2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 355 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 355 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,850 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.
“My new 2017 Gmc sierra vibrates badly at all speeds above 40 MPH. The shake in the steering wheel causes my hands to go numb and is a safety issue. I have informed GM of this and had it repaired 3 times. This didn't correct the issue and GM is stating the vehicle is operating as designed and will not do any further repairs. It is hard to believe that in this day and age a vehicle is designed to have a constant vibration. This issue has been going on since model year 2014 and GM will not acknowledge or correct the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10992896, filed 2017-06, 800 miles“The passenger side door strikers (both front and rear) were not torqued properly. The bolts seem to have been hand tightened only, and appear to be slowly backing out further. If left as is, I believe the striker would eventually become separated from the vehicle body, allowing the doors to open unexpectedly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11035638, filed 2017-10, 11,700 miles“This complaint is about the automatic extending/retracting foot steps on my GMC Sierra. The step is supposed to extend outwards when the door is opened and retract back under the truck when the door is closed. Instead, when the door is opened the step extends and at random will retract back inwards. Aside from being annoying this is actually dangerous as the other day i was exiting my truck with one foot on the step and the other reaching down to the ground when the step started retracting. The foot on the step was pulled under the truck and got stuck in the step. …”
NHTSA complaint #11478294, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the driver’s and passenger’s side running boards would erroneously activate and repeatedly extend in and out. The contact was concerned that the failure created a trip and fall, and pinching hazard. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11466913, filed 2022-06, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Gmc SIERRA 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH a loud popping noise was heard. Upon inspection it was discovered that the rear powered sliding window had exploded. The contact indicated that during the incident the window was closed. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer don franklin Gmc (3380 richmond rd. Lexington ky) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 78,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11308146, filed 2020-02, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016944Mar 11, 2025This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11014238Jan 30, 2025This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11013352Jan 23, 2025This informational bulletin provides explanation of a normal condition of a loose fitting trailer hitch receiver in the gooseneck hitch ball.
- 11011704Nov 7, 2024This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This 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.
- 11010566Oct 8, 2024This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11010546Oct 7, 2024This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
- 11010493Oct 5, 2024This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1% |
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 31 | 8% |
| 2023 | 94 | 19% |
| 2022 | 107 | 18% |
| 2021 | 13 | 2% |
| 2020 | 13 | 3% |
| 2019 | 15 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 28 | 4% |
| 2014 | 31 | 4% |
| 2013 | 25 | 22% |
| 2012 | 21 | 20% |
| 2011 | 45 | 16% |
| 2010 | 34 | 20% |
| 2009 | 20 | 9% |
| 2008 | 25 | 7% |
| 2007 | 17 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
118 complaintsBrakes
108 complaintsEngine
58 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 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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