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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 204
Latest campaign: Jan 10, 2020

Recall summary by component3

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	Jan 10, 2020	20V011000 15V324000
Electrical system	1	Jul 2, 2014	14V407000

Safety recalls3

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 10, 2020Latest campaign


Jan 10, 202020V011000	Air bags: frontal passenger side An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V011000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V011000 · Jan 10, 2020
May 28, 201515V324000	Air bags: frontal passenger side 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,… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V324000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V324000 · May 28, 2015
Jul 2, 201414V407000	Electrical system 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V407000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V407000 · Jul 2, 2014

Jan 10, 202020V011000

Air bags: frontal passenger side

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V011000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V011000 · Jan 10, 2020

May 28, 201515V324000

Air bags: frontal passenger side

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,…

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V324000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 15V324000 · May 28, 2015

Jul 2, 201414V407000

Electrical system

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V407000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V407000 · Jul 2, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component204

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204Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

9Involving a fire

9Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Air bags	87	43	9	0	7
Service brakes	23	11	0	0	0
Power train	21	10	1	0	0
Structure	14	7	2	0	1
Steering	13	6	3	0	2
Unknown or other	13	6	0	1	0
Tires	13	6	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	13	6	0	2	1
Electrical system	11	5	0	3	0
Hydraulic	9	4	0	0	0
Fuel system	6	3	0	0	0
Equipment	5	2	1	1	0
Visibility	5	2	0	1	0
Seat belts	4	2	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	2	0	0	0

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle to a dealer, the contact was informed that there was a mileage discrepancy.”
Filed 02/25/2026 · ODI 11720478
Steering
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and turning into the driveway, the power steering and braking system malfunctioned.”
Filed 07/22/2024 · ODI 11603757
Seat belts
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the front seat belts became extremely tight and failed to release.”
Filed 08/14/2023 · ODI 11538472

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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recent, 20V011000 (reported January 10, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 87 complaints out of 204 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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