NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

246

Active records

Recalls

11

Active records

TSBs

772

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

1

Injuries

17

Crashes

12

Fires

12

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic

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Condition issue

101

Safety restraint issue

46

Reporting mechanism

45

Operating state

43

Braking behavior

35

Thermal issue

22

Fluid issue

21

Driver assistance issue

19

Performance issue

19

Safety restraint behavior

19

Noise

17

Engine behavior

16

Access/entry issue

12

Vibration/harshness

11

Electrical issue

10

Steering behavior

9

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

7

Infotainment behavior

6

Lighting behavior

5

Recent change

4

Smell

4

Starting behavior

4

HVAC behavior

3

Powering on/off behavior

3

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Jun 3, 2026


Fire

The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact noticed smoking coming from the under the front vehicle. The contact mention he pulled over the right side of the road, turned the vehicle off and then exited the vehicle and opened the hood of the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the back of the engine. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention. The contact dialed 911 and there no police report filed. The fire department…

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Dec 16, 2024


I purchased my new 2007 Chevy duramax diesel with an already installed fabtech lift kit. My pitman arm has snapped 3 times since I purchased my truck leaving me with complete steering loss. I have had to replace all steering components several times. My truck is unsafe due to a fabtech lift kit that the dealer installed before I purchased it. Led Schwab was the installer. I have several complaints with nhtsa and vsh.

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Filed Oct 10, 2023


1 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into her vehicle and damaged the front driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags deployed aggressively and emitted an unknown substance. The contact stated a police report had been filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact did receive medical attention. The contact stated that she sustained injury to her shoulder and bruises…

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Aug 21, 2023


Rattling noise in intermediate shaft of steering column and key tumbler is sticky

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Filed Mar 7, 2023


2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS RELATING TO THE RECALL AS WELL AS FOR THE RENTAL CAR.

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Filed Dec 23, 2021


Fire

The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, he saw smoke exiting from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and when checking under the hood, he saw the fire under the engine. The contact stated the fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The police was called but no report was filed. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical…

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Aug 14, 2020


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, DIESEL FUEL SPRAYED BACK OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE FILLER NECK TO THE FUEL TANK WAS DEFECTIVE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 285,064.

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Sep 11, 2019


WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH, I HAD TO STOP FOR A GARBAGE TRUCK DOING A TRASH PICKUP. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES ON MY PICKUP, THE BRAKES TOTALLY FAILED AND I NEARLY DROVE ANOTHER CAR INTO THE BACK OF THE GARBAGE TRUCK. THAT AVERTED CRASH WOULD CERTAINLY HAVE KILLED THE CAR'S DRIVER. I AVOIDED A CRASH BY A RAPID TURN INTO THE ONCOMING LANE JUST AS A CAR COMING TOWARD ME CLEARED THE OPPOSING LANE. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN MAINTAINED PROFESSIONALLY AND THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS A GREAT SHOCK TO ME. MY…

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Apr 7, 2019


WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES, SLIGHTLY, YET NOTICEABLY. ANY SPEED. THE SHAKE IS CONSISTENT, FEELS WORSE WHEN TURNING OR(DRIFTING) RIGHT I ON FREEWAY. HAVE HAD STEERING GEAR BOX, PITMAN ARM, AND ROAD FORCE BALANCING PERFORMED, TO NO RELIEF. UPON SELF INSPECTION, LEFT WHEEL SEEMS (TIGHTER) AND NOT AS LOOSE TO HAND MANIPULATION, RIGHT WHEEL IS NOTICEABLY LOOSE WITH SLIGHT NOISE INDICATIVE TO A LOOSE OR WORN TIE ROD. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. IT HAS BEEN TO 5 GM DEALERSHIPS TO…

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed May 1, 2018


TAKATA RECALL MY DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN THREE DIFFERENT SPOTS 2 AROUND PASSENGERS AIR BAG ONE OVER GAGE CLUSTER. NOT SURE IF CAR WAS IN MOTION OR SITTING WHEN IT HAPPEN.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.