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Chevrolet Silverado

2007–2011 only

638 classified complaints 2 recalls

2,185,131 sold in the US for 2007–2011.

2.3 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2007–2011 Chevrolet Silverado models have 638 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 63,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2007–2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Silverado report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2007–2011 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 188 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 63,000 miles. 16.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 89 complaints · 0.4/10k sold

Median onset: 50,000 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 74 complaints · 0.3/10k sold

Median onset: 52,542 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 32 complaints · 0.1/10k sold

Median onset: 73,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 21 complaints · 0.1/10k sold

Median onset: 46,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 18 complaints · 0.1/10k sold

Median onset: 71,500 miles.

Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 13 complaints · 0.1/10k sold

Median onset: 98,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 12 complaints · 0.1/10k sold

Median onset: 78,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2007–2011 compare with other Silverado years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2007–2011 model years. See the full Chevrolet Silverado report for every year and full specs/safety data.