Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 Chevrolet Silverado

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 253 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V441000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
857,735
Reported to NHTSA
2008-08-28
Owners notified
2008-09-12

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.

Safety risk

THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags3975,458 mi
Electrical system3665,000 mi
Service brakes2165,500 mi
Power train1646,000 mi
Structure1370,000 mi
Engine1251,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1250,000 mi
Structure: body860,000 mi
Steering752,000 mi
Seat belts653,800 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)430,000 mi
Equipment4—
Power train: automatic transmission420,000 mi
Tires430,000 mi
Unknown or other475,000 mi
Wheels489,165 mi
Engine and engine cooling398,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system375,879 mi
Suspension370,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire347,500 mi
Vehicle speed control346,000 mi
Visibility3120 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine233,600 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch233,372 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear26,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1109,129 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel191,213 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery16,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys182,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control146,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner118,355 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.137,000 mi
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights16,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline146,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1120,000 mi
Fuel system, other136,500 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Interior lighting150,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages135,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Parking brake160,000 mi
Power train: driveline1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light193,502 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump11,500 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1583 mi
Structure: body: door135,500 mi
Structure: frame and members128,300 mi
Traction control system16,000 mi
Visibility/wiper170,182 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system178,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels: hub193,502 mi

The 2006 model has roughly the same number of 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.

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.