2017 Chevrolet Silverado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (29) · Power Train (28) · Engine (11)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
106 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (896)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Diesel 2020-02-26 · 20NA038 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin explains the difference in afm and dfm engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2020-02-14 · 16NA119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover gms policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
Equipment 2020-02-07 · 18NA073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
Equipment 2020-02-04 · PIT3099T · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about installing general motors accessory parts/kits. technicians should refer to service information for information regarding most accessories. technicians may also contact partech and/or the techline customer supp
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2020-01-31 · 17NA186 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio to correct radio personalization settings on the infotainment display and a blank hvac pop-up selecting hvac control settings.
Electrical System 2020-01-31 · PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and vehicle data recorder tools, giving website address and ste
Showing the 6 most recent of 896 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-10-17 · Power Train · 10,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds, there were rattling and vibrating sensations coming from the vehicle. in addition, when driving at low speeds there was a thumping noise emitting from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the transmission needed to be …”
2024-03-21 · Power Train · 89,900 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated when the vehicle was started, there was a grinding noise coming from the engine and transmission area. the contact stated when driving the vehicle there was a hard shift when shifting gears. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who p…”
2023-10-12 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft · 74,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle made grinding sounds. the contact pulled over on the side of the roadway. upon inspection, the contact noticed flames coming from the rear differential, and the driveshaft had detached. the contact extinguished the flames with bot…”
2023-10-11 · Engine · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off and the entire instrument panel started flickering. in addition, the wheel would independently turn itself. the abs warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a lot. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired b…”
2023-08-09 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 118,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the braking system suddenly failed causing the brake pedal to become extremely hard to press and the vehicle would not immediately stop. as a result, the contact crashed into a utility pole. during the incident, no injuries were reported and no p…”
2023-07-31 · Steering · 91,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the fai…”
2023-07-21 · Engine · 92,564 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled, and the gear shifter became inoperable. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. the contact was inf…”
2023-03-16 · Service Brakes · 50,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 19v761000 (service brakes, hydraulics, service brakes, electronic stability control). the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to reduce speed and st…”
2022-08-16 · Power Train · 50,676 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated while driving 60 mph when depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to shudder. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated he continued to drive to his residence. the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with nee…”
2022-03-23 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 68,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact own a 2017 chevrolet silverado. the contact noticed that the plastic piece from the rear defroster window was sparking and smoke was coming from rear window. in addition, the plastic was melting. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear window defroster assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.