2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, about 4% of its 836 total complaints for the year. The area is linked to 8 crashes and 5 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 7,419.5 miles. No related recalls are listed.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 30
- 4% of 836
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 7,420 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report widespread paint chipping on hoods, fenders, and body panels within the first 1,000 to 12,000 miles of ownership, often described as excessive for normal city or highway driving.
- Some drivers report the electronic power steering suddenly shutting off while the truck was in motion, leading to a loss of control and a crash.
- Interior trim complaints describe a plastic cup holder breaking off the front console and flying into the back seat while passengers were seated.
- Seat belt and head restraint design complaints note that rear center seats lack a head restraint, and rear outboard head restraints are described as too small and unable to lock into position.
- A brake performance complaint describes brakes failing to respond adequately while towing a heavy trailer, resulting in a collision.
When 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint May 23, 2017, latest Apr 25, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Silverado 1500, which is about 4% of the 836 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2017 Silverado 1500?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Structure & Body area on the 2017 Silverado 1500.
- At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Silverado 1500 is 7,419.5 miles.
- How serious are the reported Structure & Body problems?
- NHTSA data ties this area to 8 crashes and 5 injuries out of the 30 complaints filed, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2017 Silverado 1500 compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2017 model's 30 complaints and 4% share are lower than years like 2013 (88 complaints, 24% share) and 2014 (141 complaints, 9% share), but higher than 2018 (14 complaints, 3% share).