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GMC Sierra 2500Model year report

2017 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems

Compared with other GMC Sierra 2500 years

Typical for this model

53/100 1.1× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2014

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
37filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
22,060miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns 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
4 / 5stars overall, 4 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
—not in EPA data

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (22% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and engine (6). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 71% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22,060 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 889 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the engine block heater and 151 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 14 GMC Sierra 2500 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 53 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.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Forward collision avoidance (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “My 2017 Gmc 2500 sierra denali duramax has had this throttle issue, it seems to only do it when the exhaust stinks, and at speeds between 5 - 55 MPH. If I take my foot off the accelerator the truck maintains RPM (1200 - 1400) or even has increased some and has lasted 2 - 5 seconds (estimated and greatly reduces the effectiveness of the braking capacity and responsiveness/stopping distance). …”

NHTSA complaint #10970415, filed 2017-04, 2,500 miles

Electrical system: “I remote started the vehicle to allow it to warm up. The rear window defroster automatically turned on. After a few minutes, I got into the vehicle and noticed a burning smell as well as smoke coming out of the square control unit on the rear sliding window. Quickly, I shut off the vehicle in case there would be a fire. After doing some research, I noticed that there have been several similar complaints. Other people have reported that they noticed rear defroster wires glowing and melting trim while other have reported smoke and subsequent shattering of the rear window. …”

NHTSA complaint #11176504, filed 2019-02, 12,000 miles

Engine: “On December 29, 2022 I stopped at the bank for 2 minute and when I got back to my truck I noticed smoke coming out from under the hood. I immediately called 911 and luckily some nice people were able to get my hood up safely and the bank provided a fire extinguisher before the fire trucks arrived. It was engulfed in flames. The fireman said it appeared the fire started in the wiring at the engine. I had a recall fixed a while back for the engine block heater so I was worried maybe they didn’t repair the recall. A week after the fire I received a 2nd recall in the mail for the same recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11531177, filed 2023-07

Other or unknown: “Duramax ticking noise. Consistent tempo ticking noise coming from engine bay. Audible only when moving at low speeds due to increased vehicle/road noise at higher speeds. Not consistent with RPM or speed. No warning lights or symptoms at this time. Dealer says not common, but appears common on the internet. Cannot find source of noise. Truck has 18k miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11091384, filed 2018-05, 18,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

71% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 55,756 miles.

29%0–1021%10–2521%25–5014%50–757%75–1007%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 22,060 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.

2017201820192020202120227202320242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Sierra 2500 · regular cab 4WD★★★★☆4 / 4553 · 20.4% risk
Sierra 2500 · extended cab 4WD★★★★☆4 / 4553 · 20.4% risk
Sierra 2500 · regular cab RWD★★★★☆4 / 4553 · 20.4% risk
Sierra 2500 · extended cab RWD★★★★☆4 / 4553 · 20.4% risk
Sierra 2500 · crew cab 4WDnot rated—553 · 20.5% risk
Sierra 2500 · crew cab RWDnot rated—553 · 20.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2017 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2016: same overall rating; 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 → · Check a 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. 889 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 889 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Sierra 2500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026139,0001———Too new
2025281,3001——Too new to compareToo new
20241079,9044——Too new to compareToo new
20233334,0001——40 · TypicalToo new
20224515,1673——65 · MoreRising
20215253,0006——69 · MoreRising
20207931,8009——98 · MoreRising
20193228,72974—50 · TypicalRising
20183510,00054—52 · TypicalFalling
20173722,06064—53 · TypicalFalling
20165929,50064—64 · TypicalStable
20158937,02363–4—93 · MoreFalling
20143039,00022–4—10 · FewerFalling
20134660,00032–4—0 · FewerStable
20123168,50033–4—2 · FewerRising
20116355,4004——34 · FewerFalling
20101077,0005———Not enough data
20093139,6005——39 · TypicalFalling
20086367,5003——17 · FewerFalling
20078370,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20066643,5001——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200511560,0001—11Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200414360,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200316073,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200213485,5001——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200113465,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20004891,0001—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199936100,0000—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19981547,0001—15—Stable
199714100,0002—15—Not enough data

All GMC Sierra 2500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 have?

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (22% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.

Has the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 4 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22,060 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 55,756 miles; 71% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.

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.