repaired · 2025 Q1
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
2017 GMC Sierra 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the service brakes. 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 April 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 has problems
37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system
4Equipment
3Vehicle speed control
2Air bags
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Seat belts
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2017 GMC Sierra 2500 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 · 2022 Q4
Front: retractor
Risk. The seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, 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.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Sierra 2500 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 2500 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 2500 safety ratings
2017 GMC Sierra 2500 PU/RC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Sierra 2500 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was in an accident on October 20th 2022 while driving home. U had just reached the top of a sharp crest on a two way road. As I started to straighten out the wheels coming out of the turn I noticed my direction was still as if I was turning the wheel. I tried to brake and pressed the brake but it…
Service trailer brake system warning blinking while driving, it happened couple of time on highway, I couldn't take a pic, this is a headache
When connect my trailer i get a service trailer brake system, then the stability waring start to show up and the brakes on the vehicle seem to act funny. Very unsafe while towing a trailer and kids in the truck. VERY UNSAFE
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