2007 Chevrolet Silverado: check engine light

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 04/22/16*lj

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 39,780 miles · IN

While merging onto the express way I had a major loss of power and a slight shake in my silverado. Multiple engine lights came on (stability track, traction control, and blinking engine light). On my way to the nearest gm dealer, at every stop light the truck lacked power to get going when the peddle was pushed, then it would kick in and screech the tires. After leaving the truck at the dealer, I receive phone call from the dealer the following day stating that the lifter (afm lifter) had malfunctioned and was stuck. I asked what causes this (because my truck only has about 39,700 miles on it), and the dealer stated it was "an issue with the design of the engine." I then researched the internet (gm forums, social media, the federal safety agency) to find out that this is a huge issue. Many owners had the bad lifter replaced under warranty, only to have a different lifter go bad. I decided to have the dealer replace all my lifters, because that is what they recommended and they admitted there is a good chance I would be back in for the same issue on the other lifters if I didn't replace them. The dealer contacted gm to see if any of my repair could be covered under the powertrain warranty because I only have 39,700 miles on it, but my truck was 8 years old so they said they wouldn't. I contact gm to see if I could directly get anything covered seeing I only had 39,700 miles, plus bought an extended warranty that just expired last year. I was transferred through 5 different representatives that all admitted that the lifter failure is "an issue, but not a recall." if they know its an issue, the dealers know its an issue, its a extremely common issue all across the internet, why wont gm take care of it? My silverado cost over $45,000 when new, you think it should last well over 100,000 miles with no engine problems.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · SC

I have had to replace two door locks on the driver side door since purchase this vehicle brand new. I have had the vehicle lost function of the air control unit and then reset months later. I have taken the vehicle in once to program the computer and air control unit, which has gone out twice and then returned back to the correct functional air setting months later after supposedly programed while under warranty. Just recently it has started to give me a check engine light which states the ignition switch is having the wrong key, and the vehicle has been giving me other warnings with traction control, check gas cap, and the radio time clock resets itself. I had to replace a battery in this vehicle in it's 3rd year. Is this vehicle in trouble as all the other problems general motors have had???

Filed Feb 12, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 92,000 miles · DE · fire

While driving at highway speeds the interior lights began flickering on the dash and in the cabin. Approximately 45 seconds to one minute after the initial dash and light issues the check engine light came on and a notice of battery charging failure occurred, within a few seconds of this occurrence I began to slow down and pull over. The engine shut off before this could occur. By the time I coaxed the vehicle onto the shoulder the electrical system and door locks were no longer working. Smoke and flames began to enter the cockpit and I immediately exited the vehicle. The interior of the vehicle was fully engulfed in less than a minute and the entire truck, bed, and gas tank soon followed. The truck was completely consumed and is now a total loss.

Filed Oct 6, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 98,000 miles · PA

Upon driving the engine began making extreme noise and major loss of power. Multiple engine lights came on and backfire through exhaust. Contacted chevy dealer and dropped off for diagnosis. Problem was active fuel management lifter failure. (please take note that this issue is all over the internet and social media) this problem is happening to a high volume of silverado truck manufactured after 2007 with afm. Chevrolet has bulletins on the issue but will not recall to replace all afm lifters. They only replace the lifters that fail. This causes issues later when additional lifters fail. If all aafm lifters (8) would be replaced at the same time consumers wouldn't be complaining via social media and internet. Chevrolet acknowledges the problem but refuses to recall. Reason for refusal is it seems to happen around 50,000 miles and above and after the repair they hope that the issue happens after the 100,000 mile warranty when repairs are paid for by consumers costing thousands of dollars. I personally have read of this happening and had it happen just recently. Gm refuses to back their product although they recognize the problem. Bulletins have been issued but I was told that the federal safety agency makes the call after enough complaints are filed by consumers. People just don't know this and I am requesting you urgently look into this issue. Catastrophic engine failure can result costing consumers a lot of money. We are just the little guy up against a large automobile manufacturer. We need your assistance in forcing gm to issue a recall on these vehicles with the active fuel management. Our hands are tied because of this. We request that if there is a afm lifter failure that all lifters be replaced instead of the ones that failed. This is only logical especially when gm knows there is a problem. Please help us the consumer.

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Engine · 140,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the service stability track and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic advised that the spark plug and the coil pack needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the coil pack and spark plugs but the repair did not remedy the failure. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer stated cam shaft and lifters malfunctioned in the engine. The dealer did not repair the cam shaft and lifters. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.