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2017 GMC Sierra 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 357 owner complaints about the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-645 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 has problems
357 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
119Power train4 crash/fire/injury
101Service brakes10 crash/fire/injury
58Engine
55Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
25Steering
11Vehicle speed control
10Visibility/wiper
9Exterior lighting
8Structure
4815 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 119 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 101 | 10 |
| Engine | 58 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 55 | 4 |
| Steering | 25 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 2 |
| 15 other systems | 48 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 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 · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the…
repaired · 2018 Q4
Tether: connector/clip
Risk. 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…
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repaired · 2018 Q4
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…
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 GMC.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
30kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 48 power train complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 39% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
24under 30k miles40under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
8 owners mentioned a cost$2,400median
Middle half: $1,125 – $5,275
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Sierra 1500 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 Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 safety ratings
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Sierra 1500 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am submitting this complaint to bring attention to a potential widespread engine defect involving GM's 6.2L engines, specifically the use of replacement crankshaft Part Number 12732518 in engines that were not originally equipped with the L87 engine. Approximately one year ago, I completed a…
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH to 50 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and made a shuddering sound while shifting between gears. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine lifters and camshaft were previously replaced. The contact…
The catastrophic power failure with no warning on my 2017 GMC Sierra, at 87450 miles completely contaminated the engine oil cooling lines with metallic debris and fractured structural mounts. The servicing dealership replaced the transmission but is refusing to remediate the engine line…
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