Chevrolet

Silverado HD (2nd)

2007-2014 · Heavy-Duty Truck · 18 engines
Best Engine Recommended (4.4)
1,903 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
58 Fire Reports
129 Crash Reports

Engine Reliability Comparison

LZE

3.5L 6-cyl
Recommended (4.4)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
1

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

GMC L Series (2003-2003)PONTIAC G6 (2005-2010)CHEVROLET Malibu (2004-2007)CHEVROLET Cobalt (2005-2010)NISSAN Versa (2012-2019)CHEVROLET Impala (2006-2016)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)CHEVROLET Monte Carlo (2008-2008) +8 more

LFW - SIDI, VVT, E85 MAX, ALUM

3.0L 6-cyl
Recommended (4.4)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

brakes
1
steering
1

Known Issues

Brakes Issues (1 complaints)
Steering Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

CADILLAC SRX (2010-2016)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2007-2014)

LLV - MFI, VVT

2.9L 4-cyl Turbo
Recommended (4.1)
2 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

fuel system
2

Known Issues

Fuel System Issues (2 complaints)

Also found in

CHEVROLET Colorado (2004-2012)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2007-2014)SATURN Ion (2003-2007)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2000-2006)GMC Sierra 1500 (2007-2013)CADILLAC SRX (2004-2009)

LE5

2.4L 4-cyl
Recommended (4.1)
2 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

body
2

Known Issues

Body/Trim Issues (2 complaints)

Also found in

CHEVROLET Monte Carlo (2010-2010)CHEVROLET HHR (2006-2011)PONTIAC G6 (2005-2010)SATURN Sky (2007-2010)CHEVROLET Malibu (2004-2007)CHEVROLET Cobalt (2005-2010)CHEVROLET Malibu (2000-2003)FIAT 500 Cabrio (2012-2012) +24 more

L9H

6.2L 8-cyl
Recommended (4.1)
2 complaints 2.0 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
2

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (2 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)CADILLAC Escalade (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Tahoe (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Chevy Van (2001-2001)GMC Sierra 1500 (2000-2006)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)CHEVROLET Astro (2005-2005)GMC Terrain (2010-2017) +10 more

LLR

3.7L 5-cyl
Recommended (3.8)
7 complaints 3.5 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
6
safety systems
6
steering
1

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (6 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (6 complaints)
Steering Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

JEEP Liberty (2002-2007)CHEVROLET Colorado (2004-2012)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)HUMMER H3 (2006-2010)GMC Canyon (2004-2012)HUMMER H2 4-Dr W/Sab (2008-2008)ISUZU I-370 (2007-2007) +10 more

LY5

5.3L 8-cyl
⚠️ Caution (3.1)
26 complaints 13.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
12
body
8
electrical
7
other
4
brakes
2

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (12 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (8 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (7 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)GMC L Series (2003-2003)CHEVROLET Avalanche (2008-2008)CHEVROLET C Series (2008-2008)CHEVROLET Tahoe (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Suburban (2007-2014)CHEVROLET T6500 (2007-2007)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2014-2018) +15 more

L18

8.1L 8-cyl
⚠️ Caution (2.2)
4 complaints 4.0 per year Gasoline
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
1
other
1
brakes
1
engine
1
cooling
1

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (1 complaints)
Brakes Issues (1 complaints)
Engine Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Suburban (2003-2003)CHEVROLET Avalanche (2006-2006)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2001-2006)GMC Savana (2002-2002)CHEVROLET Sierra (2003-2003)CHEVROLET S-10 (2001-2001)GMC S Series (2002-2002)CHEVROLET Tahoe (2007-2014) +44 more

L96 - Flex Fuel: Gas/Ethanol, IRON

6.0L 8-cyl
Avoid (1.9)
55 complaints 7.2 per year Gasoline
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

brakes
12
electrical
10
safety systems
9
engine
8
wheels tires
5

Known Issues

Brakes Issues (12 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (10 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (9 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Suburban (2007-2014)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)GMC Terrain (2010-2017)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)GMC Canyon (2004-2012)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2015-2019) +5 more

LC9

5.3L 8-cyl
Avoid (1.8)
498 complaints 50.0 per year Gasoline
6 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
104
engine
99
electrical
81
body
77
safety systems
71

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (104 complaints)
Engine Issues (99 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (81 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Avalanche (2008-2008)CHEVROLET Tahoe (2007-2014)FORD Fusion (2006-2012)CHEVROLET Suburban (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2019-2025)HYUNDAI Sonata (2011-2014)CHEVROLET Trailblazer (2002-2009) +12 more

LML

6.6L 8-cyl Turbo
Avoid (1.5)
255 complaints 59.2 per year Diesel
4 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

fuel system
59
safety systems
51
engine
37
transmission
29
other
29

Known Issues

Fuel System Issues (59 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (51 complaints)
Engine Issues (37 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)GMC Savana (2003-2025)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2014-2018)GMC Canyon (2015-2025)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)GMC Terrain (2010-2017)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)GMC Canyon (2004-2012) +12 more

L96

6.0L 8-cyl / 364 hp
Avoid (1.4)
212 complaints 18.4 per year Gasoline
11 fire reports 1 fatality
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
85
electrical
33
body
26
engine
25
transmission
22

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (85 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (33 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (26 complaints)

Also found in

ISUZU Npr Xd (2016-2016)GMC Yukon (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Suburban (2007-2014)ISUZU Npr (2012-2012)GMC Savana (2003-2025)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2014-2018)ISUZU Npr (2013-2013)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013) +12 more

LMG

5.3L 8-cyl
Avoid (1.2)
178 complaints 29.0 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
6 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

body
55
other
54
safety systems
32
electrical
24
engine
15

Known Issues

Body/Trim Issues (55 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (32 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (24 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)GMC L Series (2003-2003)CHEVROLET Avalanche (2008-2008)CHEVROLET HHR (2006-2011)CHEVROLET Tahoe (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Suburban (2007-2014)GMC Savana (2003-2025)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2014-2018) +25 more

LMM

6.6L 8-cyl
Avoid (1.2)
111 complaints 27.8 per year Diesel
2 fire reports 3 fatalities
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
57
other
16
body
10
engine
10
fuel system
7

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (57 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (10 complaints)
Engine Issues (10 complaints)

Also found in

GMC C4500 (2008-2008)CHEVROLET Kodiak (2007-2007)GMC C5500 (2008-2008)GMC Sierra 1500 (2000-2006)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)CHEVROLET C5500 (2007-2007)GMC C4500 (2007-2007)DODGE Ram (2002-2008) +13 more

L20

4.8L 8-cyl
Avoid (1.1)
160 complaints 33.2 per year Gasoline
8 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
40
other
30
body
28
brakes
26
transmission
24

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (40 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (28 complaints)
Brakes Issues (26 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Savana (2003-2025)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2007-2014)GMC Sierra 1500 (2007-2013)GMC Sierra HD (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Express (2003-2025)

LMM - Direct Port Injection

6.6L 8-cyl
Avoid (1.1)
35 complaints 35.0 per year
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

other
10
safety systems
6
body
5
brakes
4
electrical
3

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (6 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (5 complaints)
Brakes Issues (4 complaints)

Also found in

CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2007-2014)GMC Sierra 1500 (2007-2013)GMC Sierra HD (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Express (2003-2025)FORD Super Duty (2000-2007)KIA Sorento (2003-2009)

LV3 - VVT, Aluminum, E85 Max

4.3L 6-cyl
Avoid (1.0)
91 complaints 42.0 per year Gasoline
2 fatalities
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
19
body
14
steering
12
transmission
10
electrical
10

Known Issues

Engine Issues (19 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (14 complaints)
Steering Issues (12 complaints)

Also found in

FORD Fusion (2006-2012)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2014-2018)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)CHEVROLET N300 (2015-2015)NISSAN Altima (2013-2018)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2015-2019)GMC Sierra 1500 (2014-2018) +3 more

L61/LBZ

2.2L 4-cyl
Avoid (1.0)
45 complaints 45.0 per year Gasoline
4 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

brakes
13
steering
10
transmission
10
electrical
6
fuel system
4

Known Issues

Brakes Issues (13 complaints)
Steering Issues (10 complaints)
Transmission Issues (10 complaints)

Also found in

CHEVROLET HHR (2006-2011)CHEVROLET W3500 (2007-2007)SATURN Sl (2002-2002)CHEVROLET Colorado (2004-2012)GMC Sierra 1500 (2000-2006)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)CHEVROLET W3500 (2006-2006)CHEVROLET SSR (2003-2006) +9 more

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Chevrolet Silverado HD regardless of engine variant.

Safety Systems Issues (331 complaints)
safety_systems critical
Electrical System Issues (239 complaints)
electrical critical
Body/Trim Issues (225 complaints)
body critical
Engine Issues (222 complaints)
engine critical
Transmission Issues (200 complaints)
transmission critical

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD problems?

The 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD has accumulated 1,903 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Safety Systems, Electrical System, Body/Trim. As with any used vehicle, a pre-purchase inspection and vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Chevrolet Silverado HD engine is most reliable?

The 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD was offered with 18 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 5.3L 8-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD a good used car?

The 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD can be a solid used car purchase depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 1,903 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD have?

The 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD has 1,903 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD?

There are 0 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Silverado HD?

Before buying a used Chevrolet Silverado HD, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Safety Systems, Electrical System, Body/Trim, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 1,903 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-04-06.

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