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Silverado 1500 GMT900

Years
2007–2013
Body
Pickup
Seats
6
Drive
4WD, 4WD/AWD, RWD
Transmission
Automatic and CVT
Fuel
Gasoline, flex-fuel (E85), and hybrid

Engines

Fuel economy

Every version the EPA tested, with fuel economy in miles per gallon.

Vortec 4800 Gen IV

YearTransmissionDrivePowertrainCity / hwy / combined
2007Automatic 4-spd4WD/AWDGasoline13 / 18 / 15
2007Automatic 4-spdRWDGasoline14 / 19 / 16
2008Automatic 4-spd4WD/AWDGasoline14 / 18 / 16
2008Automatic 4-spdRWDGasoline14 / 19 / 16
2009Automatic 4-spd4WD/AWDGasoline14 / 18 / 15
2009Automatic 4-spdRWDGasoline14 / 19 / 16
2010Automatic 4-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)13 / 18 / 1510 / 13 / 11 mpg on E85
2010Automatic 4-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)14 / 19 / 1610 / 14 / 12 mpg on E85
2011Automatic 4-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)13 / 18 / 1510 / 13 / 11 mpg on E85
2011Automatic 4-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)14 / 19 / 1610 / 14 / 12 mpg on E85
2012Automatic 4-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)13 / 18 / 1510 / 13 / 11 mpg on E85
2012Automatic 4-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)14 / 19 / 1610 / 14 / 12 mpg on E85
2013Automatic 4-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)13 / 18 / 1510 / 13 / 11 mpg on E85
2013Automatic 4-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)14 / 19 / 1610 / 14 / 12 mpg on E85

Vortec 5300 Gen IV

YearTransmissionDrivePowertrainCity / hwy / combined
2007Automatic 4-spd4WD/AWDGasoline14 / 19 / 16
2007Automatic 4-spd440-5804WD/AWDFlex-fuel (E85)14 / 18 / 1610 / 14 / 12 mpg on E85
2007Automatic 4-spdRWDGasoline15 / 20 / 17
2007Automatic 4-spd470-610RWDFlex-fuel (E85)14 / 20 / 1611 / 15 / 12 mpg on E85
2008Automatic 4-spd4WD/AWDGasoline14 / 19 / 16
2008Automatic 4-spd390-5404WD/AWDFlex-fuel (E85)14 / 19 / 1611 / 14 / 12 mpg on E85
2008Automatic 4-spdRWDGasoline15 / 20 / 17
2008Automatic 4-spd390-540RWDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 20 / 1711 / 15 / 13 mpg on E85
2009Automatic 4-spd4WD/AWDGasoline14 / 19 / 16
2009Automatic 4-spd4WD/AWDFlex-fuel (E85)14 / 19 / 1610 / 14 / 12 mpg on E85
2009Automatic 4-spdRWDGasoline14 / 20 / 16
2009Automatic 4-spdRWDFlex-fuel (E85)14 / 20 / 1611 / 15 / 13 mpg on E85
2009Automatic 6-spd4WD/AWDGasoline14 / 20 / 16
2009Automatic 6-spd4WD/AWDFlex-fuel (E85)14 / 20 / 1610 / 15 / 12 mpg on E85
2009Automatic 6-spdRWDGasoline14 / 20 / 16
2009Automatic 6-spdRWDFlex-fuel (E85)14 / 20 / 1610 / 15 / 12 mpg on E85
2009Automatic 6-spd450RWDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 21 / 1711 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2010Automatic 6-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 21 / 1711 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2010Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 21 / 1711 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2010Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 22 / 1811 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2011Automatic 6-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 21 / 1711 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2011Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 21 / 1711 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2011Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 22 / 1811 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2012Automatic 6-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 21 / 1711 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2012Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 21 / 1711 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2012Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 22 / 1811 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2013Automatic 6-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 21 / 1711 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2013Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 21 / 1711 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85
2013Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)15 / 22 / 1811 / 16 / 13 mpg on E85

Vortec 6000 Gen IV

YearTransmissionDrivePowertrainCity / hwy / combined
2007Automatic 4-spd4WD/AWDGasoline13 / 17 / 15
2007Automatic 4-spdRWDGasoline13 / 18 / 15
2008Automatic 4-spd4WD/AWDGasoline13 / 17 / 14
2008Automatic 4-spdRWDGasoline13 / 18 / 15
2009Automatic (variable gear ratios)4WD/AWDHybridHYBRID20 / 20 / 20
2009Automatic (variable gear ratios)RWDHybridHYBRID21 / 22 / 21
2009Automatic 6-spd4WD/AWDGasoline13 / 18 / 15
2009Automatic 6-spdRWDGasoline14 / 19 / 16
2010Automatic (variable gear ratios)4WDHybridHYBRID21 / 22 / 21
2010Automatic (variable gear ratios)RWDHybridHYBRID21 / 22 / 22
2011Automatic (variable gear ratios)4WDHybridHYBRID20 / 23 / 21
2011Automatic (variable gear ratios)RWDHybridHYBRID20 / 23 / 21
2012Automatic (variable gear ratios)4WDHybridHYBRID20 / 23 / 21
2012Automatic (variable gear ratios)RWDHybridHYBRID20 / 23 / 21
2013Automatic (variable gear ratios)4WDHybridHYBRID20 / 23 / 21
2013Automatic (variable gear ratios)RWDHybridHYBRID20 / 23 / 21

Vortec 6200 Gen IV

YearTransmissionDrivePowertrainCity / hwy / combined
2009Automatic 6-spd4WD/AWDFlex-fuel (E85)12 / 19 / 149 / 14 / 11 mpg on E85
2009Automatic 6-spdRWDFlex-fuel (E85)13 / 19 / 1510 / 14 / 11 mpg on E85
2010Automatic 6-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)12 / 19 / 149 / 13 / 11 mpg on E85
2010Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)13 / 19 / 1510 / 14 / 11 mpg on E85
2011Automatic 6-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)12 / 18 / 149 / 13 / 10 mpg on E85
2011Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)12 / 18 / 149 / 13 / 11 mpg on E85
2012Automatic 6-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)12 / 18 / 149 / 13 / 11 mpg on E85
2012Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)13 / 18 / 149 / 13 / 11 mpg on E85
2013Automatic 6-spdFFV4WDFlex-fuel (E85)12 / 18 / 149 / 13 / 11 mpg on E85
2013Automatic 6-spdFFVRWDFlex-fuel (E85)13 / 18 / 149 / 13 / 11 mpg on E85

Recalls

Recalls cover every Silverado 1500 built in 2007–2013, including versions without a naturally aspirated V8.

  1. Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleModel years 2007–2011Recall date Feb 5, 2021

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    What can happen
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    The fix
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
    NHTSA campaign 21V050000
  2. Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleModel years 2012Recall date Feb 5, 2021

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    What can happen
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    The fix
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328770.
    NHTSA campaign 21V051000
  3. Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleModel years 2007–2009Recall date Feb 5, 2021

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    What can happen
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    The fix
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.
    NHTSA campaign 21V052000
  4. Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleModel years 2009–2010, 2013Recall date Feb 5, 2021

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."

    What can happen
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    The fix
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328790.
    NHTSA campaign 21V053000
  5. Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleModel years 2010–2013Recall date Feb 5, 2021

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    What can happen
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    The fix
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
    NHTSA campaign 21V054000
  6. Equipment › Other › LabelsModel years 2013Recall date Oct 30, 2015

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.

    What can happen
    Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
    The fix
    GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. 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 13365.
    NHTSA campaign 13V544000
  7. Electrical system › IgnitionModel years 2011–2012Recall date Dec 30, 2014

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

    What can happen
    If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
    The fix
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.
    NHTSA campaign 14V827000
  8. Fuel system, dieselModel years 2012–2013Recall date Dec 11, 2013

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.

    What can happen
    If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13420.
    NHTSA campaign 13V615000
  9. Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft deviceModel years 2013Recall date Jan 2, 2013

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.

    What can happen
    As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
    The fix
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.
    NHTSA campaign 13V001000
  10. Steering › LinkagesModel years 2011Recall date Jun 28, 2011

    GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.

    What can happen
    THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    The fix
    GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
    NHTSA campaign 11V339000
  11. Suspension › Rear › Axle › SpindleModel years 2011Recall date Jan 6, 2011

    GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.

    What can happen
    THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
    The fix
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
    NHTSA campaign 11V007000
  12. Suspension › Rear › Axle › SpindleModel years 2011Recall date Dec 17, 2010

    GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO LD AND GMC SIERRA LD VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.

    What can happen
    THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
    The fix
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
    NHTSA campaign 10V643000
  13. EquipmentModel years 2010Recall date Sep 3, 2010

    MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

    What can happen
    AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
    The fix
    MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
    NHTSA campaign 10E043000
  14. Equipment adaptive/mobilityModel years 2008Recall date Aug 3, 2009

    QUALITY VANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2005 AND NOVEMBER 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.

    What can happen
    THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
    The fix
    QUALITY VANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR QUALITY VANS AT 1-480-464-7007.
    NHTSA campaign 09V325000
  15. Electrical systemModel years 2007–2008Recall date Aug 28, 2008

    GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.

    What can happen
    THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
    The fix
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
    NHTSA campaign 08V441000
  16. Exterior lighting › HeadlightsModel years 2007–2008Recall date Aug 11, 2008

    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

    What can happen
    WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    The fix
    K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
    NHTSA campaign 08E050000
  17. Wheels › HubModel years 2007Recall date Dec 17, 2007

    CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

    What can happen
    WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    The fix
    FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
    NHTSA campaign 07E106000
  18. Equipment › ElectricalModel years 2007Recall date Aug 28, 2007

    CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

    What can happen
    IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
    The fix
    ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
    NHTSA campaign 07E066000

Owner complaints

3,316 of the 4,368 owner complaints NHTSA holds for 2007–2013 Silverado 1500s come from cars with a naturally aspirated V8, going by the VIN. The rest are from other engines (654) or couldn’t be matched to an engine (398).

Vortec 5300 Gen IV
2480
Vortec 4800 Gen IV
720
Vortec 6000 Gen IV
75
Vortec 6200 Gen IV
41

Most-reported components

ComponentComplaintsModel years
Air bags16962007–2013
Unknown or other5052007–2013
Structure3972007–2013
Electrical system2842007–2013
Engine2672007–2013
Power train1362007–2013
Suspension992007–2013
Electronic stability control (ESC)832007–2013
Vehicle speed control772007–2013
Service brakes692007–2013

Fuel economy from the EPA, downloaded Nov 8, 2026. Recalls and complaints from NHTSA, fetched Nov 8, 2026.