2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that it sounded like the lifter was banging inside the engine valve. The check engine warning light was…”
filed Jul 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal, pungent odor coming from the vehicle. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. On a separate occasion, the vehicle drove roughly with an abnormal sound coming from…”
filed Mar 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 38 | 60% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 40 | 48% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 128 | 46% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 134 | 38% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 221 | 38% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 350 | 45% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 230 | 33% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 351 | 33% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 99 | 19% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 114 | 16% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 71 | 9% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 129 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.