2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD: common problems and reliability

The 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD has 425 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and service brakes. Owners most often flag transmission reliability problems — including shudder, grinding, failure to shift, high temperatures, and complete replacements under warranty. affects multiple model years (e.g., 2013, 2016, 2017). frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

425
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
16
Crash reports
7
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
208
service brakes
58
electrical system
37
structure
30
engine
22

Recalls affecting the 2007 Sierra 2500HD

electrical system

Campaign 08V441000

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 X…

electrical system

Campaign 10V240000

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALAN…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 20V011000

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…

electrical system

Campaign 14V407000

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,…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year, powertrain choice, and intended use. Positive feedback centers on the truck's capability, towing comfort, and the refined ride quality of the independent front suspension, particularly in newer models. Th

  • Transmission reliability problems — including shudder, grinding, failure to shift, high temperatures, and complete replacements under warranty. Affects multiple model years (e.g., 2013, 2016, 2017). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Duramax diesel high cost of ownership — very expensive repairs (quotes of $6,000+ per incident, $20,000+ total), emissions system (DEF/DPF) failures, injector failures, and general unreliability cited as reasons to avoid. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) clogging — occurs with frequent short trips or stop-and-go driving, leading to expensive cleaning ($800-$1,600) or replacement (~$12,000). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Front suspension/steering component wear — including wheel bearings and torsion bar mount failures, especially on older 4x4 models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Fuel system issues — fuel pump failures on gas and diesel models. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Sierra 2500HD.

Typical used price

Used Sierra 2500HD listings typically run $25,691–$45,898 across 2009 to 2024 model years.

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