2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 3%of 714 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of the 714 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The electrical wires in my back window got so hot it shattered my back window. Could smell electrical smoke post incident. Rear defrost was in use. There is currently a recall on exact same truck model and year in canada but currently not in the us. This needs to be addressed before someone gets injured.”
NHTSA complaint #11384904, filed 2020-12, 57,000 miles“Washer pump burnt, dealer replaced washer bottle & washer pump. Purchased dec 2016, last 6 months lived in arizona. Didn't use. Tried using mar 20th, washer didn't work. Numerous 2016-2017 complaints on line regarding this. Dealer repair representative said motor burnt up; had to be replaced. Appears wiring caused motor to burn up per prior customer complaints. Your system will not allow pdfs to be attached. Call me and I'll email them to you!!!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11081123, filed 2018-03, 39,700 miles“Bought this 2017 silverado in feb. 2017 didn't notice the vertical scratches in the windshield until the sun hit it just right. The dealership determined it was a factory defect and replaced it quickly no problem. At about 13,000 miles I noticed that the ew windshield had scratches left by the wiper blades. Where the blades reverse direction the windshield is scratched so bad it appears milky. I took it to the dealer to see about getting it replaced and was told by the service manager that they couldn't do it without an okay from GM. I contacted GM's directly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118414, filed 2018-08, 14,700 miles“At night, when shifting into reverse gear and the backup cameras is activated, the system changes the center dashboard display screen from night brightness to full daytime brightness. If looking at the screen when this happens, night vision is lost by the glare. If not looking and in a dark area, it becomes impossible to see much of anything other than the display screen. While the screen is showing what is behind the vehicle, if a turning movement is needed while backing, it is impossible to see if there is anything beside the vehicle (like children) without opening the vehicle windows. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010028, filed 2017-07, 1,100 miles“After starting my truck, my kids and i entered a few minutes later, we smelled a faint burning smell but seemed to have faded. driving 50yards away from my home, my rear window (glass on side of sliding window) randomly made the spider web/Crack effect all over the glass and had started crumbling off.”
NHTSA complaint #11494399, filed 2022-11Related service bulletins
- 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 19 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 38 | 3% |
| 2014 | 51 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 60 | 17% |
| 1997 | 78 | 14% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
191 complaintsBrakes
190 complaintsElectrical system
123 complaintsEngine
114 complaintsOther or unknown
77 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsBody and structure
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.
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