2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic problems
The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic has 30 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (43%) concerns brakes. After that come electrical system (13%) and steering (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 43% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 25 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 64,000 miles. For brakes specifically, the median reported mileage is about 80,000 miles (13 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 92% of model years in our database.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
I have had problems with the ABS system on my 2007 chevrolet silverado classic, since about three months after I purchased it. I purchased this vehicle new. The first occurrence caused an accident, but no injuries. I reported the problem to the dealer, they checked the "computer" and said "the computer does not have any codes, so nothing can be wrong." the brakes have locked-up, numerous times since the first accident. This has happened about 25-30 times in the last 3 years.
At slow speed the power steering fails. This failure is sporadic, but does happen often. The steering wheel becomes as hard to turn as when the engine is off with no power boost at all. This is dangerous as the only option is to stop abruptly. Chevrolet recently issued a recall for repair on some car models for the same complaint, however my truck was not included.
Air conditioner blower fan started working off and on and finally stopped working completely. Consequence was having to drive without any AC in 100 degree heat. Took it in for repair on 8/9/10 and was told that they could not locate a TSB 05-01-38-012c and that I would have to pay $100 deductible to have the repair covered by my extended warranty.
My truck is experiencing a mushy brake pedal issue. When I first apply the brakes the vehicles responds normally. As I continue consistent pressure the pedal loses resistance and begins to fade. At slow speeds on left hand turns the anti-lock brakes attempt to engage. You hear a noise associated with this but do not feel any vibrations in the pedal. I have inspected the brake lines and found no obvious failures. I have bled the brakes. The fluid is at normal levels. The problem persists.
Was driving when a vehicle pulled out in front of me. I applied the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. The vehicle slowed however did not stop. After this the brake pedal did not feel right. Upon inspecting the brakes myself I determined that a brake line failed. I took the vehicle to a local mechanic where he proceeded to tell me that this is an on going issue with these trucks and that all of the brake lines should be replaced. The lines are steel and rust. The bill would be approx.