Door Module. Technician should ignore the Diagnostic Trouble Code if set in a DDM and/or PDM on a vehicles not equipped with front door panel courtesy lights.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the puddle light operation. Technician should be advised that the puddle lamps to operate, "Approach Lighting" must be turned on using the Drivers Information Center buttons.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
2007 Silverado owners report a serious structural defect: plastic clips or tabs holding the tail light assembly break or crack at the factory, causing the entire rear light housing—brake lights, backup lights, running lights, turn signals, wiring harness and all—to fall off and dangle inches above the pavement, suspended only by electrical wires. This has occurred as early as 20,000 miles. One owner reports the right tail light fell at 20,000 miles (replaced by dealer), then the left tail light at 46,000 miles (Chevrolet refused warranty). Another experienced failures on both sides weeks apart. Owners worry about highway speeds, shattering debris, or severed wires becoming projectiles.
Brake light failures are widespread: lights extinguish when the brake pedal is partially released, even though braking continues. Drivers report vehicles behind them nearly rear-ending them because the lights signal coasting instead of braking. Dealers have replaced brake switches with no success, and some claim this is normal operation.
Additional lighting complaints include instrument panel lights that go out intermittently or fail entirely, a third brake light that leaks water into the cab causing rust and electrical damage, a tail light wiring harness short that causes repeated fuse blows (parts on back order from GM), and front parking lights that go out periodically.
Same Chevrolet Silverado lighting reports on nearby years: 2005
Plastic clips or tabs holding the tail light assembly break or crack, allowing the entire rear light housing—which includes brake lights, backup lights, running lights, parking lights, turn signals, and wiring harness—to fall off and dangle inches above the pavement, suspended only by electrical wires. Owners report factory over-torquing of plastic retention parts as a likely cause.
When: Right tail light at 20,000 miles; left tail light at 46,000 miles; occurs during normal driving. Another case reports passenger side at unspecified mileage, driver side two weeks later.
Symptoms owners cite: Entire tail light assembly dangles below vehicle; Assembly hangs just inches above pavement; Only electrical wires prevent complete separation
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership replaced right tail light at 20,000 miles; refused warranty coverage for left tail light failure at 46,000 miles. Another owner has resorted to duct tape rather than replace if design flaw persists.
Brake lights turn off when the brake pedal is partially released or when pressure is reduced, even though braking is still being applied. This signals to following vehicles that the truck is coasting or accelerating, creating a collision hazard.
When: Occurs at any speed, reported from 2,500 to 5,700 miles and during normal freeway driving
Symptoms owners cite: Brake lights illuminate when brake pedal is fully depressed; Lights extinguish when pedal pressure is reduced, such as from 75% to 50% depression; Lights remain off until brake pedal is pushed down again; Vehicles behind have nearly rear-ended or honked due to confusion about driver's braking intent
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer replaced brake switch without resolving the issue. One service manager claimed this was normal operation.
Third brake light assembly leaks water into the vehicle cab, causing rust and damage to electrical components. Owner reports this as an ongoing problem with multiple complaints online.
Symptoms owners cite: Water leaks from third brake light into cab; Rust formation on frame; Electrical component damage
Tail light circuits short out due to defects in the wiring harness, causing repeated fuse blows. Dealer replaced fuses multiple times but the underlying harness defect was not corrected.
Symptoms owners cite: Tail light shorts out; Repeated fuse blows
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer replaced fuse three times. Parts unavailable from GM; on back order.
All instrument panel lights go out while driving and operate intermittently, sometimes taking two days to come back on. Occurs early in vehicle life. In a separate case, both interior and exterior lights did not activate or operate as needed.
When: First reported at 7,000 miles (current mileage 10,000); second case at 160,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: All instrument panel lights extinguish while driving at 35 mph; Intermittent on/off cycling; Extended periods without illumination; Interior and exterior lights fail to activate or operate
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle was not repaired in either case.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer advised diagnostic test; manufacturer referred owner to NHTSA to file complaint rather than repair.
Front left parking lights go out intermittently during vehicle ownership.
When: Reported at 165,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Front left parking lights go out periodically
Synthesized from 15 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a meaningful issue. 15 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $250.
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most lighting failures cluster between 6,999 and 41,742 miles, with the median around 8,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 6,999; a quarter make it past 41,742. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting 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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover lighting issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.