2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical problems

81 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 81
of this car's complaints: 10%
typical mileage: 70,000
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Instrument cluster/panel
4
12v/24v/48v battery
2
Wiring: interior/under dash
1
Wiring
1
Instrument panel: speedometer/odometer
1
Ignition: switch
1
Ignition
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Non-crash engine compartment firesOpened June 12, 2008, closed September 8, 2008

In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified the federal safety agency that it will conduct a safety recall (the federal safety agency 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 dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. In addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v‑441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. Gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.

EA08010

Non-crash engine compartment firesOpened February 4, 2008, closed June 12, 2008

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 of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.

PE08010

What 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 3, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · NM

No crank no start however engine just shit down while driving immediately lost all control of vehicle! Luckily I had just pulled off highway! No warning whatsoever it just happened out of no where now won’t start and has a u0100 code

Filed May 16, 2025 · Electrical · 250,000 miles · IL

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 91,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 250,000.

Filed Jan 1, 2024 · Electrical, Wheels · AL · crash · fire · 3 injuries

The Keyless Entry Receiver(GM) Radio Module in my 2007 Chevy Silverado is retaining moisture. It caused my Tire Pressure Monitoring System to fail eventually causing a blow out on the highway. I believe moisture from the third headlight above rear window is allowing moisture to drip into the Keyless Entry Receiver. There are many accounts of this failing, I’m not sure why this has not been recalled. I nearly died.

Filed Mar 8, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · OH

Power surges sometime everything shuts off while driving leaving no brakes, steering, or acceleration. Other times there is a no start due to no power or the instrument cluster goes haywire. Reacquiring problem with no answers why. Others have had the same problem. Scary driving fine at 60 with kids in the back and all of a sudden you lose control of your truck unexpectedly for the first time. No Warnings or OBD2 codes.

Filed Jul 26, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · GA

My vehicle will just start up sometimes on its own with or without key in ignition, as well as set alarm off. Also, it constantly feels like the brakes are on at all times. It feels like it drags alot. And it feels like it doesn't properly have enough power when accelerating.

Filed Jul 22, 2022 · Electrical · AK

There is a short in the wiring (and has been for a long time) for the heater and the radio

Filed Apr 29, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · IA

After buying this used truck from GM certified dealership having advanced inspection before we took home 3 months in First start of the day about 7AM, 5-10min into driving, no MIL light, truck engine shut off hard to pull over and I tried to restart but wouldn't start. After waiting an hour for a tow truck I tried once more and it fired up. Cancelled tow drove home fine. But it did it a few more random times while driving until Oct. now it sits. Its scary when theres no MIL indicating a problem, but this is a problem and safety during travel. It wont start after 7 month ownership ,MIL light is now on saying U0100. Bought 4/2021.

Filed Apr 14, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · KY

My father purchased this truck brand new and inherited it from my father when he passed away. The truck has just under 100,000 miles on it and the service trailer brake system light came on in the dash. I have tried to reset it and it still comes right back. The truck hasn't ever been used commercially only as personal use. It is the only vehicle that I own and I don't know what to do I am disabled and I need help

Filed Jan 25, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · LA

Water leaked in thru antenna on roof and code p2138

Filed Jan 25, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · LA

Water leaked in thru antenna on roof and throttle paddle code p2138

Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 81 complaints about the electrical of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have the most electrical problems?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2014 (341 complaints), 2004 (267 complaints) and 2003 (195 complaints).