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2007 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the air bags (59% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 8th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Air bags
49 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags)…
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags)…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles.
The dash of my 2007 GMC 2500hd pickup truck has cracked in several places including around the passenger side airbag, up and over the instrument cluster hump, and in the middle of the dash. These cracks have expanded over the past year and have become quite large. I am concerned that the cracks at the airbag cover may…
My truck has a defective dash that has cracked in multiple places for no reason and no rough treatment or anythig that would cause it to break, it cracked and broke all on its own... And GMC should be responsible for replacing because it is a safety hazard. This is a defect happening to thousands of these trucks and…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500. When driving over bumps, a banging noise was present under the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered multiple cracks and separation of the subframe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer…
The dash board of my 2007 new body style GMC Sierra 2500 hd is cracked at the passenger air bag at the upper left corner. This can possibly cause parts of the dash to hit the passenger or driver when an accident occurs. The crack has been growing steadily over time.
Brakes
6 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 19,500 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500. On two separate occasions while driving downhill at 45 MPH, the rotors became warped and began smoking. The contact smelled a burning odor. On each occasion, the dealer could not find any failures. The contact was concerned that his brakes would fail while driving down a hill.…
GMC-chevrolet pickup trucks, year 2000 to current. Brake rotors delaminating and rusting, causing brake disc pads not to grip the rotor. Frequent problem causing brakes to work poorly. GMC refuses to replace poor quality brake rotors even under new car warranty. Serious decay in braking from high speed, towing or with…
Electrical
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
As I was leaving las vegas on I 15, I got a message of reduced power. I was just out of heavy traffic, traveling about 70 MPH, when the engine slowed to about 1,000 RPM with out warning. Found out later that it was a broken lead wire to the throttle position sensor. The truck had about 37,000 miles onit. The truck is…
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the electrical system failed. The contact stated that all of the electrical components in the vehicle failed for approximately 10 minutes before functioning properly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or…
Engine
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Check engine light comes on and engines goes into reduced power mode. Doesn't have enough power to go over 40 MPH. While pulling a trailer the engine doesn't have enough power to climb hills or go over 25 MPH. I have taken to dealer twice and they say gm is aware of the problem but they don't have a fix for it. It's…
General motors GMC sierra duramax equipped pick up trucks (lmm series) have an issue with leaking transmission cooling lines where the rubber hoses are crimped to the steel connectors. The problem is a fire hazard due to leaking transmission fluid. Gm has already issued replacement of these hoses for the 2008 model…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 4%As I was leaving las vegas on I 15, I got a message of reduced power. I was just out of heavy traffic, traveling about 70 MPH, when the engine slowed to about 1,000 RPM with out warning. Found out later that it was a broken lead wire to the throttle position sensor. The truck had about 37,000 miles onit. The truck is…
I had to replace a fuel line last fall because it rusted thru.. On june 6 2014 I noticed fuel dripping from the fender edge which was found to be a fuel leak from a line on top the tank.
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Went to retailer to get a flat repaired - they told me it was not repairable andsold me a used tire. Within 250 miles after purchase the tread separated - and caused damage to my truck. Neither the manufacturer of the tire nor the retailer would help with the substantial repair costs.
I own a 2007 GMC sierra 2500hd pickup with 94278 miles on it. This week end the right front wheel bearing assy failed for the second time, and the left one was on its way to failing. At a cost of 375.00 each I replaced both sides. This seems very excessive to me to have to replace the wheel bearings for the second…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: electrical system
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Non-crash engine compartment fires
Summary
In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. According to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm
Non-crash engine compartment fires
Summary
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result
Questions about the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (49 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); other or unspecified (8 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); body and structure (7 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 10, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 2500?
- It is 8th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 83 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.