2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 144 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 34% of all 429 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 24,000 miles. There is no related recall on file for this issue.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 144
- 34% of 429
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 24,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the transmission hesitating or failing to shift out of first or second gear at low speeds, sometimes with a delay of several seconds before engaging.
- Several drivers describe unintended lurching or surging forward or backward at slow speeds or when coming to a stop, strong enough to feel like being rear-ended.
- Some complaints mention harsh or clunking 1-2 shifts under light throttle, which one owner says the dealer linked to the 8-speed transmission used across 2015-2017 GM trucks.
- A few owners report vibration felt through the steering wheel and seat at highway speeds above 65 mph, with dealers telling them it was normal.
- One complaint describes a transmission cooler return line rubbing against a frame component and developing a hole that leaked fluid while towing.
When 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 15, 2017, latest Sep 18, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission complaints does the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 144 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Sierra 1500, which is 34% of the 429 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?
- No. NHTSA's records show no related recall tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Sierra 1500.
- At what mileage do 2017 Sierra 1500 transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 24,000 miles.
- What kind of transmission symptoms do owners report most on the 2017 Sierra 1500?
- Owners commonly describe delayed or failed shifts at low speed, sudden lurching or surging, and harsh 1-2 shifts, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.
- Did any 2017 Sierra 1500 transmission complaints involve crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year, with no fires or injuries reported.