2017 Chevrolet Silverado problems & reliability
125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
4 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2017 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles were involved in 370 fatal crashes with 130 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 33 | 26% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 25% |
| Engine | 16 | 13% |
| Unknown OR Other | 11 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 8% |
| Steering | 8 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5% |
| Structure | 6 | 5% |
| Wheels | 5 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 35,000 miles (middle 50% between 11,225 and 60,125 miles), based on 96 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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 dealer who diagnosed…”
Power Train · filed Oct 17, 2024
“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 vehicle was taken…”
Power Train · filed Mar 21, 2024
“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 detached. The contact…”
Power Train · filed Oct 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
896 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The 10 most recent:
This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.
20NA038 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2020
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
16NA119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 2020
This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
18NA073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2020
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most…
PIT3099T · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2020
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio to correct radio personalization settings on the infotainment display and a blank HVAC pop-up selecting HVAC Control settings.
17NA186 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
This diagnostic tip provides a procedure to aid in performing a diagnostic test to verify if the camshaft alignment pin has been sheared away to correct a crank/No Start condition.
19NA212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 28, 2020
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states.
15NA010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 23, 2020
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
18NA306 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 17, 2020
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to repair vehicles that Instrument Panel Cluster, Radio, and Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display blanks out, Bluetooth phone or…
PIT5387G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 17, 2020
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2017 Chevrolet Silverado?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 35,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.