repaired · 2022 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 GMC Sierra 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 83 owner complaints about the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-407 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 has problems
83 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
49Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
7Structure1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Steering
3Seat belts
3Suspension
2Tires
2Engine and engine cooling
118 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 49 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Sierra 2500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra 2500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500, and the recalls they led to.
- NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 08V-441
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESNo recall
In owners' words
What Sierra 2500 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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: [PHONE]). When I drove the vehicle in the dealership and had not issues driving and steering. And…
The steering wheel air bag deployed when parked and rear windows were going up and down by themselves. There was no impact.
Own a 2007 Sierra 2500?
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