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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,056

Active records

Recalls

6

Active records

TSBs

1,585

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

43

Crashes

33

Fires

24

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic

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Condition issue

334

Safety restraint issue

316

Reporting mechanism

195

Operating state

140

Braking behavior

73

Safety restraint behavior

68

Noise

56

Driver assistance issue

48

Thermal issue

48

Fluid issue

47

Engine behavior

45

Performance issue

42

Electrical issue

39

Access/entry issue

33

Vibration/harshness

33

Lighting behavior

29

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

24

Steering behavior

19

Starting behavior

18

HVAC behavior

15

Infotainment behavior

15

Powering on/off behavior

12

Smell

11

Recent change

9

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Ride/handling behavior

3

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Filed Jul 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that it sounded like the lifter was banging inside the engine valve. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Filed Apr 9, 2026


The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, the driver’s side front air bag deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries reported. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags). The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was…

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Filed Mar 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal, pungent odor coming from the vehicle. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. On a separate occasion, the vehicle drove roughly with an abnormal sound coming from the engine. Additionally, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact had to add seven quarts of oil for every 3,000 miles driven. The vehicle was towed to an independent…

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Filed Sep 8, 2025


Just few minutes ago around 5:45 PM, Monday, September 8th 2025. I started my engine with the remote start in my drive way. After about 30 seconds there was a series of 3 or 4 violent explosions each with a 1 or two second interval. The driver side, passenger side and both side air bags deployed fracturing my windshield and causing other potential internal damage to the passenger compartment. I feel very fortunate that I wasn't seated in the vehicle at the time as I'm sure I could have…

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Filed Sep 3, 2025


No crank no start however engine just shit down while driving immediately lost all control of vehicle! Luckily I had just pulled off highway! No warning whatsoever it just happened out of no where now won’t start and has a u0100 code

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Filed Aug 23, 2025


Bottom base The base won’t stay locked. Car seat turns halfway and won’t turn anymore. No

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Filed May 16, 2025


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 91,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 250,000.

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Filed Apr 21, 2025


The Active Fuel Management Lifters can cause catastrophic failures by getting stuck in the closed position causing low oil pressure, misfiring, and ticking due to the entire AFM system making the camshaft and valve train wear faster. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety is put at risk due to the possibility of causing accidents or leaving me stranded in an extreme environment. Issues with AFM (Active Fuel Management) systems in certain GM vehicles have been widely reported…

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Filed Jan 5, 2025


I haven’t experienced any issues yet

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Filed Dec 17, 2024


MY FRAME RAIL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS CORRODING AWAY TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE / I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE GM DEALERSHIP TO VERIFY THE CONCERN / I HAVE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS ABOUT THIS CONCERN AND WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND / I HAVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS COSTED MY TIME AND MONEY TO PURCHASE / AND MAINTAIN / THIS TRUCK RUNS GREAT AND SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF LASTING MANY MORE YEARS - EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THE FRAME RAIL IS CORRODING AWAY IN THE SAME SPOT ON THIS…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.