2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 837 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 19 Silverado 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 49 involved a crash and 15 involved a fire. 21 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorSep 24, 2026
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262569920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 2026.
Campaign 26V611000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, wheel speed sensor/tone ringOct 24, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Campaign 19V761000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumSep 6, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Campaign 19V645000 on NHTSA.gov
Child seat, tether, connector/clipAug 3, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 17307.
Campaign 17V487000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 10, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Campaign 17V437000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalSep 8, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Campaign 16V651000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, control armDo not drive until repairedApr 28, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.
Campaign 16V256000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
837 reports, newest first.
Engine, Dec 5, 2023
There is a specific serpentine belt that controls the AC and the water pump on this vehicle. That particular belt is 100% obsolete. The manufacturer has discontinued that part and since it is a stretch belt, it cannot be replicated by Gates or Continental until they get their hands on an unused and uninstalled belt. This has caused us to no longer be able to operate the vehicle and now we are upside down thousands of dollars because the vehicle is now a total loss and insurance wont cover it.
Electrical system, Dec 2, 2023
Rear window defrost almost caught fire about 10 min into drive smoke emitted from near rear window and got worse and worse until I found the cause and shut off the rear defrost. Smokey electrical smell filled the interior.
Air bags, Nov 24, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was provided an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
Steering, Nov 22, 2023
Power steering (EPS) quit working out of nowhere. I was out camping in Idaho. The power steering issue caused my battery to die and I was essentially stranded. No issues with the vehicle beforehand or warning lights.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Nov 21, 2023
Vehicle has abrupt, unexpected power failures and/or issues with "Stabilitrak" that causes immediate engine shut-off at highway speeds and/or causes the steering wheel to jerk unexpectedly potentially causing a run-in with traffic
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Nov 20, 2023
An electrical issue of uncertain origin involving the stabilitrack system that causes the truck to jerk a different direction or stop completely in unexpected fashion
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle displayed a message to turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the oil pump. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 43,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to become spongy and extend to the floor. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and caused the braking distance to be extended. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Air bags, Nov 8, 2023, crash
The drivers air bag actuator activated in a front end collision but the air bag didn't deploy.I explained the problem to the collision center of the dealership where the vehicle was taken.The insurance company has assigned an adjuster. There were no warning lights
Service brakes, Nov 6, 2023
1: BRAKES CONCERNS: I feel unsafe driving my truck. Brake pedals gets stuck, seems like a brake vacuum pump issue. Vehicle keeps slowly rolling forward or backwards even when brakes are applied. Even worse when on an inclined road, the truck will not brake properly as it should. It is very dangerous to my safety and others. It comes and goes, but it seems to be getting worse now. I have made an appointment to Chevy so that they can inspect it. But I am sure they wont help me since my truck is slightly over the manufacturers warranty. As always I know they will try to sell me an extended warranty. I fear this issue will get me in an accident. I have also looked online and have read a few articles about 2017 Chevy Silverado owners who are having the same issue.
Service brakes, Oct 30, 2023
Break assist light came on and Truck was very hard to stop. Break pedal got very hard. Took to a auto repair and they said it was the air break assist pump.
Seat belts, Oct 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat lap belt cable was fractured at the frame. The contact removed the rubber boot and noticed there were only three strands holding the cable together. The contact stated the failure might have occurred during the crimping process during production. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no warranty coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Power train, Oct 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate and was hesitating and jerking while changing gear. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who determined that the transmission was faulty. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who confirmed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 56,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 23, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while reversing into a parking space, the brake pedal required more effort than usual to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. A message briefly displayed "Brake Assist Fault" before the vehicle returned to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Engine, Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 23, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal to depress the brake pedal while approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The contact cycled the key several times when the vehicle started. A message displayed on the instrument panel “Evaporative Emission System Pressure System/Switch range/Performance”. The contact stated that he was concerned for safety while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a knocking sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact then used a code reader to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved DTC code: P0451 – (Evaporative Emission System Pressure) and P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire). The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that a claim would be started after the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Oct 14, 2023
The Stabilitrak system is malfunctioning on my vehicle. It does it intermittently but can be available for inspection. When the stabilitrak system malfunctions, the vehicle will either shut down completely while driving, violently jerk the wheel to one side, or it shorts out the system for brief seconds while driving. Once the system malfunctions the "Stabilitrack" warning light comes on as well as the check engine light and traction control light. I have had the truck looked at on more than one occasion. The dealership I purchased it from first said they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle, but after showing them the video they came down to a bad power steering control module. I am having a second mechanic look at it to see if there is another solution. I have been reading this is a common problem on these vehicles and it is caused by a bad ground under the dash.
Power train, Oct 12, 2023, fire
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle made grinding sounds. The contact pulled over on the side of the roadway. Upon inspection, the contact noticed flames coming from the rear differential, and the driveshaft had detached. The contact extinguished the flames with bottled water. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle had detached and the driveshaft had struck the transfer case. The contact was informed that the rear end and transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 11, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off and the entire instrument panel started flickering. In addition, the wheel would independently turn itself. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Power train, Sep 19, 2023
The transmissions jerks, vibrates, and loses power as you accelerate
Engine, Sep 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal ticking sound heard. The contact stated that the sound was like a metal on metal. The contact stated that he drove approximately 20 MPH and returned to the residence and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lifters were sticking and were not opening as designed and the cylinder was pressing down on the cam shaft. The mechanic determined that the lifters needed to be replaced and then he would inspect the cam shaft for damage. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Power train, Sep 8, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift out of first gear. The contact stated that the failure had been a reoccurring failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with transmission temperature sensor failure. The contact was informed that the transmission temperature sensor wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover a percentage of the total cost of the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
Power train, Aug 27, 2023
while attempting to accelerate or decelerate we feel a hesitation and harsh shift. also along with the harsh shifting there is a shudder at speeds from around 50-72 miles per hour. yes it is available for inspection. it was a bit nerve racking not knowing if we should be driving or not, we bought the vehicle with 59,000 miles on it and felt some jerky shifting but didn't think anything about it because it was a chevy and that is all we drive, but now with the shudder we are concerned. we were on a road trip yesterday to help our niece move and she lives 3.5 hours away and we noticed the shudder again, ( we just had it in the shop for new tires, rims and balance thinking it was the tires and rims and alignment ) we were nervous to drive it back home, more severe shudder like driving on rumble strips and the steering wheel would even shake. no warning lamps or messages.
Power train, Aug 18, 2023
I have replaced my transmission about 8 months ago…$5200 and 15k miles later the transmission shudder is back. This is a safety issue because of transmission failure in traffic. There needs to be accountability from GM to fix this ongoing problem.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 18, 2023
18V586. GM's own number for this recall is 18289. These are for the 2015 Silverado’s . The 2017 Silverado 1500 are doing the same thing as the recall from above describes . My wife had almost accidents cause of this . I almost had an accident today as well getting off the freeway . I know a lot of people are having these problems as well . Gm needs to own up to this mistake they did with these trucks . They should be held responsible for this defect on this truck .
Air bags, Aug 18, 2023, crash
8/10/2023 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 had a collision with a deer on driver side front bumper and grille near Piedmont KS in the country. Airbags did NOT deploy although the airbag light DID come on at time of incident. On-Start contacted husband, driver, to make sure he was ok since it was a front end collision. Truck is currently at Gerber Auto Collision 10760 W Kellogg Wichita KS being repaired. Truck was due to be returned to us by 8/21/2023. As of this morning, the date was updated to be 8/21 to 8/25. I called them on it and they said they were having "someone" check the airbags since the light was on but it did not deploy.