VIN REPORT
1GCEC14X77Z6372562007 CHEVROLET SilveradoLS
Risk Score
26
MODERATE RISK
out of 100
Safety Recalls
2 Found
2 campaigns
NHTSA Complaints
None
No complaints filed
Safety Rating
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
Vehicle Age
19 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
Safety Grade
C-
Score: 71/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
📄
Executive Summary
2007 CHEVROLET Silverado was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 2 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase.
- ▸2 open recalls — verify these have been repaired before purchase
- ▸Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
26/100
Moderate Risk
2 moderate risk signals detected. Negotiate accordingly and verify service history.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
Contributing Risk Factors — 2 detected
Critical deferred maintenance — safety-critical components overdue
+20
2 model-wide recalls on record
+6
Critical Alerts
Title Brand CheckMined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle
Vehicle SpecificationsDecoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- Silverado
- Year
- 2007
- Trim / Series
- LS
- Body Style
- Pickup
- Vehicle Type
- TRUCK
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 6-cyl 4.3L
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Assembly
- ROANOKE, INDIANA, UNITED STATES (USA)
- GVWR
- Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Assembly Plant QualityPlant: ROANOKE, INDIANA
CQuality55/100
Standard📍 ROANOKE, INDIANA
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety
Safety IntelligenceComposite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
Overall Safety Grade
C-
Score: 71/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety21/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
30/100Moderate
- ▸Airbag system recall
Modern Safety Index
0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Lemon Law Risk Indicator
Moderate- ⚠2 recalls on same component: Safety Systems
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
Recalls
Deferred Failure RiskComponents and defects approaching or past their known service milestones
100/100
Critical Deferred Risk
Critical deferred failure risk — 4 safety-critical or high-cost components are past their service interval. Without immediate attention, repair costs will compound significantly.
⚠No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~228,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
EST. OVERDUECriticalTiming Chain Tensioner
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 19 yr · Past due by age
Service Timing Chain Tensioner immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
EST. OVERDUECriticalWater Pump
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 19 yr · Past due by age
Service Water Pump immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
EST. OVERDUEHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 19 yr · Past due by age
Service Transmission Fluid / Service immediately — already past the 60,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 19 yr · Past due by age
Service Coolant Flush immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
EST. OVERDUEModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 19 yr · Past due by age
Service Spark Plugs (iridium/platinum) immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
EST. OVERDUEModerateFuel Injectors
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 19 yr · Past due by age
Service Fuel Injectors immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
CASCADECriticalFailure Cascade
Cascade already triggered — downstream damage likely in progress
Have a specialist inspect all systems connected to the failed component before purchase
One failed component has created stress on connected systems. Repair costs compound quickly — a $500 fix can become $3,000+ if cascade damage is ignored.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
22 RECALLS
ℹ
NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 2 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)
Average repair completion across 2 recalls is ~75%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.
75%
avg repaired
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
CHEVROLET Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
87%Fair
CHEVROLET completes recalls at a fair rate (87%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~20 months.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
Avg Fix Time
20mo
#21V052000
May 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
SummaryGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B."
Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."
These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.Read full details...
ConsequenceAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Est. Repair Completion~75%
~25% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
#21V050000
May 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
SummaryGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A."
Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B."
These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.Read full details...
ConsequenceAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Est. Repair Completion~75%
~25% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
Recall IntelligenceDetailed analysis of recall history and severity
Recall Age — How Long Open
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
5yr openAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
5yr openLast Recall
4 yrs ago
05/02/2021
Systems Recalled
Safety Systems
Recall Remedy Breakdown
2
Part Replacements
0
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
⚠ 2 recalls are over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.
Complaints
Component Failure Cascade RiskKnown patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures
CriticalEGR issue detected
▸ Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines
HighABS issue detected
▸ Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances
Details & Analysis
Legal & Regulatory ActionsKnown class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
Financial
5-Year Total Cost of OwnershipEstimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
$48,304
~$805/mo over 5 yrs
$0.2/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$9,190
Maintenance
$21,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$3,000
Depreciation
$5,114
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $48,304 (~$805/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Negotiation AmmunitionUse these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down
2 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$1,000
2 recalls over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$800
Total recommended deduction−$1,800
Pre-Purchase Inspection ChecklistTailored for the 2007 CHEVROLET Silverado — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
HIGH
Inspect for egr issue detected — ask for repair records
Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines
HIGH
Inspect for abs issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, S
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanc
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
Recall Probability ForecastEstimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
Maintenance ScheduleOEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
History & Auctions
Insurance Cost EstimateEstimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Full Coverage
$1,510–$1,930/yr
~$126–$161/mo
Liability Only
$590–$750/yr
~$49–$63/mo
Category: Truck
▲ Moderate theft risk: +8% to comprehensive premium▼ 19-year-old vehicle: −28% (lower ACV reduces comprehensive/collision cost)
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
Market & Background SignalsTheft risk, fleet history, dealer patterns, and emissions compliance
Theft Risk
Moderate
2.5× national average · 27/1,000 vehicles
Recovery rate:68%of stolen CHEVROLET Silverados are recovered
CHEVROLET Silverado has a moderately elevated theft risk (2.5× average).
Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty HistoryFederal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations
CHEVROLET has been fined $35M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Delayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001.
2014$35MDelayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001
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Complete Data TableAll decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 1GCEC14X77Z637256 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | Silverado |
| Trim | LS |
| Series | 1/2 Ton |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Pickup |
| Doors | 2 |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement (L) | 4.3 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Assembly City | ROANOKE |
| Assembly Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 1GC |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 7 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | 7 |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | Z |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 637256 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 2 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 0 |
VIN Structure DecodeISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
1
1
G
2
C
3
E
4
C
5
1
6
4
7
X
8
7
9
7
10
Z
11
6
12
3
13
7
14
2
15
5
16
6
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
1
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
G
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
C
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
EC14X
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
7
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
7
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
Z
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
637256
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"7" → 2007
Unambiguous model year
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 4/15/2026, 9:41:48 AM.