2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 22%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 22% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck had 29599 miles when the engine block heater cord was replaced under recall. Since then I have had the low coolant warning come up 5 different times. Each time it has come up I have topped off the coolant. After topping off the time between subsequent top offs varies but there is an issue that is causing the coolant to get low.”
NHTSA complaint #11354620, filed 2020-09, 29,599 miles“Truck had 13758 miles and oil was found to be weeping from the front of the oil pan. Truck was taken to all american chevy of midland. Tech acknowledged there was an oil leak but could not find where it was coming from. Uv dye was added to oil and I was asked to come back in 2 weeks. After 2 weeks I went back and the tech said that because it was raining he could not find where the leak was coming from. Truck taken to a different dealer and they were unable to find where the leak was coming from. Oil leak remains.”
NHTSA complaint #11354619, filed 2020-09, 13,758 miles“Feb 5th 2019 my truck was parked in my driveway and the blockheater eas plugged into my electrical outlet on my garage and at 1:00 a.m. I was awakened to a loud explosion. When I finally figured out the cause my truck and garage were on fire. 3 months later found out GM had recalled almost 400,000 trucks my same year, make and model due to engineblock heater cords shorting out apparently. I have yet to receive a notice on my truck. The accident was a total loss and there was damage done to my garage. ## VIN passed ## chevy SILVERADO 2500 hd 2017 ##”
NHTSA complaint #11210667, filed 2019-05, 20,000 miles“I was stopped at a stoplight, when the light turned green, I let off the brake and the truck took off at full throttle. I never even had time to touch the gas pedal, it went from 0 to 60 in less than 1/2 a block. I thought it may have been a cruise control issue and tried several times to turn it off, but didn't slow down one bit. When we got out of town, I let off the brakes and it continued to gain speed until we hit 75 MPH. I again engaged the brakes, turned a corner to get off the road, and when I turned, the truck went back to normal. It was like a switch was turned off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11373827, filed 2020-11, 17,440 miles“Low coolant warning message, this is a problem with 2015-2019 Chevrolet 2500 hd vehicles. They have a bulletin to correct to eliminate, but does not work. Problem was addressed at 23213 miles 7/23/2018, and now again at just under 60,000 miles september 2019. Per Chevrolet warranty, the affected parts should be covered under the engine emission warranty for 8 years 80,000 miles. Chevrolet warranty claiming this coolant sensor is covered by the 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11268348, filed 2019-10, 23,213 milesRelated recalls
- 19V328000Apr 25, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2017–2019, GMC Sierra 2500 2017–2019, Sierra 3500 2017–2019 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 7 | 23% |
| 2024 | 13 | 9% |
| 2023 | 7 | 15% |
| 2022 | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 | 8 | 9% |
| 2020 | 10 | 9% |
| 2019 | 19 | 26% |
| 2018 | 12 | 23% |
| 2017 | 12 | 22% |
| 2016 | 8 | 7% |
| 2015 | 12 | 7% |
| 2014 | 7 | 18% |
| 2013 | 6 | 12% |
| 2012 | 8 | 15% |
| 2011 | 9 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 15 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology