2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
53/100
#8 most-complained of 16 Silverado 1500 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a complaint index of 53 and ranks 8th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Brakes (27%) and Transmission & Powertrain (27%) are the top reported problem areas, with 6 recalls including one do-not-drive recall.
- Complaints
- 836
- Recalls
- 6
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 49 / 15
- Injuries / deaths
- 21 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes226 (27%)
- Transmission & Powertrain224 (27%)
- Engine151 (18%)
- Electrical System147 (18%)
- Other90 (11%)
- Steering66 (8%)
- Fuel System38 (5%)
- Airbags35 (4%)
- Structure & Body30 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires30 (4%)
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in front and side-impact deer collisions and low-speed rear-end crashes, sometimes releasing smoke or a chemical odor in the cabin.
- Electronic power steering has shut off suddenly while driving, leading to loss of control and a collision.
- The remote start system has attempted to crank and start the engine on its own even when not activated, while parked.
- Electrical fires have started under the hood, in one case after plugging in the block heater and in another producing thick black smoke and flames while driving on the highway.
- A lower control arm fractured while driving, causing the front wheel to detach and the truck to crash into a guardrail.
- Brakes have failed to stop the vehicle effectively at low speeds, with the ABS not engaging during a collision, described by a dealership as a known vacuum assist issue.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Brakes652,967 vehicles
Service brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
- NHTSA 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Brakes3,456,719 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
- NHTSA 17V487000Aug 3, 2017Other29,647 vehicles
Child seat:tether: connector/clip
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 17307.
2017 compared with other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 836 complaints and 6 recalls for the 2017 Silverado 1500, giving it a complaint index of 53 and a Caution verdict relative to other years of this model.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Silverado 1500?
- Brakes are the top reported problem area, making up 27% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 43,500 miles. Transmission & Powertrain issues are tied for the largest share at 27%.
- Does the 2017 Silverado 1500 have a do-not-drive recall?
- Yes, one of its 6 recalls is flagged do-not-drive: campaign 16V256000 for the left and right front upper control arms on 2016-2017 Silverado 1500 trucks.
- How does the 2017 Silverado 1500 compare to other model years?
- It ranks 8th worst out of 16 model years with a complaint index of 53. Years like 2014 (index 100) and 2021 (index 93) rank worse as Avoid years, while 2010, 2012, and 2013 rank as Best years with much lower indexes.
- Were there any fires reported in the 2017 Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA lists 15 fire-related complaints for this year, several tied to the Electrical System, which accounts for 147 complaints and 12 of the fires.