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2017 Chevrolet Silverado engine problems

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado13% of all complaints for this model year.

16
Engine complaints
13%
share of all complaints
17,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off and the entire instrument panel started flickering. In addition, the wheel would independently turn itself. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a…

    filed Oct 11, 2023

  • The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, and the gear shifter became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was…

    filed Jul 21, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • 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
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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.