YearToAvoid

2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, 10% of all 322 complaints for this model year. That is #15 highest engine complaint count among 21 Sierra 1500 model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 74,925 miles.

Engine complaints
33
10% of 322
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
74,925 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2007, latest Mar 25, 2026.

2007 GMC Sierra 1500 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2007Oct 2008Oct 2011Feb 2014Sep 2014Jan 2016Mar 2020Mar 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2007 to Mar 2026; peak May 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200540 (13%)
  2. 200610 (5%)
  3. 200733 (10%)
  4. 200824 (5%)
  5. 200934 (12%)
  6. 201022 (10%)
  7. 201133 (9%)
  8. 201216 (11%)
  9. 201313 (8%)
  10. 201493 (11%)
  11. 201593 (12%)
  12. 201647 (12%)
  13. 201777 (18%)
  14. 201881 (25%)
  15. 2019334 (50%)
  16. 2020263 (55%)
  17. 2021351 (62%)
  18. 2022267 (46%)
  19. 2023232 (48%)
  20. 2024218 (61%)
  21. 202560 (52%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 74,925 miles.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 has the most engine complaints (351), compared with 33 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.