2007 GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems
26 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle started smoking from under the hood. The vehicle was merged onto the shoulder and then exploded in flames. There were no injuries. Both the police and fire departments were notified, and a fire report was filed. The origin of the fire was unknown. The VIN was unavailable. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 GMC sierra 1500. After purchasing the vehicle, the contact began experiencing a drastic vibration. A defect was discovered; however, there is no remedy available. The dealer replaced the powertrain, wheel, wheel rotation, and driver assembly, but the failure still persists. General motors has yet to offer a response as to how they can assist. The failure and current mileages were 1,600. Updated 03/04/08.
Other problems reported for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
- Air bags 146 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints