2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 14, 2024 · Engine · AR

The Trucks equipped with DOD system also known as Active Fuel Management in the V6 and the V8 engines cause the truck to consume more oil and cause lack of oil to the lifters which then fail and cause the truck to lose power and smoke really bad and can cause the truck to die while driving and when you love engine power it can cause an accident it's also can cause the more internal engine problems I have reported this issue before for and nothing has happened then problem needs to be fixed is a design flaw and can cause an accident which could also get someone killed along with the bad airbag on passenger side GM needs to take responsibility and fix this issue please for the safety of anyone who drives the the vehicles with the V6 or 5.3l V8 please get this issue recalled.

Filed Feb 18, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · PA

This 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has only 73,730 miles . The vehicle in question has an oil consumption issue and is available for inspection upon request. An oil consumption issue will lead to low oil and low oil pressure which can lead to a fire. Problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. Vehicle has been inspected by a certified automotive technician. Vehicle loses oil close to 100 miles and the add engine oil display on the Driver Information Center. Every trip that is close to 100 miles will cause oil consumption and the Add Engine Oil Will display. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop and i was informed that some Chevrolet Silverado Trucks engines will consume oil due to excessive amount of oil going to the pistons. The pistons result with damage to the piston rings and will need to be replaced. In the long run the engine will lose power start to smoke lose oil pressure and low compression which could lead to a fire .No recall was ever posted concerning this issue. I thought the consumption was due to viscosity breakdown until i noticed it got worse. I did some research and asked several silverado owners and they all had the same issue. I confirmed the issue when i took the vehicle to the technician.This vehicle only has 73,730 miles and i am the first owner.

Filed Dec 22, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · IL

New engine placed in vehicle because loss of power. Since then vehicle looses all power in the midst of driving. Alarm also goes off without notice. New battery, then new alternator, and now new engine battery cables. Was told no power to engine then too much power. About $1,500.00 out of pocket to get fixed. Truck continues to shut off and loose all power when driving in the city.

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 150,000 miles · TX

I was driving my 2007 chevrolet silverado when the power steering, power brakes, dashboard gauges, electronic stability control, traction control stopped working simultaneously. There was a significant loss of power and the transmission shifted violently and the vehicle jerked. I was traveling in motion on a city street with traffic present while this occurred. This nearly caused an accident as I was barely able to steer the vehicle off the road.

Filed Dec 22, 2010 · Electrical · 61,000 miles · AZ

When driving the truck the lights would dim and then have a loss of power. Didn't think much of it until one day getting out of the vehicle and shutting it off I went to put the key back in the ignition and there was no power what so ever no dome lights nothing... No clicks no dash lights nothing. Then had someone jump me power and truck started right away. Same day had my battery checked and alternator and everything came out fine nothing was wrong with it. Happened again about a week later but this time truck hesitated when key was turned then it did not start reset the clock in the truck and then had lights dimming everytime blinkers were turned on. Got home and had a feeling truck would not start if I took the key out sure enough everything was dead when I tried turning it back on. Had to jump it again. When that happened I got the battery replaced thinking it was faulty. Two weeks went by and it was fine then after punching on the gas a little to pass a semi the locks went up and down really fast and had lights dim again no message on the dash or anything. I got home and truck did not start again. Jumped it again then a week later going to work on the freeway the truck had extremely bad tremors and then the locks started locking and unlocking again the lights and stereo were going on and off and ABS light came on and vehicle kept going into neutral and drive every other few seconds witch caused a concern for my safety. Good thing I was only a few miles away from home. I turned around went home and sure enough turned it off put the key back in and no power . Explained failure to a dealership and said possibility was the ECM. And they could do nothing unless it was duplicated.

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Electrical · 49,000 miles · TX

While listening to the radio, while truck was off, through auxiliary input, the truck suddenly cut off. I lost all power to power steering, power windows, lights, dash would not indicate what gear the truck was in, and of course truck would not start. Had to have truck towed to dealership, which they found the bcm had gone out. The dealership found that there was no voltage surge and no reason for the failure. A new bcm was placed in the truck at a 600$ expense to my self, and the truck is fine now. Still worried about why it happened and what caused it so I know it won't happen going down the road, or if I am in an unsafe place.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Steering · 50,000 miles · KS

Power steering rack develops leaks, could possibly lead to loss of power steering.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 43,833 miles · TX

My son was driving on the highway in texas when the engine shut down and the car stopped running. He lost all power steering and could barely get off the road in time. The car had to be towed to the nearest town in gainesville. The diagnosis was the sending unit failed and in turn caused damage to the fuel pump that made it inoperable. My concern is that there was no warning light or any kind of indication that this problem was about to occur. There was no way to prevent this. The fuel level read that there should have been 1/4 to 1/2 tank of gas but the mechanic measured 1/8 - 1/4. I'm not sure if the gas level attributed to the shut down or not. That is something that I'm sure will be factored in to your investigation. I feel like this was a definite opportunity for me to speak up and take action. My son was spared from injury or death and there needs to be a solution to this problem to avoid these irreversible consequences. Whether it be an indicator light or better yet redesign of the systems so that they cannot shut down the car automatically. Remember he was driving 60 miles and hour on an extremely busy highway, the outcome could have easily been very grim, especially had it occurred at night. I may have been planning a funeral instead notifying people how to avoid one. Please take this as seriously as I have and take action to eliminate the potential damaging effects of this type of failure. I have documentation of shop records etc. And will be happy to provide any additional information you may need to proceed. Thank you for your time.

Filed Dec 31, 2007 · Engine · 14,015 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The driver was able to safely pull off the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer found a short in the cap and rotor, in which a hole was completely burned through the rotor. The vehicle was under warranty and repaired at no cost. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 14,015. Updated 01-29-08. *kb the dealer stated cap shorted between coil and plug, distributor replaced. Updated 01/29/08

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Body, Engine · 482 miles · NJ

Tl* -the contact was driving a 2005 dodge durango at about 5 MPH when a stick knocked off the serpentine belt. The contact said that he then lost power to brakes and steering as a result. The contact called the manufacturer and the dealer. The belt was replaced under warranty, but they said that there was no change that could be made to the truck to prevent this problem from recurring. *ak the consumer discovered the serpentine belt had been pulled from the engine by a small stick. The consumer discovered that then engine sits 10 inches back which allows road debris to enter. Updated 02/22/07.

Filed Dec 21, 2006 · Engine · 484 miles · NJ

Tl*-the contact stated that he was driving at about 5 MPH, when a stick knocked off the serpentine belt. The contact said he then lost power to his break and power steering as a result. The contact called the manufacturer and the dealer (ayers chevrolet). The belt was replaced under warranty but they said that there was no change that could be made to the truck to prevent this problem from reoccuring.