Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,067 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V052000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
557,023
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-05
Owners notified
2021-09-20

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V050000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,641,272
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-05
Owners notified
2021-03-01

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags47385,000 mi
Electrical system7170,000 mi
Unknown or other6580,000 mi
Engine5285,000 mi
Service brakes3675,000 mi
Structure: body3390,000 mi
Power train2495,000 mi
Seat belts2478,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1717,100 mi
Steering1747,200 mi
Suspension1539,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1524,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1414,015 mi
Exterior lighting1384,884 mi
Structure1330,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)11102,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system11150,000 mi
Wheels11100,000 mi
Tires1020,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline843,833 mi
Power train: automatic transmission818,000 mi
Seats59,930 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel410 mi
Equipment45,300 mi
Interior lighting447,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip418,000 mi
Visibility/wiper470,000 mi
Air bags: side/window319,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine320,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system384,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch32,500 mi
Trailer hitches34,471 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module2—
Carry handle, shell, base2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2345 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2250,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system259,805 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2482 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility2168,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.226,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights2—
Exterior lighting: tail lights28,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages237,000 mi
Other/i am not sure2—
Parking brake27,332 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly23,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings239,588 mi
Structure: body: door237,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate22,500 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Visibility236,000 mi
Air bags: frontal117,682 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1350 mi
Air bags: SRS malfunction warning lamp/light1256,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition172,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring141,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash191,280 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)12,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline150 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1174 mi
Equipment: other: labels1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights184,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch135,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter112,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal11,135 mi
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing11,135 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft114,130 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1160,000 mi
Seat belts: pretensioner1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes, electric147,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light118,275 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring124,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components17,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads17,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor17,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum17,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings17,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic113,351 mi
Steering: column1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly18,143 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars1242 mi
Structure: frame and members15,900 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1130,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard1—
Suspension: rear170,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt16,698 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal150 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system175,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer150,128 mi

The 2006 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.