2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10 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.
“I was driving straight toward highway 287 at 65m speed, there was no snow no rain normal traffic no cars close to me, all the sudden esp indicator went off, accident collision prevention indicator went off on my dashboard and the vehicle speed went down to 30m, 20m and I was not able to bring the speed back, the vehicle stopped responding. …”
NHTSA complaint #10949829, filed 2017-02, 10 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10160737Apr 11, 2019Update powertrain control unit (PTCU) software
- 10144138May 24, 2018Humming noises in drivetrain in area of rear axle when cornering
- 10158316Sep 28, 2017Update Transmission Control Unit Software
- 10135730Jan 10, 2017Howling and whistling noises from area of center bearing of propeller shaft
- 10136063Jun 13, 2016Rattling noises in area of 2-stage turbocharger, OM651
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC
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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