2007 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls and problems

The 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 has 3 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
16
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls

Recall 20V-011: Air Bags

Reported Jan 10, 2020 · 699 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N192290990.

Recall 15V-324: Air Bags

Reported May 28, 2015 · 330,198 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

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 occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.

Recall 14V-407: Electrical System

Reported Jul 2, 2014 · 9,371 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of fusible link for the auxiliary battery.

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 vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14260.

2007 GMC Sierra 3500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags7
Electrical System2
Power Train2
Service Brakes2
Engine2
Suspension1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Suspension › Rear — 1
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 36,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Jul 8, 2025
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.
Engine · at 260,000 miles · reported Feb 8, 2018
The contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 3500. The contact noticed black smoke in his home. He then noticed that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department was not contacted because the contact was able to contain the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed and remained at the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact suffered minor burns, which did not require medical attention. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.
Air Bags · at 70,000 miles · reported Apr 12, 2017
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. Still own the vehicle.
Air Bags · reported Feb 1, 2017
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 manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Air Bags · at 28,000 miles · reported Oct 21, 2016
It is totally unacceptable for it to take over a year for a dealer to receive the parts to complete a safety recall. When I contacted GM they told me they recommended I have no one sitting in the passenger seat, which was their only solution at this time. Meanwhile I suffered from the loss of use of my vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500: 20V-011 (air bags), 15V-324 (air bags), 14V-407 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500?

Owners report air bags problems most often (7 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 36,000 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.