2017 Chevrolet SilveradoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 125 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado has problems
125 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 33 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 31 | 7 |
| Engine | 16 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 23 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do power train problems start?
33kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 28 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2017 vs. every other Silverado 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 median. How we score
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- Caution
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What Silverado owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, there were rattling and vibrating sensations coming from the vehicle. In addition, when driving at low speeds there was a thumping noise emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, there was a grinding noise coming from the engine and transmission area. The contact stated when driving the vehicle there was a hard shift when shifting gears. There were no warning lights illuminated.…
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…
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