general problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

My vehicle will just start up sometimes on its own with or without key in ignition, as well as set alarm off. Also, it constantly feels like the brakes are on at all times. It feels like it drags alot. And it feels like it doesn't properly have enough power when accelerating.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The brakes and power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's father's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.

The steering position sensor has a bulletin out but it needs to be a recall.

I was driving my 2007 Chevrolet silverado when the power steering, power brakes, dashboard gauges, electronic stability control, traction control stopped working simultaneously. There was a significant loss of power and the transmission shifted violently and the vehicle jerked. I was traveling in motion on a city street with traffic present while this occurred. This nearly caused an accident as I was barely able to steer the vehicle off the road.

This recall has been for a year already and yet they havent fixed the issue.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 30 mph, the front end of the vehicle would experience severe shaking and vibrating. The contact discovered that the passenger side mounting bracket for the suspension and steering had separated from the vehicle and a sub frame had fractured near the bracket. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Vehicle stabilitrack and traction control lights came on. Engine warning light came on. While attempting to turn the vehicle onto a highway acceleration ramp, the car steering wheel locked and the engine died. Could not unlock the power steering. I was towing a horse trailer well within the gross weight for the vehicle. I had a horse in the trailer at the time. I also had children in the car. After a few minutes, I was able to start the vehicle and pull into a safer area. I was not able to tow the trailer home but I was able to get the vehicle home. The car hesitated and chugged along surging into each gear. While at a stop the vehicle hesitated and the engine sputtered. I had to put the truck in neutral and put my foot on the accelerator so the car engine would not die. The transmission would surge each time I stepped on the gas. Limited turning radius on the vehicle and I was not able to make a sharp turn without a grinding noise.

On my silverado with just under 39,000 the left wheel bearing had to be replaced on 8/9/11. On 10/6/11 the right side had to be replaced. I contacted chevy and they will not look into any complaints on the failure of these wheel bearings with such little mileage. Both times my truck had to be towed. I do travel the interstate routes and an concerned about my safety and others on the road but chevy told me "I'm entitled to my opinion. ".

Power steering rack develops leaks, could possibly lead to loss of power steering.

There has not yet been a failure. Three of the four steering ball joints are loose and could fail after only 16,000 miles on my 2007 chevy 1500 truck. The chevy dealer where purchased will not make warranted repairs. What to do next?.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact felt a vibration from the steering wheel. The contact also noticed that both front tires were worn. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the front end was aligned. The failure continued and the tires were replaced every 12,000 miles due to tread wear. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000 and the current mileage was 69,800.

I bought a 2007 cherolet silverado crew cab used (19,000 mi. ) from maroone cheverolet. I noticed that the steering was shakey and there was a vibration. The salesman said that the truck had a full new car warranty and they would fix it. Note: they claimed to do a 117 point check to be gm certified! this truck shakes, wobbles and rattles from driving from normal to a little bump in the road. Transmission was klunking between gears, it is better, but not normal. The gas millage does not come close to the advertise sticker on window of 16 - 21 mpg. I am only getting 12 mpg in town and 17 mpg on the highway. About 75% of what was expected. The dealer claims this is an all normal with this truck!.