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2017 GMC Sierra Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Sierra, most often about the transmission (38% of complaints, typically around 10,000 miles). It is 9th of 18 Sierra model years by number of complaints.

Complaints61
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported1
Injuries reported0

Most common 2017 GMC Sierra problems

  1. Transmission

    23 complaints · 38%

    Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    Transmission harsh 1-2 shift when it is under light throttle and sometime does not shift or make nose. GMC dealer are aware about this issues on all gm truck model of 2015 to 2017 with 8sped transmission since april 2017. I have attached documents given by dealer.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 10,000 miles
    Truck lags power when pressing the gas pedal at times after putting transmission into drive from reverse. Transmission shifts hard into and out of first gear and at times feels like it is skipping 2nd gear during a downshift.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 9,800 miles

  2. Brakes

    20 complaints · 33%

    Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles.

    The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra ld. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the front passenger side wheel locked inadvertently. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the attached trailer which caused the trailer to jackknife. The driver alert warning light…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 51,117 miles
    My brakes are not working to its full potential. I believe my vacuum pump is going back on my truck. I noticed last week that I was driving out of a parking lot and coming to a stop sign and I pressed my brakes and it was not working properly. I had to release the brake and slam on the brakes again almost causing a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 50,000 miles

  3. Electrical

    6 complaints · 10%

    Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles.

    When reverse is activated at night, the backup camera comes on at full brightness and is not dimmable. The bright screen prevents view of the passenger side mirror and significantly reduces visibility in the driver side mirror while reversing. The screen cannot be deactivated and blinds the driver. This is an ongoing…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 3,200 miles
    After using the remote starter while vehicle was parked in my driveway, I started to drive my grandson to school. A short distance from home smoke and sparks started to emit from the rear seat next to the sliding window and electric rear window defroster. As I pulled over the rear window panel on the passenger side…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 23,500 miles

  4. Engine

    4 complaints · 7%

    The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to shutter without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (donovan and bauer auto group, 11579 hydetown road, titusville, pa 16354), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was able to duplicate the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 2,000 miles

  5. Visibility and wipers

    4 complaints · 7%

    Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.

    My windshield wiper fluid only sprays out 30% of the time. Usually in the morning then any other time of the day it will not spray out. They replaced the pump and that did not fix it and they won't do anything else and now it is out of warranty. When running lower rpms driving the truck it begins to feel like its…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 7,000 miles
    After using the remote starter while vehicle was parked in my driveway, I started to drive my grandson to school. A short distance from home smoke and sparks started to emit from the rear seat next to the sliding window and electric rear window defroster. As I pulled over the rear window panel on the passenger side…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 23,500 miles

  6. Steering

    3 complaints · 5%

    Vibration 65+ MPH, felt in steering wheel and seat. Steering wheels quivers at 65+ MPH. Truck feels very unstable at highway speeds. Dealer states it's normal.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 6,000 miles
    When I'm driving at a slow speed turning the truck looses all power and the steering wheel jerks out of my hand, stabilitrak is on the display and it says roll down driver window and roll back up! It also looses all power just driving down the road no matter the speed! I have also been stopped at a stoplight and it…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 70,000 miles

  7. Wheels and tires

    3 complaints · 5%

    Vibration 65+ MPH, felt in steering wheel and seat. Steering wheels quivers at 65+ MPH. Truck feels very unstable at highway speeds. Dealer states it's normal.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 6,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra equipped with continental crosscontact lx tires, size: 275/552/0352 (na). The contact stated that the tires flattened. The tires were the original tires and they lost air immediately. Diamond auto group (768 washington st rt. 20, auburn, ma 01501, ([phone]) was contacted, but they…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 33,731 miles

  8. Other or unspecified

    3 complaints · 5%

    Vibration at highway speeds. Been to the dealer 6 times. Tires replaced originally, then tires balanced the second time, third time "acceptable vibration", fourth time "could not duplicate issue", fifth time "problem recognized, torque converter replaced", sixth time "acceptable vibration".
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 1,000 miles
    The vehicle exhibits vibrations that can be rather extreme at times. It seems to be most noticeable in the 70-75 MPH range but can sometimes be felt at other speeds. It feels like the vibration originates from the rear of the vehicle. Two dealerships have replaced multiple parts and have performed numerous alignments…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 5,200 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2017 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra

What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Sierra?
By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (23 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); brakes (20 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 3,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 GMC Sierra. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2017 a bad year for the GMC Sierra?
It is 9th of 18 Sierra model years by number of complaints, with 61 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.

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