2017 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Silverado years
Typical for this model
50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.0× that of a typical Chevrolet Silverado year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 87 of its 125 complaints were filed by the end of 2019.
- Most reported problem: Harsh shifting, clunk and shudder (8-speed) (36 complaints, median 33,000 mi).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 125filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles, 106 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl · hybrid RWD · 18 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often write about harsh or clunky transmission shifting and about brake pedal feel, especially a hard pedal at low speed. Transmission complaints cluster from near-new mileage upward and many are described as shudder or vibration at highway speed; brake complaints often follow a recall reprogramming and describe the assist not returning.
- Transmission and drivetrain
Harsh shifting, clunk and shudder (8-speed)
- 36 complaints (29%)
- median 33,000 mi at 2.9 yrs old (31 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2017–2024
Complaints describe hard 1-2 and 2-1 shifts, a clunk felt through the truck, hesitation when accelerating, and a shudder or vibration at highway speed under light load. Several owners say the dealer reprogrammed the transmission, flushed the fluid, or replaced the torque converter, and in some cases the symptom returned afterwards. Others report being told the behavior was normal or that no fault could be reproduced. Reported from a few thousand miles up through the 90,000-mile range, with many under 40,000 miles.
What to check: Drive it at steady 45-70 mph and at low speed in a parking lot, and feel for shudder, clunk or delayed engagement. Ask for service records showing whether transmission reprogramming, a fluid change, or torque converter work was done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Hard downshifting when going down hills at slow speed. Jerking and clunking noise, and RPM goes up and sounds like gears are grinding. I have taken it to the dealership and they tell me nothing is wrong. It happens every time I am going down a hill with the breaks applied and going at a slow speed. The truck jerked so bad that the seat belt locked.”
NHTSA complaint #11266208, filed 2019-10, 19,000 miles“1st to 2nd gear shifts are hesitant and rough, sometimes dangerous causing truck to jump forward. Usually in parking lots. If stopped on a downhill ; I take foot off brake then the truck will roll like all cars do, and then when I step on the accelerator, the truck engine will rev up as if in neutral then slam into gear causing me to nearly rear end the cars in front on multiple occasions”
NHTSA complaint #11319183, filed 2020-03, 5,000 miles - Brakes
Hard brake pedal / reduced power assist
- 25 complaints (20%)
- median 41,000 mi at 3.0 yrs old (24 state mileage)
- 8 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2019–2023
Owners describe the brake pedal going hard and requiring much more effort, most often at low speed in traffic or parking, with some saying the truck did not stop within the expected distance. Several mention the condition appearing or persisting after a recall reprogramming, and dealers responding that they could not reproduce it; in some cases a vacuum pump or booster was identified as the part needing replacement. Mostly reported between roughly 20,000 and 70,000 miles, often at low speed.
What to check: With the engine running, press the pedal repeatedly at a standstill and at walking pace and note whether it stays firm or sinks. Ask whether the brake recall reprogramming was performed and whether the vacuum pump or booster has been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My 2017 Silverado is experiencing a very hard brake pedal at slow speeds. I took it into the dealership in october 2019 for the recall pertaining to this issue where they reprogram the braking unit. I had taken it in for that recall just as a preventative measure but now 4 months later I have a very hard brake pedal at slow speeds. I had not had a braking issue until now. When it acts up the pedal is so hard it makes it difficult to stop the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11298634, filed 2020-01, 40,000 miles“While coming to a stop in turn lane, brake assist light came on. Intermittent issue. After couple days of experiencing, I take truck in to find out about recall. They perform reprogramming. Doesn't fix issue. Tell me I have to pay diagnostic fee. Thy find vacuum pump needs replacing. They covered cost under special coverage because they know it's faulty (but not covered already under recall?). They say it's fixed. I pick the truck up, brake assist light comes on driving out the parking lot. Take it back next day. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311738, filed 2020-02, 62,000 miles - Other or unknown
Highway-speed vibration / shake
- 22 complaints (18%)
- median 11,000 mi at 2.6 yrs old (21 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2017–2024
Complaints describe a vibration felt in the seat, floor, console and steering wheel at highway speeds, often without warning lights. Owners report repeated dealer visits with tires balanced or replaced, transmission fluid changed, or alignment suggested, and several say the shake came back or was never resolved. Reported from very low mileage up to about 70,000 miles, typically at 45-75 mph.
What to check: Test drive at 60-75 mph on a smooth road and watch for shake in the wheel and seat. Ask about tire replacement history and whether road-force balancing or a driveline check was done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have had two sets of continental tires put on my truck and the tread keeps peeling off of them I contacted continental and they're not wanting to replace them unless I pay a prorated fee and I shouldn't have two of the manufacturer's defect I've had these problems with these tires for a long time now the first set of tires failed at 12500 miles and a second set that spelled at 10,000 miles DOT number is a32awd40 p 275 /55 r 20 crosscontact lx 20 1111t”
NHTSA complaint #11287681, filed 2019-12, 10,000 miles“Driving from connecticut to south carolina my truck developed a bad vibration between 45mph to 70mph. The dealer says that the transmission needs to be flushed. This vehicle has 34k for miles. They claim that no damage is being done to the transmission. This I believe is a safety issue and should be recalled. The vehicle is still at the dealership and my family and I are stranded while they claim that GM needs reading before they can flush the transmission fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #11242091, filed 2019-08, 33,000 miles - Fuel system
Fuel injector failure and rough running
- 11 complaints (9%)
- median 55,500 mi at 3.0 yrs old (10 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2019–2020
Owners report a rough idle, check engine light and stored misfire codes, with dealers identifying failed fuel injectors and quoting replacement. Some complaints note an underhood fuel smell or extended cranking, and some owners say the repair was not covered under warranty. Reported from very low mileage up to about 80,000 miles; several under 50,000 miles.
What to check: Ask whether any injectors have been replaced and for scan-tool history of misfire codes. On a cold start, listen for extended cranking and check for a fuel smell under the hood.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“A 2017 chevy Silverado with a 5.3l at 80000 miles the water pump went bad I had a 2006 same truck and it was 200000+ .miles before I had to deal with this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11265731, filed 2019-10, 80,000 miles“All fuel injectors in bank 1 became faulty and need replacing immediately with little to no warning of issues. Check engine light came on after multiple injectors became faulty. Check engine light came on while traveling on a straight road after 2 minutes of highway travel going 70 MPH. Consumer stated I'd like to add the following information to my report. After looking further on the NHTSA website, I came across information in the 'manufacturer communications' section of the website pertaining to 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269972, filed 2019-10, 2 miles
Buying note. These trucks are commonly bought used for towing and hauling, so a long test drive at both low and highway speed is worth more than a short one—it is where the shifting, brake-pedal and vibration complaints tend to show up. Ask for the full service history, including whether transmission and brake recall or bulletin work was performed, and budget for a pre-purchase inspection that includes a scan for stored codes.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 125 consumer complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. 106 of the complaints include a mileage, and 72% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,000 miles. Of all complaints, 13 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 896 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 8 Chevrolet Silverado model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes33 26%
- Engine16 13%
- Other or unknown11 8.8%
- Electrical system10 8.0%
- Steering8 6.4%
- Air bags6 4.8%
- Fuel system6 4.8%
- Body and structure6 4.8%
- Wheels5 4.0%
Also reported: Electronic stability control (4), Exterior lighting (4), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (4), Suspension (3), Vehicle speed control (3), Seat belts (2), Seats (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “At low engine RPM the brake force becomes extremely excessive. While backing down a long boat ramp last week this occurred and my wife could not press hard enough to stop the vehicle resulting in a collision to avoid the vehicle going into the water. I contacted Chevrolet and was told there was no recall on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11245769, filed 2019-08, 43,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “2017 1500 Silverado, jerks, surges, during acceleration. Now and then I get a loud thud in the rear like I got rear-ended. When coming to a stop from 2nd to 1st.”
NHTSA complaint #11244500, filed 2019-08, 34,245 milesEngine: “Recently I have been noticing my Silverado with less then 20,000 miles has had really low oil pressure. Around 15-20 PSI at idle and the transmisson slams into gear,”
NHTSA complaint #11080357, filed 2018-03, 17,000 milesOther or unknown: “I bought my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado on october 2017. Not even one month after purchased I had to bring back the vehicle due to loud clunking noises and jerking. I had to bring the truck in at least 3-4 times a year due to the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11245148, filed 2019-08, 500 milesMileage when problems were reported
72% of the 106 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,450 and 56,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2017 Chevrolet Silverado version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 896 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10172811Feb 26, 2020Fuel system, Engine. This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.
- 10172773Feb 14, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
- 10172784Feb 7, 2020Engine, Equipment. This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine…
- 10172305Feb 4, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for…
- 10171883Jan 31, 2020Equipment. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio to correct radio personalization settings on the infotainment display and a blank HVAC pop-up selecting HVAC Control settings.
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester…
- 10171896Jan 28, 2020Engine. 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.
- 10171875Jan 23, 2020Engine cooling. 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.
- 10171888Jan 17, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
- 10171297Jan 17, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to repair vehicles that Instrument Panel Cluster, Radio, and Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display blanks out…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 125 | 32,000 | 0 | — | 20 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2016 | 5 | 664 | 2 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 76 | 5,860 | 7 | — | — | 83 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 124 | 4,913 | 13 | — | — | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 64 | 10,050 | 3 | — | 21 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 68 | 20,482 | 2 | — | 21 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 75 | 53,000 | 2 | — | 21 | 32 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2010 | 62 | 43,232 | 0 | — | 22 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2009 | 76 | 58,500 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 162 | 65,650 | 1 | — | — | 24 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 183 | 56,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 182 | 59,756 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 316 | 53,737 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 622 | 46,746 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 695 | 44,000 | 6 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 710 | 46,567 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 877 | 49,008 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 1,305 | 57,604 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 1,660 | 64,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 279 | 73,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 272 | 81,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 186 | 79,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 263 | 124,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 210 | 121,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 69 | 187,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 40 | 160,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 17 | 107,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 25 | 88,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 22 | 106,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 15 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Silverado model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners of this model year most often write about harsh or clunky transmission shifting and about brake pedal feel, especially a hard pedal at low speed. The issues reported most often: Harsh shifting, clunk and shudder (8-speed); Hard brake pedal / reduced power assist; Highway-speed vibration / shake.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado have?
NHTSA recorded 125 consumer complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 33 complaints (26% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 33.
Has the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado (Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl · hybrid) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado reported?
Among the 106 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,000 miles and the middle half falls between 8,450 and 56,000 miles; 72% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.