no report yet
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 GMC G3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 GMC G3500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 GMC G3500 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Power train
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 GMC G3500 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.
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 GMC.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other G3500 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 G3500 median. How we score
'71'74'96'97'99'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What G3500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DURING DECELERATION/DOWNSHIFTING FROM 40MPH+ THE BRAKES RESIST SIMILAR TO ABS ENGAGING, RPMS SPIKE, AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD.
Own a 2017 G3500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.