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2007 GMC Sierra 2500 Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “Steering and suspension component failure.” GMC trucks and SUVs use the GM Oil Life System (OLS) — the same algorithm as Chevrolet. Because GMC's lineup is exclusively trucks and SUVs, severe-service intervals apply to most owners (towing, hauling, off-roading). The schedule below surfaces the items most relevant to GMC's truck-focused buyer.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500.

Reported to NHTSA

Steering and suspension component failure

STEERING, SUSPENSION

5 NHTSA complaints · 2011-11 → 2017-05

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10818114
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, A BANGING NOISE WAS PRESENT UNDER THE VEHICLE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED MULTIPLE CRACKS AND SEPARATION OF THE SUBFRAME”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10716389
“I HAVE A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD CREW CAB SLT PICKUP 4D 6 FT., PURCHASED NEW IN O7, WITH ABOUT 70,000 MILES ON IT. I JUST HAD THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE COME APART. IT SEEMS THE RUBBER BOOT AND TWO METAL BANDS THAT CLAMP THE BOOT ONTO BOTH PARTS OF THE AXLE HOLD THE AXLE TOGETHER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10434334

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Takata airbag recall repair delay

AIR BAGS

39 NHTSA complaints · 2015-09 → 2020-08

“TAKATA RECALL: DEALER HAS NO IDEA WHEN REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DEFECTIVE PASSENGER AIR BAG. I HAVE REQUESTED WHEN TO EXPECT RESOLUTION OF TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. NO ONE CAN GIVE ME ANY TIMELINE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10915330
“TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN JULY OF 2015 REGARDING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR. RECALL #15438. I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND AM STILL BEING TOLD THAT THERE IS "NO REMEDY" FOR THIS RECALL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10936395
“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10944262

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Dashboard cracking near passenger airbag

AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE

8 NHTSA complaints · 2015-03 → 2018-04

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT NOTICED NUMEROUS CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AREA”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11084309
“THE DASH OF MY 2007 GMC 2500HD PICKUP TRUCK HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES INCLUDING AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG, UP AND OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HUMP, AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH. THESE CRACKS HAVE EXPANDED OVER THE PAST YEAR AND HAVE BECOME QUITE LARGE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10971883
“THE DASH BOARD OF MY 2007 NEW BODY STYLE GMC SIERRA 2500 HD IS CRACKED AT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AT THE UPPER LEFT CORNER. THIS CAN POSSIBLY CAUSE PARTS OF THE DASH TO HIT THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER WHEN AN ACCIDENT OCCURS. THE CRACK HAS BEEN GROWING STEADILY OVER TIME”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10864605

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Seat belt unexpected unbuckling while driving

SEAT BELTS

3 NHTSA complaints · 2016-04 → 2019-11

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10983296
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT INDEPENDENTLY UN-BUCKLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10862056
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11282322

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Brake rotor and line corrosion

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

6 NHTSA complaints · 2008-09 → 2017-09

“GMC-CHEVROLET PICKUP TRUCKS, YEAR 2000 TO CURRENT. BRAKE ROTORS DELAMINATING AND RUSTING, CAUSING BRAKE DISC PADS NOT TO GRIP THE ROTOR. FREQUENT PROBLEM CAUSING BRAKES TO WORK POORLY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10361189
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT 45 MPH, THE ROTORS BECAME WARPED AND BEGAN SMOKING. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. ON EACH OCCASION, THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10241960
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10894851

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Discontinued airbag and transmission control parts

AIR BAGS

3 NHTSA complaints · 2023-09 → 2026-02

“Air bag front impact sensor are no longer available from manufacturer. Airbag system in inoperable”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11718107
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11695425
“my 2007.5 GMC Duramax has been parked for 1 month, had to barrow a truck to go to work, just not willing to pay the 1600-4500 dollars that suppliers or private sellers are asking for the TCM, tried a private seller on EBAY and it turned out to be a scam”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11542757

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter (per Oil Life System)

Every 7,500 mi

Change oil when OLS reaches 0% or every 12 months. dexos1-approved synthetic required on Sierra 1500 5.3L/6.2L; dexos2 specified on Duramax diesel.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 7,500 mi

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles. Sierra and Yukon owners running 4x4 should rotate every 5,000-7,500 miles to even out drivetrain wear.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect pads, rotors, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Towing accelerates pad wear by 30-50%; check more often if towing regularly.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

DOT 3 brake fluid: test annually, replace when moisture exceeds 3% or fluid is darker than copper.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 45,000 mi

Long-life cellulose filter rated 45,000 miles. Trucks driven on unpaved roads or construction sites should inspect at every oil change.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

Severe service (towing 5,000+ lbs regularly, heavy stop-and-go): every 45,000 miles. Normal: 97,500 miles. Use Dexron-VI for 6L80/6L90, Mobil 1 LV ATF HP for 10L80/10L1000.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)

Every 45,000 mi

On 4WD models, replace every 45,000 miles. Use GM Auto-Trak II for active 4WD; GM 9986115 for selectable 4WD.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Differential Fluid (front + rear)

Every 50,000 mi

Replace front and rear axle fluid every 50,000 miles, or 25,000 miles if towing. G80 limited-slip rear axles require GM friction-modifier additive.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$150–$195

Shop

~$105–$135

DIY

~$20–$50

Drain plug + fill plug — straightforward DIY. AWD vehicles have two; budget for both.

Spark Plugs

Every 100,000 mi

Iridium spark plugs on the L83/L84 5.3L and L86/L87 6.2L V8 are rated 100,000 miles. AFM/DFM cylinder deactivation can cause uneven plug wear — check at 75,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Dex-Cool Engine Coolant

Every 50,000 mi

Dex-Cool (orange): first change at 150,000 miles or 5 years, then every 50,000. Duramax diesel uses ELC (red) — different chemistry, do not mix.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 22,500 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 22,500 miles. Sierra HD and Yukon XL owners in dusty work environments should replace at 15,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

293 crashes 1990–2024

How the 293 occupant deaths break down

232

driver deaths

61

passenger deaths

293

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2006 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

2

complaints mentioning a crash

1

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 reflects GMC's published service intervals and the Oil Life System system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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