2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Consumer Reviews

Not the best

Written by: Dave on 08/12/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Work Truck 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this Silverado classic ext cab 2wd in oct 06 for 25k. Trade value now is 6500. Two reasons, the first is the 4.3 vortec v-6. It is way underpowered. The transmission grinds and tries to shift too much between 35- 40 mph. I had the transmission replaced at 30 K (unacceptable). I wanted to give GM another shot after driving Fords for so long. I will not do it again. Vehicle rides good and I get about 17.5 mpg around town.

Favorite Features

100,000 mile warranty, color, seats.

Suggested Improvements

No v-6 option for ext cab. Better trim for work truck

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In my opinion

Written by: IN MY OPINION on 07/17/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LT1 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

When I bought this truck it was my first major purchase on a vehicle. I'm now 23 years old, I drive at least 60 miles a day back and forth to work. Gas mileage is what you'd expect from a truck, good for this size truck, but gas prices stink now so. Unlike everyone else my brakes don't and never have made noise. The seats creak a little and the fuel pump is a little loud. It's probably going to die soon, oh well. It does drive extremely well for a truck. The truck is everything I expected from Chevrolet. All I've pretty much done is service it, no major issues. People crying about the hood design and rock chips, get a bug deflector, it works, imagine that. Am still on original tires, brakes.

Favorite Features

Overall design, interior space, smooth ride, automatic dual climate controls, 100k warranty, locking differential, looks great with Silverstar headlights and foglights. Quiet ride, even with the cheap factory tires.

Suggested Improvements

You don't buy a Chevrolet for ultimate luxury. It's not a Lexus. Yeah the steering makes a little clunk noise occasionally. oh well, quit crying. Only thing I'd change is angle of center portion of dash. would have it straight so I could install a DVD unit and everyone enjoy it, not just me.

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Having 2nd thoughts

Written by: 07 OWNER on 07/06/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LT1 4dr Extended Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bought new in Oct 06, like how it drove and performed, very comfortable however now after owning it for 21 months the steering/suspension makes all kinds of noise and feels like it's going to fall apart when going over any uneven surface. The transmission sometimes shifts hard when the truck's still warming up in the morning, the original tires are crap and are already wearing out after only 22000 miles, the front tires are especially bad even after being balanced and rotated regulary. The headliner is pulling loose around the edges. The truck has good acceleration and is great at high speeds on the highway but the front end/steering system is probably the worst of any vehicle I've owned.

Favorite Features

Interior comfort, AC, low end acceleration, highway ride.

Suggested Improvements

Steering/suspension system, better original tires, fit and finish.

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I love my truck

Written by: Kev on 05/25/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LT3 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have had this truck for about 2.5 years now and I still love it. There are a few minor issues I have but overall I love it. I wish Chevy did more to protect the front hood area, the overhang is a bullseye for flying rocks. Just recently started noticing a humming sound from the dash at around 50mph but below or above that I do not hear it. And just started getting squeaky brakes. Other than that I get about 19-20 mpg on the highway and for normal stop and go traffic commuting I get on average 16mpg.

Favorite Features

Comfort. Good mileage for a fullsize truck.

Suggested Improvements

Redesign the hood. I know flying rocks from cars/trucks is probably not thought of in design but owning a truck for a week and having dings in the hood stinks. Windows cannot be helped but be a little forward thinking on the paint.

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Alright Truck

Written by: Taildancer on 05/06/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LT1 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Just bought this used 2007 and already had it to the shop. Steering shaft making noise (replaced), speaker making noise (replaced), brakes sqeeking alot (cleaned). I guess we will see what happens from here out, but I do love the mileage I am getting (18-19) on road and (14-15) in town. I really think this maybe as smooth of a ride as your going to get out of a truck and that was one of the main selling points to me. Like riding in a car on the highway. Chevy need's to fix these few problem's. Seem's that there are alot of the same issue's out there so you would think they would fix them soon.

Favorite Features

Smooth ride, gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

Brakes, cheap speakers, steering issues.

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It's the best

Written by: It's the best on 04/09/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LT3 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

We bought this to replace a worn-out 2001 GMC Sierra. It is everything we wanted. Great comfort, great room, nicely appointed. Pulls all four of our boats like a breeze. Our 17 yr old daughter has no comfort complaints when riding in the rear seat. This purchase was done online as a dealership trade at a distance of some three hundred miles from my dealer to the one with the truck. Got $7000 off from Chevrolet and $3500 off from GM card. How could we not afford this truck? We also like this better than a 2005 Tahoe we had for about a year.

Favorite Features

Color, style, ride, roominess, leather.

Suggested Improvements

Go back to disk brakes in the rear. We had them in 2001.

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Good deal and gas mileage

Written by: tom on 03/27/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 6.5 ft. SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Bought brand new with 100k warranty, auto, air, tint, cloth 60/40 seats. work truck. Gets 500 miles to the tank on the highway in Utah. About 21- 22. 19 all around. No problems so far, hauls boat ok. Paid 15k with two ski season passes plus 10 additional. Now have close to thirty and tires are starting to show wear.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

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Beautiful truck that get's lots of looks

Written by: Andrew Tillcock on 02/09/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LT3 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned my Burgandy Z71 Silverado for only a short time now but have driven and owned many other brands of trucks,(Ford, Dodge, Toyota) And this is by far the best. I am a big fan of the classic body style and am not a fan of the new boxy looking one.The ride is comparable to many cadillac's i have driven and yes even with the four wheel drive! I love how my new Silverado sits up high and rides like a Cadillac. I am able to acheive 20 miles to the gallon with mainly highway driving and a little city mix. Excellent for my big beauty. I have OnStar, Bose system, heated seats that feel like a massage and I love the information center. This is a serous truck and the best i've owned or driven yet

Favorite Features

High ride, smooth ride, Onstar, heated seats, and great gas milwage! Beautiful lines, durability.

Suggested Improvements

Stick with the winner the classic Silverado we all know and love!

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Not what lifelong Chevy owner expected

Written by: Texas Native on 01/24/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LT2 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I guess I expect more for my money but this was a total rip off. A lifelong Chevy owner & family we purchased it in January 07. Since then, constant brake squeaking, steering column moaning and now the overhead compartment broke loose! After reading all these other problems people have had, I would not recommend this truck - with the price you pay, Chevy needs to learn to make a truck that doesn't fall apart. Seriously disappointed. The dealer has done all work on it and even they tell me Chevy knows that brakes are their #1 problem. Save your money - buy something else that's not in the shop every month! With domestic junk like this, no wonder GM is having a hard time.

Favorite Features

Dual a/c, 4x4 truck height, option for 4x4 mode.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the brake problem, the steering column problem, the transmission slippage, make a vehicle that stays put together!

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What Happened To Quality?

Written by: Chevys Lemon on 01/15/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 6.5 ft. SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

My Silverado 1500 Classic has already had to have the rotors and drums turned! What has happened to Chevy's quality? It took the dealership-2 tries to even figure out what was going on. In town driving only--it has the tow pkg--which I don't use. The mpg is horrible. Have been a Chevy family for a long time but no more.

Favorite Features

Comfy ride. Dual climate controls.

Suggested Improvements

The braking system. QC needs checked.

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