2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 16%of 355 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the engine of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 16% of the 355 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My truck is just out of warranty, but after 3 years only 15,000 miles. Chk engine light comes on, dealer says 3 bad fuel injectors. Dealer has several other trucks with the same problem. Obviously a manufacture problem that I shouldn't have to pay for. Also is this an emission system problem?”
NHTSA complaint #11331599, filed 2020-06, 15,000 miles“Our truck is less than three years old with approximately 69000 miles. The transmission just started slipping out of the blue while driving thru a neighborhood. While in drive it would move but once accelerating it would rev up and not change gears. This happened without warning, without an engine or warning light. We do all the necessary regular maintenance. In addition two years ago while the truck was a year old, the brakes went out while driving on the interstate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11325454, filed 2020-05, 69,000 miles“The vehicle which has under seven hundred miles on it does the following: when I try to accelerate the vehicle starts to misfire, starts to chug and jerk, it starts to hesitate and becomes rough. When I called Gmc service department I was told there was a code for this problem #pip5457b but that currently there is no known reason and no known repair and no known computer code to repair the problem. I tried to merge onto the interstate highway and needed to speed up but the truck started to lurch; I nearly got rear ended. …”
NHTSA complaint #10953974, filed 2017-02, 700 miles“The same issue as GM service bulletin pi1513f (radiator leak) has happened on my 2017 Gmc sierra. This service bulletin currently covers 2014 - 2016 models and needs to be extended to cover 2017 models (and possibly 2018). This issue is a radiator that leaks on the passenger or drivers side on the wall between the cooling fins and the end of the radiator.”
NHTSA complaint #11327154, filed 2020-06, 42,000 miles“My radiator has developed a leak and coolant is escaping when engine is hot. The issue appears to be very similar to the incidents with the 2014-15 model year issue. The problem was diagnosed to be a leaking radiator near the top right side by an independent mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #11321419, filed 2020-04, 57,580 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11024330Sep 6, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
- 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…
- 11013235Jan 15, 2025Informational bulletin explaining how a plow may cause overheating and engine damage when traveling over 45 mph.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 101 | 69% |
| 2025 | 59 | 48% |
| 2024 | 190 | 50% |
| 2023 | 212 | 42% |
| 2022 | 241 | 40% |
| 2021 | 322 | 54% |
| 2020 | 244 | 51% |
| 2019 | 313 | 48% |
| 2018 | 67 | 22% |
| 2017 | 58 | 16% |
| 2016 | 39 | 11% |
| 2015 | 84 | 12% |
| 2014 | 69 | 9% |
| 2013 | 8 | 7% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 16 | 6% |
| 2010 | 11 | 7% |
| 2009 | 13 | 6% |
| 2008 | 19 | 5% |
| 2007 | 19 | 7% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
118 complaintsBrakes
108 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
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.
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