repaired · 2025 Q1
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-047 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 27, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
2Engine
2Equipment
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Tires
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Engine
Risk. A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank.
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Front: retractor
Risk. The seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Silverado 3500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 3500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 safety ratings
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 PU/RC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Silverado 3500 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to upshift while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic and was diagnosed…
THE RETURN LINE FROM THE TRANSMISSION COOLER IS RUBBING ON THE BUMPER MOUNT BRACKET. MY VEHICLE HAS JUST OVER 9000 MILES ON IT AND THE COVER AROUND THE LINE IS ALREADY WORN THROUGH. THE WAY THE LINE IS MOUNTED OFFERS NO FLEXIBILITY TO PUSH IT AWAY FROM THE BUMPER BRACKET. THIS WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD…
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