2017 GMC Sierra 2500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,400 miles.
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 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“Traveling I-81 s in maryland, approximately mile 290, accelerator stuck in full throttle. I had accelerated to pass a car, but the accelerator went to full throttle, and stuck on full acceleration. I stayed in the left lane, applied brakes sporadically to limit the increased speed, and quickly hit the accelerator pedal with my foot and immediately released several times to try to break the accelerator free. I did this multiple times with no results until finally, when we were at 94 MPH, the accelerator broke free, and disengaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #11057875, filed 2018-01, 2,300 miles“Break lights activate by them selves. Can be driving, parked, vehicle off. Parked and locked. The break lights activate randomly. Most recently car was parked in drivevway over the coarse of 2 days. Break lights came on and off until batteries were dead. When parked I Can hear clicking noise coming from under the hood periodically, not sure if related or not. Also noticed cruise control will shut its self off some times.”
NHTSA complaint #11436860, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 8% |
| 2014 | 2 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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