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2007 GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems

26 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.

owner complaints
26
of this car's complaints
10%
typical mileage
80,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    3
  • Exhaust system
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 engine

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

Loss of power 7Check engine light 6Stalling 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 25, 2026 · Engine · LA

Driving on Interstate at a speed of 65, truck lost power. Check engine light and all lights on dash appeared I initially mistakenly reported the wrong mileage of 160k. My vehicle only has 135k miles on it

Filed Mar 25, 2026 · Engine · LA

Driving on Interstate at a speed of 70 when truck lost power. Check engine light came on and other lights on dash came on also. 2007 with 160k miles original barely driven. This year should be a part of the Class Action Suit

Filed Jun 7, 2025 · Engine · LA

The truck in question has LESS than 163k miles and burn a quart of oil a day, loss of power. There HAS been a recall on this SAME MOTOR 5.3 but while this year was ACKNOWLEDGED it was NOT a part of a recall EXCEPT for passenger side air bag that was replaced at dealership and damaged dash in process. Not it is NON DRIVE ABLE due to oil pressure issues

Filed May 1, 2025 · Engine · NC

We were on the highway going 65 mph and all a sudden a long bang happened. After that the anti skid light came on causing the truck to drive hard and lack of power. The engine had a sound that didn’t seam right.

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Engine · 120,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started jerking. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · KS

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that robert brogden buick gmc located at (1500 e santa fe st, olathe, ks 66061), exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. The contact stated the air bag and check engine warning light were illuminated. The failure milage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Engine · 57,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 70 MPH, the engine power reduced warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated to 30 MPH. The driver quickly coasted over to the side of the road, powered off the engine, and waited for a few minutes. When the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred 3 to 5 miles down the road. After each failure, the contact had to coast to the side of the road and power off the engine. The failure occurred for 30 miles until the contact arrived home. The contact scheduled an appointment with an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Engine · 83,000 miles · TX

My truck was diagnosed with bad rocker arms causing my truck to lose power and eventually breakdown.

Filed Mar 31, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · AL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v381000 (air bags) and 16v868000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 30, 2016 · Engine · 87,000 miles · IN

Attempted to start vehicle. Failed to start. When turning the ignition, acted as if there was a dead battery. Attempted to start again, burning smell and smoke from the engine cover. Towed to dealership for diagnosis. Service advises that main bearing was thrown, seizing the engine and smoke was from the starter burning up. Engine has 87,000 miles. Also burns approximately 1 quart oil every 1,000 miles. Vehicle purchased october 2015. Dealer advises replace with new engine. Replacement in progress. Date of loss 23 january 2016. Oil level was full.

Questions about the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 engine

Does the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 have engine problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the engine of the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 engine?

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

What year does the GMC Sierra 1500 have bad engine?

The GMC Sierra 1500 model years with the most engine complaints are 2021 (372 complaints), 2019 (335 complaints) and 2022 (270 complaints).

Other 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 problems

Airbags 146Brakes 25Electrical 22Body 17Suspension 9Seat belts 8Steering 7Tires 7Transmission 6Fuel system 5Visibility 5Driver assistance 3Seats 3Wheels 3Acceleration 2Lights 2Locks 1

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