Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM
- Summary
- 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 MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
- 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 AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
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Owner complaints (183)
183 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 183 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 40 | 21.9% |
| Electrical system | 38 | 20.8% |
| Service brakes | 33 | 18% |
| Structure | 23 | 12.6% |
| Power train | 21 | 11.5% |
| Engine | 12 | 6.6% |
| Steering | 9 | 4.9% |
| Visibility | 8 | 4.4% |
| Seat belts | 7 | 3.8% |
| Tires | 7 | 3.8% |
How 2007 compares with other Silverado years
Best and worst Silverado years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 695 | 6 |
| 2004 | 622 | 8 |
| 2005 | 316 | 8 |
| 2006 | 182 | 4 |
| 2007 | 183 | 1 |
| 2008 | 162 | 1 |
| 2009 | 76 | 0 |
| 2010 | 62 | 0 |
| 2011 | 75 | 2 |
| 2012 | 68 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 17 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,950
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 523 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 17 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 4.8 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 19 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 19 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 19 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 18 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 4.8 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 18 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 18 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 6 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 15 | $5,500 | 593 |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 17 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 4.8 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 6 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 4.8 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 6 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 6 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 16 / 14 | $5,850 | 635 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado FAQ
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 08V441000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2007 Chevrolet Silverado problems?
Owners filed 183 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (40), Electrical system (38), Service brakes (33) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado get?
EPA rates the 4.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 15 city, 21 highway and 17 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2007 Silverado compare with other years?
Among the 2003–2012 Chevrolet Silverado model years at least five years old, the 2010 drew the fewest complaints (62) and the 2003 the most (695). The 2007 drew 183. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.