Exterior lightingPart report
2017 GMC Sierra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,050 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10161011May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10161005May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have either the truck or the snowplow's headlights are flickering or…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 30 | 57% |
| 2014 | 63 | 62% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Sierra
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
23 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 GMC Sierra
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology