2007 Gmc Sierra 3500 problems
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Common 2007 Gmc Sierra 3500 problems
The 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to the engine and electrical systems.
These problems, while common, do not necessarily indicate widespread issues with the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500. However, it is essential for owners to be aware of these potential issues and address them promptly to maintain the vehicle's safety and reliability.
Is Sierra 3500 reliable?
GMC Sierra 3500 Reliability Problems. Sierra 3500 owners have made 25 complaints over 29 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 1st in overall reliability out of 15 GMC models , with real lights and brakes concerns.
What is the difference between GMC Sierra 2500hd and 3500hd?
But while the Sierra 2500 HD can handle some serious work, it pales in comparison to the capable Sierra 3500 HD, which has a max payload of 7,290 lbs and can tow up to 36,000 lbs. This difference is because of the reinforced suspension and available dual-rear-wheel configuration of the Sierra 3500 HD.
Is GMC 3500 good for towing?
Of all the specs you need to know about your next work truck, there are two that are arguably the most important: towing and payload capacities. In this regard, GMC delivers. With the GMC Sierra 3500 towing capability reaching an impressive 36,000 pounds, this truck is ready to work.
What is the Duramax specs on a 2007 GMC Sierra 3500hd?
Standard on all Sierra 3500 trucks is a 6.0-liter V8 with 353 hp and 373 lb-ft of torque that comes paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The burly Duramax 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8, which boasts 365 hp and 660 lb-ft, is optional and comes matched to a heavy-duty Allison six-speed automatic.
Is Sierra 3500 reliable?
GMC Sierra 3500 Reliability Problems. Sierra 3500 owners have made 25 complaints over 29 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 1st in overall reliability out of 15 GMC models , with real lights and brakes concerns.
What is the gas mileage on a 2007 GMC 3500 diesel?
16 mpg
Lots and lots of miles in this one, and I loved it. The diesel was strong and even relatively fuel efficient, returning 16 mpg in two-wheel-drive freeway driving while offering 500-plus miles of range. And such torque—I actually did a burnout in reverse!
What is the difference between GMC Sierra 2500hd and 3500hd?
But while the Sierra 2500 HD can handle some serious work, it pales in comparison to the capable Sierra 3500 HD, which has a max payload of 7,290 lbs and can tow up to 36,000 lbs. This difference is because of the reinforced suspension and available dual-rear-wheel configuration of the Sierra 3500 HD.
Is GMC 3500 good for towing?
Of all the specs you need to know about your next work truck, there are two that are arguably the most important: towing and payload capacities. In this regard, GMC delivers. With the GMC Sierra 3500 towing capability reaching an impressive 36,000 pounds, this truck is ready to work.
2007 Gmc Sierra 3500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Sierra 3500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Gmc Sierra 3500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2007 Gmc Sierra 3500 complaints
The NHTSA has received 15 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Gmc Sierra 3500.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-18
- VIN: 1GTJK33D17F
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A FUEL STATION AND ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID POURING FROM THE BRAKE LINES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CASEY'S FRONTIER CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 2350 COOKEVILLE HWY, LIVINGSTON, TN 38570, (931) 563-9076) AND REPAIRED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP AS INTENDED, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GTJK33647F
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK SMOKE IN HIS HOME. HE THEN NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED BECAUSE THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTAIN THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED AND REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR BURNS, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 260,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-12
- VIN: 1GTHK33667F
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DASH CRACKS AROUND PASSENGER AIR BAG AND OVER DRIVER DISPLAY. SHOULD AIR BAGS DEPLOY, BROKEN DASH PIECES CUT, THUS COMPROMISE AIR BAG EFFECTIVENESS. ALSO BROKEN DASH SHARDS MAY BE PROJECTED IN THE EVENT OF DEPLOYMENT CREATING HIGH VELOCITY, DANGEROUS SHRAPNEL. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE. 2011. STILL OWN THE VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-30
- VIN: 1GTJK33607F
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-21
- VIN: 1GTHK34K87E
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: IT IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR IT TO TAKE OVER A YEAR FOR A DEALER TO RECEIVE THE PARTS TO COMPLETE A SAFETY RECALL. WHEN I CONTACTED GM THEY TOLD ME THEY RECOMMENDED I HAVE NO ONE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, WHICH WAS THEIR ONLY SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. MEANWHILE I SUFFERED FROM THE LOSS OF USE OF MY VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-01
- VIN: 1GTHK23637F
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-06
- VIN: 1GTJK33697F
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SEIRRA 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-01
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-07
- VIN: 1GDJK34K37E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V438000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-20
- VIN: 1GTJK396X7E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (ITBC). BACK IN JAN., 2011 I GOT A MESSAGE IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC): IT SAID "SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM". MESSAGE INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, AND THEN MORE FREQUENTLY , AND THEN MESSAGE APPEARED AT START-UP EVERY TIME. DEALER FIXED PROBLEM. IN APRIL OF 2013 THE SAME PROBLEM HAS RETURNED IN EXACTLY THE SAME PATTERN AS THE PREVIOUS FAULT. THIS A FAULTY SYSTEM AT BEST, AND HAS SERIOUS DESIGN FLAWS. THE SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE HERE IS: WHEN THE "SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM" MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE DIC; ALL TRAILER BRAKING IS LOST. THERE IS NO DEFAULT OR BACK-UP SYSTEM IN WHICH TO APPLY TRAILER BRAKES. EVEN THE MANUAL TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL BUILT INTO THE ITBC IS ALSO RENDERED INOPERABLE. THIS ITBC FAILURE COULD HAPPEN AT ANY TIME, AND AT ANY SPEED. THIS VEHICLE IS RATED TO TOW A TRAILER OF 10,000LBS. PLUS. MANY PEOPLES LIVES COULD BE PUT IN JEOPARDY IF SUDDENLY ALL TRAILER BRAKING WERE LOST ON A STEEP DOWNGRADE. THIS ITBC SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE RE-DESIGNED SO THAT A VEHICLE OPERATOR CAN OPERATE THE TRAILER BRAKES MANUALLY IF AUTOMATIC TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL IS LOST WHEN THE OPERATOR GETS A "SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM" ON THE DIC. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-07
- VIN: 1GTHK33617F
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE LEAK COULD LEAK OUT ALL FLUID AND CAUSE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES, TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CONDITIONER AT A COST OF $ 822.32. THE SERVICE MANAGER AGREED TO CUT THE BILL TO $411.16. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE TO MAKE A COMPLAINT. AFTER AN INVESTIGATION, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY GM THAT THE DEALER STATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE AND GM WOULD NOT COVER THE COST OF THE PART. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PART WAS MADE OF DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY STATED THEY HAD NOT MADE A DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE AND THE PARTS WERE SENT TO GM TO BE EXAMINED. UPDATED IVOQ 01/04/12 *JB *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-17
- VIN: 1GTHK336X7F
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL MORE RAPIDLY THAN NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BURN ONE FULL QUART OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES TRAVELED. THE DEALER RESEALED THE TURBO BUT TO NO AVAIL. IN ADDITION, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD BUMPS HE COULD HEAR THE DOORS SHIFTING INSIDE OF THE DOOR FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL. THE DEALER MADE REPAIRS TO THE BODY BOLTS BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT HE SHOULD OIL THE DOORS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF NOISE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-23
- VIN: 1GTJK33D57F
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL * THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 45 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL FURTHER ONTO THE FLOOR BOARD THAN USUAL BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. THE FAILURE INCREASED THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE EIGHT TIMES. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE AND THERE WERE NO FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-06
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE BRAKE LIGHT WARNING AND THE ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER; HOWEVER, AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF AND CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. WHEN HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE THE BRAKE LIGHT SHUT OFF AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SHIFT UP AND DOWN AT WILL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COMPUTER DID NOT REGISTER ANY FAILURE CODES. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT IF THE FAILURE RECURRED TO ALLOW THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BEFORE SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12990 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13050.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-03
- VIN: 1GTJC33D57F
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500. AFTER THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL HOURS, IT WOULD NO LONGER MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE SEPARATED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND THE SHOCK AND LEAF SPRING WERE THE ONLY PARTS HOLDING IT TOGETHER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 114,000.
2007 Gmc Sierra 3500 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2007 Gmc Sierra 3500.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
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