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2017 Chevrolet Silverado Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, most often about the transmission (26% of complaints, typically around 32,500 miles). It is 10th of 18 Silverado model years by number of complaints.
Complaints125
Recalls0
Crashes reported13
Fires reported3
Injuries reported4
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Transmission
33 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.
Driving from connecticut to south carolina my truck developed a bad vibration between 45mph to 70mph. The dealer says that the transmission needs to be flushed. This vehicle has 34k for miles. They claim that no damage is being done to the transmission. This I believe is a safety issue and should be recalled. The…
Transmission is constantly jerking and hard shifting. It also lags when trying to accelerate. Tried to get it looked at under warranty and was told "welcome to the future" by the dealership. They wouldn't even drive or look at it. Feels like I've been ripped off, why even offer warranties?
Brakes
33 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while traveling at 70 MPH, the brakes failed to operate. The contact was able to stop the vehicle with his emergency brake and pulled the vehicle off to the side of the road. The contact took the vehicle to bob stall Chevrolet (7601 alvarado rd, la…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving on the highway at 50 MPH, the contact had to make a sudden stop in traffic and the brakes did not work. As a result, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a nearby collision…
Engine
16 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.
Recently I have been noticing my Silverado with less then 20,000 miles has had really low oil pressure. Around 15-20 psi at idle and the transmisson slams into gear,
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the engine leaked anti-freeze and the rpms on the instrument panel were out of order. There was also an abnormal odor of anti-freeze in the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mid state Chevrolet buick (26…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles.
I have had two sets of continental tires put on my truck and the tread keeps peeling off of them I contacted continental and they're not wanting to replace them unless I pay a prorated fee and I shouldn't have two of the manufacturer's defect I've had these problems with these tires for a long time now the first set…
Transmission shifts hard into gear when slowing down and extremely hard when towing 2,000lb empty trailer, currently at dealership to have new torque converter and pump installed. Dealership stated no metal shavings in transmission they believe. When accelerating engine rpms increase while vehicle speed decreases.…
Electrical
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: starter assembly.
Transmission shifts hard into gear when slowing down and extremely hard when towing 2,000lb empty trailer, currently at dealership to have new torque converter and pump installed. Dealership stated no metal shavings in transmission they believe. When accelerating engine rpms increase while vehicle speed decreases.…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start when the key was turned in the ignition. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to stadium Chevrolet buick gmc cadillac ([phone], located at 292 w state st, salem, oh 44460) where it was diagnosed…
Steering
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles.
The steering wheel vibrates at around 65 MPH. It feels like you are rolling over rumble strips. The dealership balanced the tires, but the vibration continues. Researching the issue indicates it may be a problem with the torque converter.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel when turning it left or right. The vehicle was taken to weber Chevrolet creve coeur (12015 olive blvd, creve coeur, mo 63141, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and steering box needed…
Air bags
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 70 MPH, he hit a deer. Only the trim of the side curtain air bags deployed with a powder substance released from the air bags. The driver and passenger-side air bags did not deploy upon impact. No injury was…
Passenger air bag off light inoperable. Check 4 wheel drive warning comes on intermittently. Dealer charged $138.00 but could not find any problems. This occurs when driving.
Body and structure
6 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: body.
The paint is chipping it has 4500 miles on it never drove on a gravel road and has chips on the hood both sides rear fender in front of wheels 61,000 dollar truck very disappointing.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, water started to leak near the driver's sun visor. The vehicle was taken to woodruff Chevrolet located at (6007 sc-101, woodruff, sc 29388), where it was diagnosed with needing antenna to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (33 complaints, typically around 32,500 miles); brakes (33 complaints, typically around 41,000 miles); engine (16 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado?
- It is 10th of 18 Silverado model years by number of complaints, with 125 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.