How common are steering complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

NHTSA lists 66 steering complaints for the 2017 model year, which is 8% of the 836 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2017 Silverado 1500.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 39,000 miles.

Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data links 5 crashes and 3 injuries to steering complaints on the 2017 Silverado 1500.

How does 2017 compare to other Silverado 1500 model years for steering complaints?

The 2017 model's 66 steering complaints (8% share) is lower than 2014's 427 complaints (27% share) and 2015's 174 complaints (15% share), but higher than years like 2022 (13 complaints, 2%) or 2023 (7 complaints, 2%).

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 66 steering complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 8% of its 836 total complaints for the year, with 5 crashes and 3 injuries reported. The median mileage at failure was 39,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed.

Steering complaints: 66; 8% of 836
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 39,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden loss of electronic power steering assist while driving, leaving the truck difficult or impossible to steer.
Some report the steering wheel seizing or the vehicle veering left independently at highway speed, sometimes ending in a crash.
Several complaints describe a steering column or steering rack failure that caused loss of steering control at low speed, including in parking lots.
Owners mention abnormal noise from the steering wheel when turning left or right, later diagnosed as needing steering rack and steering box replacement.
One complaint describes a front tire detaching and rolling away after the driver lost control of the steering wheel.

When 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 28, 2017, latest Oct 9, 2025.

66 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Oct 2025; peak Jul 2020 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201010 (2%)
201111 (2%)
20126 (2%)
201318 (5%)
2014427 (27%)
2015174 (15%)
2016111 (14%)
201766 (8%)
201842 (8%)
201976 (7%)
202074 (10%)
202141 (5%)
202213 (2%)
20237 (2%)
202411 (4%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?: NHTSA lists 66 steering complaints for the 2017 model year, which is 8% of the 836 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2017 Silverado 1500.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 39,000 miles.
Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data links 5 crashes and 3 injuries to steering complaints on the 2017 Silverado 1500.
How does 2017 compare to other Silverado 1500 model years for steering complaints?: The 2017 model's 66 steering complaints (8% share) is lower than 2014's 427 complaints (27% share) and 2015's 174 complaints (15% share), but higher than years like 2022 (13 complaints, 2%) or 2023 (7 complaints, 2%).