2017 Chevrolet Silverado Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, 5% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The paint is chipping it has 4500 miles on it never drove on a gravel road and has chips on the hood both sides rear fender in front of wheels 61,000 dollar truck very disappointing.”
NHTSA complaint #11052086, filed 2017-12, 3,000 miles“Interior driver side front driver window button not always working. At times when this happens the door ajar is lit, while the door may be shut, it doesn't latch completely. This happens when the vehicle is in motion or in park. This causes the interior lamps to stay on and drain out the battery. I did have it serviced under warranty. Problem was solved, until today 08/10/2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11118879, filed 2018-08“Random chips in paint appearing on various surfaces of truck. I live in city and mostly highway driving. The truck is garage kept. Chips on paint near driver pillar, panel near gas tank, passenger rear panel, and tailgate.”
NHTSA complaint #11113455, filed 2018-07Related service bulletins
- 10169340Nov 19, 2019This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10165905Sep 26, 2019This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the hood ajar message being displayed when the hood is not ajar. Inspect the body ground strap to insure it is connected…
- 10161969May 31, 2019This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
- 10158815Mar 28, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate possible chassis wiring damage from areas along the frame and repair them if found.
- 10156928Mar 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when painting the bumper on a Work Truck use the paint code is 598F that is Anthracite color.
- 10154649Feb 14, 2019This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 | 14 | 21% |
| 2011 | 15 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 | 14 | 18% |
| 2008 | 14 | 9% |
| 2007 | 23 | 13% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 3% |
| 2002 | 36 | 5% |
| 2001 | 53 | 6% |
| 2000 | 94 | 7% |
| 1999 | 84 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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