2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 25, 2026ILElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   NHTSA Safety Complaint To: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Regarding: Vehicle Safety Hazard / Fraudulent Repairs on 2017 Chevrolet Silverado VIN: [XXX] To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to file an emergency vehicle safety complaint regarding a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, VIN [XXX], purchased on XXX. Huntley Ford performed unauthorized, fraudulent, and unsafe repairs that resulted in the vehicle being returned to me as an active fire hazard, directly…

   NHTSA complaint #11752824 · source
2. Filed Jul 23, 2026OHTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle would not shift through gears while driving. Torque converter shudder. Dealer found excessive metal in trans pan. Had to replace transmission. Vehicle had 107, 000 miles. Almost $5700 to replace transmission.

   NHTSA complaint #11752385 · source
3. Filed Jul 22, 2026113,800 miNETransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and the vehicle lost power. The contact merged onto the right side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle worked as intended; however, after driving fifteen miles down the road, the failure persisted. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic…

   NHTSA complaint #11752116 · source
4. Filed Jul 14, 2026CTTransmission & Drivetrain

   Torque converter clutch failed and sent metal chips through the transmission causing the transmission to fall and made the truck not drivable. The check engine light came on a few hours before the transmission finally gave out. The transmission would not shift out of first gear. We were on a family trip to [XXX] from [XXX] and this left us stranded with three kids in the truck on the side of the road. When I took the truck to the shop they asked several other transmission…

   NHTSA complaint #11750249 · source
5. Filed May 1, 2026SCTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission is hunting for gear when decelerating. Back and forth it tries to change gear. Just started. I have 64,000 miles on the truck. At 22,000 it started shuddering and the fluid was changed which corrected the issue then. At 53,000 the shudder returned and I paid the dealerdealership to replace the torque converter. Now 12,000 miles later I'm having a shifting issue. This Transmission seems to be problematic.

   NHTSA complaint #11735196 · source
6. Filed May 1, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   A well known issue with the torque converter failing due to poor manufacturing and design. Allowing debris to enter the filter system due to the torque converter falling apart. Causing astronomical amounts in repair costs

   NHTSA complaint #11735148 · source
7. Filed Mar 30, 202680,000 miCATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact was operating the vehicle, the vehicle came to a stop at a stop sign. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled and failed to move. The contact stated that the transmission failed to operate properly, and the vehicle was unable to shift into gear. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off with the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be restarted or moved from…

   NHTSA complaint #11728105 · source
8. Filed Mar 29, 2026NYBrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have had shifting issues with the transmission since 2 months into having this vehicle I have been reporting it to the dealership who has told me consistently that jerking grinding and loud noises are totally normal then the recall came out for these specific issues in the 2017 Silverados though my VIN is not listed but I still haven't always have had the very same problems stated in the recall

   NHTSA complaint #11727789 · source
9. Filed Mar 10, 2026NYElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission failure at 120, 000 was replaced. Then factory thermostat went and then trickled down to the transmission. Got too hot and cooked the transmission. Come to find out it was also the radiator so that was replaced along with the thermostat and a second transmission. Put a transmission cooler on but still get very warm on the transaction fluid. Can't keep the temperature down in the summer while I'm towing. Trailer is well under the weight of the max capacity for…

   NHTSA complaint #11723413 · source
10. Filed Mar 9, 2026CAEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

    I am submitting a complaint regarding my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT. My truck currently has approximately 80,000 miles, and it has recently been diagnosed by a Chevrolet dealership as needing a complete transmission replacement. This vehicle has been lightly driven and very well maintained, and I rarely drive it. Because of this, I am extremely concerned and disappointed that such a major mechanical component has failed at such relatively low mileage. A transmission…

    NHTSA complaint #11722867 · source
11. Filed Feb 25, 2026100,200 miPATransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, the transmission remained in neutral(N). There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to move the gear shifter, the transmission remained in neutral(N). The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The contact was able to drive the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent…

    NHTSA complaint #11720388 · source
12. Filed Feb 24, 2026140,000 miMNEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal ticking sound while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the lifters were bent and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the transmission skipped while shifting to a gear, and the vehicle jolted and jerked. The failure had…

    NHTSA complaint #11720272 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology