2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical System Problems
Owners filed 67 electrical system complaints on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 16% of all complaints for the year. Reported issues include rear defroster wiring fires, an overly bright backup camera display, and a non-dimmable infotainment screen. NHTSA lists no related recall tied to this complaint set for this model year.
- Electrical System complaints
- 67
- 16% of 429
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 22,050 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Rear power slide window defroster wiring shorts and smolders, producing smoke and cracking the tempered glass, in some cases while the vehicle sits parked or after remote start.
- Backup camera display comes on at full brightness when reverse is engaged and cannot be dimmed or turned off, blocking the driver's view of mirrors and surroundings at night.
- Intellilink infotainment screen brightness cannot be adjusted independently of the instrument cluster dimmer, causing glare during nighttime driving.
- Wireless phone charger in the console fails to charge certain smartphone models despite being marketed as a standard feature.
- Owners report an electrical burning smell originating from the parked vehicle inside a garage, with smoke found in the vehicle before a clear source could be located.
When 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 22, 2017, latest May 13, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Sierra 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 67 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Sierra 1500, which is 16% of the 429 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical system?
- The data provided shows no related recall listed for this electrical complaint set on the 2017 Sierra 1500, though some owner complaints reference a prior recall involving the rear power window.
- What electrical problems do 2017 Sierra 1500 owners report?
- Owners describe rear defroster wiring fires and smoking windows, an overly bright non-dimmable backup camera display, an infotainment screen that glares at night, and a wireless charger that fails with certain phones.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2017 Sierra 1500?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 Sierra 1500 is 22,050 miles.
- Were there any fires linked to electrical issues on the 2017 Sierra 1500?
- NHTSA records 3 fires among the complaints in this electrical system data set for the 2017 Sierra 1500.