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2007 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Airbags4955.1%
  • Body & structure77.9%
  • Brakes66.7%
  • Electrical55.6%
  • Steering33.4%
  • Seat belts33.4%
  • Suspension33.4%
  • Engine33.4%
  • Fuel system33.4%
  • Other / unspecified22.2%
  • Powertrain (other)22.2%
  • Tires & wheels22.2%
  • Visibility11.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

49
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Air bag front impact sensor are no longer available from manufacturer. Airbag system in inoperable.

NHTSA ID 11718107 · filed Feb 15, 2026

Front air bag sensor part is not available. Part number 85597996 has been discontinued without a replacement. As such, I have no airbag system on my truck.

NHTSA ID 11695425 · filed Oct 24, 2025
All 49 reports naming airbags

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

7
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT NOTICED NUMEROUS CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AREA. LARRY STOVESAND BUICK GMC IN PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND ROYAL OAKS CHEVROLET IN PADUCAH, KENTUCKY WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 103,000.

NHTSA ID 11084309 · filed Apr 10, 2018

I OWN A 2007 GMC SIRREA 2500HD SLT TRUCK AND IT HAS CRACKS IN THE DASH BOARD.WHICH FROM MY RESEARCH THESE GM TRUCKS AND MORE HAVE A HISTORY OF CRACKING AND GM REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT WOULD BE GREAT IF GM WOULD ADMIT TO THIS PROBLEM AND FIX IT AT THEIR EXPENSE.THE TRUCK WAS JUST SITTING WHEN I NOTICED THE CRACKS. THE CRACKS ARE LOCATED ABOVE THE GAUGE PANEL AND ON THE CORNER OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG.

NHTSA ID 11046226 · filed Nov 15, 2017

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

BRAKE LINES FAILED ON MY 2007 GMC 2500 AND MY 2007 GMC 1500. IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GMC VEHICLES FROM 2003 TO 2009. WHY WASN'T THESE VEHICLES RECALLED FOR THIS. I WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS OFFERING A DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR FAILED BRAKE LINES, BUT THE DEALER CHARGED ME FULL PRICE. $1,667.00. THE DISCOUNTED PRICE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE $500.00.

NHTSA ID 11025150 · filed Sep 23, 2017

ABS MODULE IS NO LONGER WORKING AND GM IS NO LONGER SUPPLYING THE PART AND NONE ARE AVAILABLE. TALKED TO REPAIR SHOPS AND IT ISN'T A FIXABLE PART LEAVING THE TRUCK WITHOUT ABS.

NHTSA ID 10894851 · filed Aug 10, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Odometer Fraud. The contact considered purchasing a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 from a local dealer. The contact stated that vehicle mileage was listed as 159,000, but the Carfax report listed the mileage as 400,000.

NHTSA ID 11679014 · filed Aug 7, 2025

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT UNKNOWN PARTS RELATED TO THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.

NHTSA ID 10955727 · filed Feb 21, 2017

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I left my vehicle for service (19 April 2023 - approximately 8:30 am CT) for an urgent safety recall to Bommarito West County GMC dealership located at 15736 Manchester, Ellisville, MO 63011 (Phone: 636-391-7200). When I drove the vehicle in the dealership and had not issues driving and steering. And when I picked it up at approximately 12:30 pm the same day the service consultant (Joshua Delanoix) did not bring the vehicle to me the same as I left it. Joshua asked that I pick it up in the parking lot, instead. I drove off the lot and noticed that the steering wheel would pull severely off to the right side when breaking causing the car to become unstable and steering towards oncoming traffic. I slowed down until I could retain better control of the vehicle to get home. Then, at approximately 4:30 pm, I drove back to the dealership and spoke to the same service consultant. He then referred me to the service manager (Pat Roberts). I explained to service manager that I could not drive the vehicle safely and requested a safety check. Pat refused to check the service work or the vehicle safety and disregarded my concerns. Afterwards, I spoke to the sales manager (Larry Buchhorn) and explained again my safety concern and he followed up with the same service manager and told me that there was nothing they could do and that the service manager's supervisor (Mike Simms) would contact me. Finally, I was allowed to drive out of the dealership with the same safety issue for the second time.

NHTSA ID 11517938 · filed Apr 19, 2023

A PRESSURE LINE ON STEERING COOLER RUSTED THROUGH AND BLEW FLUID OUT ALL OVER GRILL AND BUMPER. MAKES ONE HELL OF A NOISE WITH NO FLUID IN PUMP. I WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN IT HAPPENED AND HAD TO GO ABOUT 1/4 MILE TO PARK.

NHTSA ID 10818114 · filed Jan 5, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I HAD STARTED THE TRUCK, CONNECTED A LANDSCAPE TRAILER AND STARTED OUT OF THE YARD, I STOPPED IN THE DRIVEWAY TO CHECK THE SAFETY CHAINS. WHILE I WAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE I HEARD A BANG. WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE TRUCK THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON AND BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS WERE LOCKED.

NHTSA ID 11282322 · filed Nov 25, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SEAT BELT INDEPENDENTLY UNBUCKLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED GM CASE NUMBER: 8-293255-7588. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA ID 10983296 · filed May 3, 2017

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

AUGUST 19, 2016 TRUCK WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL.. A BRACKET ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE TRUCK BROKE AND THERE APPEARED TO BE A CRACK ON IT. WE BELIEVE THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY THE BRACKET BRAKING AND THEN MADE IT SO THAT WE COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE

NHTSA ID 10991928 · filed May 27, 2017

TRUCK WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY AT FIFTY OR FIFTY FIVE, SUDDENLY DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, WENT OFF THE ROAD AND LANDED IN TREES AND BUSHES, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THERE WERE THREE PASSENGERS. *JS

NHTSA ID 10464077 · filed Jul 3, 2012

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

GENERAL MOTORS GMC SIERRA DURAMAX EQUIPPED PICK UP TRUCKS (LMM SERIES) HAVE AN ISSUE WITH LEAKING TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES WHERE THE RUBBER HOSES ARE CRIMPED TO THE STEEL CONNECTORS. THE PROBLEM IS A FIRE HAZARD DUE TO LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. GM HAS ALREADY ISSUED REPLACEMENT OF THESE HOSES FOR THE 2008 MODEL YEAR. IN 2007 GM HAD A SPLIT YEAR OFFERING FOR THE DURAMAX. THE 2007 VERSION WAS A SERIES LBZ. IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2007 (DUE TO EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS) GMC INTRODUCED THE MODEL YEAR DESIGNATION 2007.5. THE 2007.5 WERE THE FIRST OF THE LMM SERIES. THE 2007.5 ARE IDENTICAL TO MODEL YEAR 2008. THE 2007.5 LMM SERIES HAVE THE SAME LEAKING TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE SAME DECISION AS THE 2008 MODELS. SINCE THE 2007.5 SHOW UP AS "2007" MODEL YEAR THEY HAVE NOT BEEN INCLUDED. GM HAS MISSED THIS SMALL GROUP OF 1/2 YEAR VEHICLES (I BELIEVE AN OVERSIGHT) IN THE HOSE REPLACE RECALL. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS ALREADY BEEN IDENTIFIED FOR 2008 VEHICLES THE SAME ISSUE APPLIES FOR 2007.5 MODELS. THEY SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED BUT CURRENTLY ARE NOT. I'M HOPING THAT THE AWARENESS OF THE UNUSUAL SPLIT YEAR MODELS (SERIES LMM) IS REALIZED AND THEIR VIN NUMBERS ADDED TO THE RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ID 10692424 · filed Mar 6, 2015

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND ENGINES GOES INTO REDUCED POWER MODE. DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO GO OVER 40 MPH. WHILE PULLING A TRAILER THE ENGINE DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO CLIMB HILLS OR GO OVER 25 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE AND THEY SAY GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR IT. IT'S NOT SAFE HAVING A VEHICLE THAT BREAKS DOWN IN -15 DEGREE WEATHER AND HAVING THE DEALER TELL YOU THAT THERE IS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM AND TO JUST KEEP DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10252460 · filed Dec 21, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I HAD TO REPLACE A FUEL LINE LAST FALL BECAUSE IT RUSTED THRU.. ON JUNE 6 2014 I NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE FENDER EDGE WHICH WAS FOUND TO BE A FUEL LEAK FROM A LINE ON TOP THE TANK. *TR

NHTSA ID 10597291 · filed Jun 10, 2014

AS I WAS LEAVING LAS VEGAS ON I 15, I GOT A MESSAGE OF REDUCED POWER. I WAS JUST OUT OF HEAVY TRAFFIC, TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH, WHEN THE ENGINE SLOWED TO ABOUT 1,000 RPM WITH OUT WARNING. FOUND OUT LATER THAT IT WAS A BROKEN LEAD WIRE TO THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. THE TRUCK HAD ABOUT 37,000 MILES ONIT. THE TRUCK IS A 2007 2500HD WITH 6.0 ENGINE. THE TRUCKI HAS NEVER BEEN WORKED ON,AND IS LINE NEW. DEALER INSTALLED P/N 88986255 CONNECTOR. I RECEIVED HALF OR THE COST BACK AFTER CALLING GMC. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. AS I WAS JUST OUT OF HEAVY TRAFFIC AND COULD PULL OFF OF THE ROAD. *TR

NHTSA ID 10308519 · filed Feb 10, 2010

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I OWN A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500HD PICKUP WITH 94278 MILES ON IT. THIS WEEK END THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSY FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME, AND THE LEFT ONE WAS ON ITS WAY TO FAILING. AT A COST OF 375.00 EACH I REPLACED BOTH SIDES. THIS SEEMS VERY EXCESSIVE TO ME TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS FOR THE SECOND TIME WITH LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES ON THE VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10654130 · filed Nov 11, 2014

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE RECEIVER PART OF THE HITCH SEPARATED AND FELL TO THE GROUND WITH THE TRAILER ATTACHED. THE TRAILER HITCH HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 1,600 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400.

NHTSA ID 10196111 · filed Jul 11, 2007

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CLUTCH PEDDLE BROKE OUT IN MAY 2019. PLASTIC CLUTCH MASTER PUSHED OUT OF CLUTCH PEDDLE BECAUSE OF POOR DESIGN. *TR

NHTSA ID 11327724 · filed Jun 8, 2020

GENERAL MOTORS GMC SIERRA DURAMAX EQUIPPED PICK UP TRUCKS (LMM SERIES) HAVE AN ISSUE WITH LEAKING TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES WHERE THE RUBBER HOSES ARE CRIMPED TO THE STEEL CONNECTORS. THE PROBLEM IS A FIRE HAZARD DUE TO LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. GM HAS ALREADY ISSUED REPLACEMENT OF THESE HOSES FOR THE 2008 MODEL YEAR. IN 2007 GM HAD A SPLIT YEAR OFFERING FOR THE DURAMAX. THE 2007 VERSION WAS A SERIES LBZ. IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2007 (DUE TO EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS) GMC INTRODUCED THE MODEL YEAR DESIGNATION 2007.5. THE 2007.5 WERE THE FIRST OF THE LMM SERIES. THE 2007.5 ARE IDENTICAL TO MODEL YEAR 2008. THE 2007.5 LMM SERIES HAVE THE SAME LEAKING TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE SAME DECISION AS THE 2008 MODELS. SINCE THE 2007.5 SHOW UP AS "2007" MODEL YEAR THEY HAVE NOT BEEN INCLUDED. GM HAS MISSED THIS SMALL GROUP OF 1/2 YEAR VEHICLES (I BELIEVE AN OVERSIGHT) IN THE HOSE REPLACE RECALL. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS ALREADY BEEN IDENTIFIED FOR 2008 VEHICLES THE SAME ISSUE APPLIES FOR 2007.5 MODELS. THEY SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED BUT CURRENTLY ARE NOT. I'M HOPING THAT THE AWARENESS OF THE UNUSUAL SPLIT YEAR MODELS (SERIES LMM) IS REALIZED AND THEIR VIN NUMBERS ADDED TO THE RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ID 10692424 · filed Mar 6, 2015

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WENT TO RETAILER TO GET A FLAT REPAIRED - THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NOT REPAIRABLE ANDSOLD ME A USED TIRE. WITHIN 250 MILES AFTER PURCHASE THE TREAD SEPARATED - AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRE NOR THE RETAILER WOULD HELP WITH THE SUBSTANTIAL REPAIR COSTS. *TR

NHTSA ID 10267964 · filed May 7, 2009

TIRE PRESSURE RECOMMENDED TOO HIGH. I BOUGHT A NEW 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500HD DIESEL CREW CAB LONG BED. AND THE REQUIRED TIRE PRESSURE FRONT IS 60PSI. THE REQUIRED REAR IS 80 PSI. COLD. THE DIAGNOSTICS ON DASH WARN YOU WHEN THE PRESSURE IS HIGH OR LOW BY 2LBS. THE PART THAT BOTHERS ME IS I PRIMARILY DRIVE THE TRUCK EMPTY AND IT IS VERY SQUIRRELLY AND HARD RIDING WHEN EMPTY AND TIRES AT 80 PSI. ESPECIALLY IN WET WEATHER. THE OTHER THING THAT BOTHERS ME IS THE TIRES ARE SIZE 245 75 R 16 E DESIGNED FOR NO MORE THAN 80 PSI COLD. THERE IS NO ROOM TO ALLOW LOWERING TIRE TO A SAFE PRESSURE WHEN TRUCK IS EMPTY. THE ONLY OTHER SOLUTION IS TO ADD WEIGHT TO THE BED OF THE TRUCK TO PUT TRACTION TO REAR TIRES AND I DON'T THINK THAT IS REALISTIC. BEFORE SOMEONE HAS AN ACCIDENT TRYING TO OBEY THE LABEL MAYBE THIS LABEL AND DIAGNOSTICS SHOULD BE CHANGED. *TR

NHTSA ID 10228697 · filed May 22, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

2007 GMC SIERRA IS BLOWING EXTREMELY HOT AIR BUT IT WILL NOT CLEAR ICE FROM WINDOW. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR IS SO HOT IT BURNS AND YOU CAN'T PLACE YOUR HAND ON THE DASH BECAUSE IT IS THAT HOT. BUT HE SAYS IT WILL NOT DEFROST THE WINDOW. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFROSTER DID NOT DEFROST THE UPPER PART OF THE WINDSHIELD, ONLY THE LOWER PART. *JB

NHTSA ID 10219507 · filed Feb 27, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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