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2017 Chevrolet Silverado

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 17, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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4 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 125 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, most frequently naming the brakes, powertrain (other) and engine categories. 896 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 17, 2024

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 reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired however the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who reprogrammed and drained the transmission fluid. The dealer informed the contact that when draining the transmission, metal shavings were discovered and that it was common. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a transmission auto body where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed there was no recall and the repair was not covered under warranty due to being passed the year allowed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 10,000.

NHTSA ID
11620356
Incident
Oct 17, 2017
Mileage
10,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 21, 2024

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 performed a diagnostic stating the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,900.

NHTSA ID
11578659
Incident
Mar 19, 2024
Mileage
89,900 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 12, 2023
Fire reported

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 bottled water. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle had detached and the driveshaft had struck the transfer case. The contact was informed that the rear end and transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

NHTSA ID
11549619
Incident
Oct 6, 2023
Mileage
74,000 mi
ElectricalEngine
Filed Oct 11, 2023

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 by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

NHTSA ID
11549485
Incident
May 11, 2023
Mileage
70,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 9, 2023
Crash reported

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 police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V761000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 118,000.

NHTSA ID
11537451
Incident
Jun 19, 2023
Mileage
118,000 mi
Steering
Filed Jul 31, 2023

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 failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

NHTSA ID
11535454
Incident
Jul 29, 2023
Mileage
91,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jul 21, 2023

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 informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,564.

NHTSA ID
11533723
Incident
Jul 10, 2023
Mileage
92,564 mi
Brakes
Filed Mar 16, 2023
Crash reported1 injury reported

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 stop immediately, which caused the contact to rear-end another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow shop. The vehicle has not been deemed totaled. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ID
11512176
Incident
Mar 13, 2023
Mileage
50,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

20NA038

ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.

16NA119

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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.

18NA073

ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

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.

PIT3099T

EQUIPMENT

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 Support Center for additional support.

PIP4723D

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 step by step instructions to complete the update.

17NA186

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

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.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Silverado by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2017Viewing1250040.0
2016520
2015767052.7
201412414053.5
2013643050.8
2012682052.0
2011752048.6
2010621038.1
2009760037.9
20081622050.7
20071834258.7
200618210052.8
200531614050.7
200462215159.9
200369513862.5
2002710151266.5
2001877151366.8
20001,305201366.6
19991,660171463.5
19982790243.0
19972720038.1
19961860039.2
19952630035.9
19942100037.1
1993690037.5
1992400036.9
1991170028.0
1990250040.0
1989220042.3
1988150038.7
1987200
1985300
1984500
1982200
1980200

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.