2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 114about this part
- Share
- 16%of 714 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,306miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 114 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 16% of the 714 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,306 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I noticed several times it feels that it is not catching the gear and will suddenly lurch forward. I've taken it to the dealer and they said it is a transmission issue and no longer under warranty. Upon further research I've seen that there are many issues and complaints regarding this 2017 model year for this Chevrolet silverado.”
NHTSA complaint #11404718, filed 2021-03, 68,000 miles“My truck shifts so hard it wakes up my baby in the back seat and when u are really going slow it clunks hard and every chevy dealer says it's normal it's not normal when it's hitting that hard it's waking my baby. My truck has also been to the dealer 10 plus times already and only owned a little over a year”
NHTSA complaint #11402516, filed 2021-03, 30,321 miles“I notice a burnt smell under the truck after coming home and seen oil all under my truck. I was afraid to drive it after I seen a huge leak . I filled it up with oil and took it to the deal stated 2 engine seal open when engain had pressure during a drive . This happen around 74 to 75,000 miles by the time I got to the deal it barley had oil I had to pay 800 dollors out of pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #11343186, filed 2020-08, 74,000 miles“From purchasing this vehicle the engine has run rough. I've taken it to the dealer many times; now way beyond the warranty. Recently they couldn't find anything so the catalytic converter was suggested to change. No fix to this issue as it has continued and now they are telling me well just change the transmission!!”
NHTSA complaint #11348752, filed 2020-08, 123,500 miles“While I was driving on the highway, approximately 55mph; the check engine light came on; smelled like plastic burning at the same time; I was able to stop on exit ramp as thick black smoke filled the inside. Good samaritans helped me get out as flames were ignited under the hood. Several like mini explosions accompanied the flames.”
NHTSA complaint #11114421, filed 2018-07, 15,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11024330Sep 6, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service 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…
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013235Jan 15, 2025Informational bulletin explaining how a plow may cause overheating and engine damage when traveling over 45 mph.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 73 | 58% |
| 2025 | 57 | 53% |
| 2024 | 149 | 47% |
| 2023 | 153 | 39% |
| 2022 | 257 | 39% |
| 2021 | 393 | 46% |
| 2020 | 251 | 33% |
| 2019 | 378 | 34% |
| 2018 | 103 | 20% |
| 2017 | 114 | 16% |
| 2016 | 72 | 9% |
| 2015 | 132 | 12% |
| 2014 | 191 | 13% |
| 2013 | 33 | 11% |
| 2012 | 25 | 12% |
| 2011 | 40 | 7% |
| 2010 | 33 | 9% |
| 2009 | 36 | 8% |
| 2008 | 44 | 5% |
| 2007 | 48 | 6% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
191 complaintsBrakes
190 complaintsElectrical system
123 complaintsOther or unknown
77 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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