2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 191about this part
- Share
- 27%of 714 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,380miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 191 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 27% of the 714 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,380 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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“Greetings all I had to put my truck in the shop because it started shuddering at 20 MPH and I could barely get anywhere in it. I'm not sure how much it is going to cost but he said your would take care of it. I was wondering would provide the shop with a purchase order for repairs if need be. Please let me know as soon as possible sir thanks in advance.”
NHTSA complaint #11337384, filed 2020-07, 88,892 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“Transmission shifts hard and vehicle surges at low speed with accompaning clunk . Problem occurs in both upshift and down shift. Dealer informs me that is a learning curve for vehicle to understand my driving habits. However I see on several automotive forums that this has been an issue for some time and has yet to be resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #11072715, filed 2018-02, 535 miles“When coming to a stop hearing a clunk in the drive train had same issue with 2016 silverado Chevrolet replaced control module and calibrated gears on 2016 but when I told them about the same issue with the 2017 I was told this is normal so why would they waste time and money trying to repair an issue in their words is not an issue is beyond me, this needs to be recall item befroe mechanical failures resut in injuries or loss of lives.”
NHTSA complaint #11022594, filed 2017-09, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11014622Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014621Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014353Feb 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
- 11014044Feb 3, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11011436Oct 10, 2024This Preliminary information communicates for Technicians installing a Service Replacement Transmission Assembly to contact Technical Assistance to make sure unit is not suspect…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 20% |
| 2025 | 21 | 19% |
| 2024 | 96 | 30% |
| 2023 | 108 | 28% |
| 2022 | 190 | 29% |
| 2021 | 243 | 28% |
| 2020 | 235 | 31% |
| 2019 | 330 | 30% |
| 2018 | 171 | 33% |
| 2017 | 191 | 27% |
| 2016 | 194 | 24% |
| 2015 | 138 | 12% |
| 2014 | 154 | 11% |
| 2013 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 24 | 7% |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 | 25 | 3% |
| 2007 | 35 | 4% |
| 2006 | 28 | 8% |
| 2005 | 36 | 7% |
| 2004 | 27 | 3% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 4% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 26 | 4% |
| 1998 | 26 | 7% |
| 1997 | 57 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
190 complaintsElectrical system
123 complaintsEngine
114 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology