2017 GMC Sierra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 38%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,900miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 GMC Sierra, 38% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,900 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My windshield wiper fluid only sprays out 30% of the time. Usually in the morning then any other time of the day it will not spray out. They replaced the pump and that did not fix it and they won't do anything else and now it is out of warranty. When running lower rpms driving the truck it begins to feel like its shaking forward and backwards, like a shuddering feeling. I have read about other people having this problem and it describes mine perfectly. I have the 8speed”
NHTSA complaint #11265931, filed 2019-10, 7,000 miles“This truck is a 3500 hd. I was pulling a camper on a 1100 mile trip. With 50 miles left I noticed that the truck was leaking transmission fluid from under the transmission cooler. Upon further investigation I found that the return hose from the trans cooler was positioned so the it rubbed on a frame component which caused a hole to rub in the aluminum trans coolant return line. I noticed this when the truck was parked running at a rest area for an hour but it was obviously an ongoing issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11105117, filed 2018-07, 51,000 miles“We were driving up a slight incline in a parking garage when the engine started sputtering and shut off. After several attempts it started and we were able to make it to a parking space with the engine still sputtering. I received a notification from the truck, decreased engine power. The next day I brought it to be checked by the local Gmc dealer. Their diagnosis is vapor lock when the fuel pump gets near or over 100 degree. Its my opinion that Gmc placed a faulty part when manufacturing the vehicle. I would like this to be considered for recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11266097, filed 2019-10, 89,000 miles“My 2017 Gmc Sierra shutters and jerks when going into and out of 1st gear and going around corners when it changes gears. Especially when cold. Does not happen all the time. At times it has jerked into an intersectionand was scry. My wife will not drive this vehicle. Have had it looked at numerous times and they have changed the fluid. They tell me I have a quirky trans or it is inherent to this transmission. It is extremely frustrating and scary at times. I don't know what to do to get GM to fix it. This has been going on since I purchased the truck on 10/31/2017.”
NHTSA complaint #11271464, filed 2019-10, 100 miles“The chevy sake . At speeds over 70mph excessive vibration inside the vehicle. This is well documented on-line, particularly various GM forums and you tube videos. It is my understanding that GM denies it is a problem, but they have been doing some buy backs and if you read some of the dealer blogs it is evident that GM knows it is a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11122903, filed 2018-08, 29,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10171294Jan 17, 2020This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the part numbers for the internal wiring harnesses for the 8 speed RWD transmissions are not listed in the…
- 10171279Jan 14, 2020This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the part numbers for the internal wiring harnesses for the 8 speed RWD transmissions are not listed in the…
- 10171416Jan 7, 2020Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 2014-2019 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a power sliding rear window (RPO A48) may have areas of…
- 10169271Nov 26, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the torque converter and inspect the front pump and the TEHCM for metal.
- 10168978Nov 22, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns…
- 10169298Nov 13, 2019Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
- 10168212Oct 29, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
- 10168175Oct 14, 2019This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10168176Oct 8, 2019This informational bulletin explains possible normal condition of a flare from 1st to 2nd, even if the trans had been repaired for the flare and its still noticed.
- 10165899Sep 23, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that if they are unable to perform the solenoid characterization using the transmission unit number (TUN) off a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 | 38% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 | 18 | 10% |
| 2003 | 29 | 14% |
| 2002 | 18 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 5% |
| 2000 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 | 37 | 6% |
| 1998 | 15 | 8% |
| 1997 | 28 | 12% |
| 1996 | 24 | 10% |
| 1995 | 12 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Sierra
20 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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