The 2007 GMC Sierra has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the airbag system: the passenger frontal airbag inflator on 2500HD and 3500HD models can rupture during deployment, sending fragments toward occupants, and a corroded airbag control module can cause airbags to fail entirely.
The airbag control module corrosion issue affects vehicles exposed to road salt, snow, or water that soaks through the floor carpet, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the problem, leading to a second filing covering the same defect. On the electrical side, there are two separate fire risks. Trucks equipped with the optional dual battery setup have an undocumented amperage limit on the auxiliary battery circuit, and an overloaded fusible link can damage nearby components and start a fire. Separately, vehicles with a heated windshield washer fluid system can develop an electrical fault that causes other features to stop working, produces smoke or odor, and raises the risk of fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal airbag inflator may build up excessive pressure during deployment, causing it to rupture and scatter fragments toward occupants. This can also damage the airbag module, preventing proper deployment in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the airbag inflators.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Snow and salty water can enter the vehicle and soak the sound padding under the floor carpet. If moisture builds up, it corrodes the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) beneath, damaging its seal. This allows water inside the module, causing it to malfunction and potentially deploy airbags or seatbelt pretensioners unexpectedly.
What the fix does
The dealer will remove the sound padding above the module, inspect it, and replace the module if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles with dual batteries lack guidance on safe electrical limits for the auxiliary battery powering a trailer. An overloaded circuit can damage the fusible link and nearby components, creating a fire risk.
What the fix does
A 40-amp inline fuse will be installed, and you'll receive documentation specifying maximum amperage limits.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In certain regions, snow and salt-laden water can enter the vehicle and soak the padding under the floor carpet. If moisture builds up, it corrodes the Sensing and Diagnostic Module, compromising its seal. This can cause the airbag warning light and message to appear, or in some cases trigger unintended airbag or seatbelt pretensioner deployment.
What the fix does
The dealer will remove the acoustic padding above the Sensing and Diagnostic Module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A short circuit on the heated washer fluid heater's circuit board can overheat the control-circuit ground wire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
