2007 GMC Sierra 3500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 has a complaint index of 40, ranked 13th of 21 model years, and carries a Good verdict relative to other Sierra 3500 years. NHTSA lists 16 complaints, 3 recalls, 1 fire, and 1 injury for this year, with Airbags as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #13 of 21 Sierra 3500 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 16
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags7 (44%)
- Brakes3 (19%)
- Engine3 (19%)
- Electrical System2 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (13%)
- Structure & Body1 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe a passenger front airbag inflator issue tied to a Takata-related recall, with several reporting long waits for replacement parts.
- Some drivers reported a rear axle separating from the differential, leaving only the shock and leaf spring holding the wheel in place.
- Owners noted flickering headlights along with brake and ABS warning lights illuminating together at highway speed.
- A few reported the brake pedal sinking further than normal before the truck would stop, increasing stopping distance.
- One owner reported excessive oil consumption traced to a turbo reseal that did not resolve the problem.
- A transmission cooler line leak was reported that could drain fluid and lead to transmission failure.
2007 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V011000Jan 10, 2020Airbags699 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N192290990.
- NHTSA 15V324000May 28, 2015Airbags330,198 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.
- NHTSA 14V407000Jul 2, 2014Electrical System9,371 vehicles
Electrical system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of fusible link for the auxiliary battery.
Risk: If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14260.
2007 compared with other Sierra 3500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 Sierra 3500 a complaint index of 40 and a Good verdict, ranking 13th out of 21 model years for this model based on owner complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
- The top problem area is Airbags, making up 44% of complaints, followed by Brakes and Engine issues each at 19%. NHTSA also lists 3 recalls covering airbags and electrical systems.
- Does the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 have a Takata airbag recall?
- Yes. Recall 15V324000 covers non-desiccated passenger frontal airbag inflators on 2007-2008 Sierra 2500HD/3500HD trucks, and a related 2020 recall (20V011000) also addresses these inflators.
- How does the 2007 model compare to other Sierra 3500 years?
- The 2007 model's complaint index of 40 is lower than years like 2015 (75), 2020 (95), and 2024 (100), which are rated Avoid, making 2007 a relatively better year for this model.
- Were there any fires reported for the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500?
- NHTSA lists 1 fire and 1 injury among the 16 complaints for this model year, tied to an Engine-related incident.