Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 849 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V050000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V052000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 479 complaints
- Electrical System 81 complaints
- Unknown or Other 64 complaints
- Structure 55 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Service Brakes 36 complaints
Of the 849 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 849 complaints, owners report 28 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a moderate number of owner complaints primarily focused on airbags and electrical issues. With only two recall campaigns, the data is somewhat limited, suggesting it may not have widespread reliability issues. However, airbag-related concerns are prominent, which could influence future expenses.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | very common |
| Electrical system | 80,000–100,000 miles | $150–$600 | common |
| Engine | 100,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant checks
- Air filter replacements
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine misfires
- Brake pedal vibration
- Steering wheel play
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.