2007 Chevrolet Silverado

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2007 models.

Chevrolet Silverado
Pictured: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country, Front Left, 11-21-2021. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Body styles
Classic 1500 Crew Cab S/Box, Classic 1500 Crew Cab S/Box 4X4, Classic 1500 Ext Cab L/Box, Classic 1500 Ext Cab L/Box 4X4
Engines
4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, Hybrid, FFV, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
17 combined · 16 city / 21 hwy
Length
224.8–243.7 in
Curb weight
4,365–5,285 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
6 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Many owner complaints835 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 31 for similar models — most often about the air bags.
  • 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 10 similar 2007 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is a standard pickup truck offered with 4 engines (4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl and 6.0L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 225 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 144-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,987 lb (Classic 1500 Crew Cab S/Box).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway), 1% better than the 2007 standard pickup truck average of 16.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.

It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 835 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

What changed for 2007

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2006 Silverado — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2006; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2006 Silverado →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Classic 1500 Crew Cab S/Box224.8 in79.5 in71.3 in143.7 in65 / 66.1 in4,987 lb60/40
Classic 1500 Crew Cab S/Box 4X4224.8 in79.5 in76.4 in143.7 in65 / 66.1 in5,285 lb60/40
Classic 1500 Ext Cab L/Box243.7 in79.5 in71.3 in157.5 in65 / 66.1 in4,643 lb60/40
Classic 1500 Ext Cab L/Box 4X4243.7 in79.5 in76.4 in157.5 in65 / 66.1 in4,941 lb60/40
Classic 1500 Ext Cab M/Box224.8 in79.5 in71.3 in143.7 in65 / 66.1 in4,365 lb60/40
Classic 1500 Ext Cab M/Box 4X4224.8 in79.5 in76.4 in143.7 in65 / 66.1 in4,742 lb60/40

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Silverado Classic 1500 2WD4.3L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17+1%$3,950523
Silverado Classic 1500 2WD4.8L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 17+1%$3,950523
Silverado Classic 15 Hybrid 2WD Hybrid5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 19 / 17+1%$3,950523
Silverado C15 2WD4.3L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 17+1%$3,950523
Silverado C15 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17+1%$3,950523
Silverado Classic 1500 2WD4.3L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 16-5%$4,200555
Silverado Classic 1500 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16-5%$4,200555
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD4.3L 6-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16+4%$4,200555
Silverado Classic 15 Hybrid 4WD Hybrid5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive15 / 18 / 16+4%$4,200555
Silverado Classic 1500 2WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16-5%$4,200555
Silverado C15 2WD4.8L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16-5%$4,200555
Silverado K15 4WD4.3L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16+4%$4,200555
Silverado K15 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16+4%$4,200555
Silverado C15 2WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 16-5%$4,200555
Silverado K15 4WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16+4%$4,200555
Silverado Classic 1500 2WD6.0L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive13 / 17 / 15-11%$5,500592
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD4.3L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive14 / 17 / 15-3%$4,450592
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD4.8L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 15-3%$4,450592
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-3%$4,450592
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive13 / 17 / 15-3%$4,450592
Silverado C15 2WD6.0L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-11%$4,450592
Silverado K15 4WD4.8L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-3%$4,450592
Silverado K15 4WD6.0L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive13 / 17 / 15-3%$4,450592
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD6.0L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive13 / 16 / 14-9%$5,850635
Spend $7,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
16.8 MPG2007 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2007 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2007 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2007 Chevrolet Silverado (this car)17 MPGNot rated6
2007 Toyota Tundra17 MPGNot rated8
2007 Nissan Titan14 MPGNot rated1
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup16 MPGNot rated4
2007 GMC Sierra17 MPGNot rated6
2007 Dodge Dakota Pickup17 MPGNot rated3
2007 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup17 MPGNot rated2

Recalls (6)

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Feb 5, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V052000 · 557,023 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Feb 5, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V050000 · 2,641,272 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 10, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V011000 · 699 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · May 28, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V324000 · 330,198 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Electrical System · Jul 2, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V407000 · 9,371 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Electrical System · Jun 4, 2010

NHTSA campaign 10V240000 · 1,365,070 vehicles

Problem
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Risk
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Fix
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

835Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
21Involved a crash
9Involved a fire
23Injuries reported
95,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Air Bags561
Unknown Or Other81
Electrical System51
Service Brakes46
Engine44
Structure › Body38
Power Train24
Seat Belts23
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
23/06: 223/07: 123/08: 223/09: 223/10: 124/01: 224/03: 124/04: 224/06: 124/07: 224/08: 124/09: 124/10: 124/12: 225/01: 125/04: 125/05: 125/08: 125/09: 226/02: 126/03: 126/04: 126/06: 126/07: 123/0623/0924/0324/0724/1025/0425/0926/04max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2007 Chevrolet Silverado buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Air Bags — 561 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Electrical System — 51 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  4. Service Brakes — 46 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 95,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Silverado years

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YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Silverado25241.3 inNot rated7143
2025 Silverado26233.1 inNot rated4164
2024 Silverado26229.5 inNot rated12541
2023 Silverado26229.5 inNot rated5457
2022 Silverado26241.3 inNot rated9777
2021 Silverado27241.3 inNot rated12983
2020 Silverado27241.3 in★★★★★18900
2019 Silverado21241.3 in★★★★★201,195
2018 Silverado20235.4 in★★★★★12596
2017 Silverado20235.4 in★★★★★12906
2016 Silverado20235.4 inNot rated15979
2015 Silverado20235.4 inNot rated241,417

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →