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 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500, 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 July 8, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Air bags
2Electrical system
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Service brakes
1Suspension
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2007 GMC Sierra 3500 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 3500 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 3500 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 3500, 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 3500 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V324000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
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.…
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…
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