2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems
114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving home on the interstate my truck started making a knocking sound and the vehicle would shake over 45 miles an hour. We took to a dealer that said the lifters were bad, and potentially caused damage to the cam shaft. There was no warranty. I asked how this happens under 60,000 miles and was…”
filed Aug 1, 2026
“NHTSA Safety Complaint To: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Regarding: Vehicle Safety Hazard / Fraudulent Repairs on 2017 Chevrolet Silverado VIN: [XXX] To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to file an emergency vehicle safety complaint regarding a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, VIN…”
filed Jul 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 38 | 60% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 40 | 48% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 128 | 46% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 134 | 38% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 221 | 38% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 350 | 45% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 230 | 33% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 351 | 33% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 99 | 19% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 71 | 9% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 129 | 12% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 190 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.