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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.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2017Feb 2018Oct 2018Sep 2019Jul 2020Mar 2021Oct 2024
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2017 to Apr 2026; peak May 2017 (2).

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.

  1. 200534 (4%)
  2. 200634 (6%)
  3. 200792 (9%)
  4. 2008128 (12%)
  5. 200975 (14%)
  6. 201057 (13%)
  7. 201191 (14%)
  8. 201251 (18%)
  9. 201388 (24%)
  10. 2014141 (9%)
  11. 201563 (5%)
  12. 201625 (3%)
  13. 201730 (4%)
  14. 201814 (3%)
  15. 201925 (2%)
  16. 202034 (5%)
  17. 202146 (6%)
  18. 202225 (4%)
  19. 20239 (2%)
  20. 202414 (5%)
  21. 20253 (3%)

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).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.