2017 Chevrolet Silverado problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, most often about brakes. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
38
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Median mileage
50,338 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Brakes is the most-reported problem area, named in 13 of 38 complaints (34%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (8) and engine (5) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 50,338 mi.
  • Owners reported 4 crashes, 2 fires and 1 injury.
  • It has the most serious complaint record of all 13 Chevrolet Silverado model years we track.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado problems by category

  • Brakes · 2 crashes
    13 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    8 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Electrical System
    4 complaints
  • Steering · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Service brakes12
Power train7
Engine5
Electrical system4
Unknown or other3
Steering3
Electronic stability control (esc)2
Structure:body2

When problems happen (mileage)

3Under 10k410k–30k1030k–60k1360k–100k2100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2017 Chevrolet Silverado complaints that list mileage.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

Recent 2017 Chevrolet Silverado complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 17, 202410,000 miDETransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, there were rattling and vibrating sensations coming from the vehicle. In addition, when driving at low speeds there was a thumping noise emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired however the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who reprogrammed and…
    NHTSA complaint #11620356 · source
  2. Filed Mar 21, 202489,900 miMDTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, there was a grinding noise coming from the engine and transmission area. The contact stated when driving the vehicle there was a hard shift when shifting gears. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic stating the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11578659 · source
  3. Filed Oct 12, 202374,000 miMIFireTowedTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle made grinding sounds. The contact pulled over on the side of the roadway. Upon inspection, the contact noticed flames coming from the rear differential, and the driveshaft had detached. The contact extinguished the flames with bottled water. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle had detached and the driveshaft had…
    NHTSA complaint #11549619 · source
  4. Filed Oct 11, 202370,000 miMITowedElectrical SystemEngine
    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off and the entire instrument panel started flickering. In addition, the wheel would independently turn itself. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not…
    NHTSA complaint #11549485 · source
  5. Filed Aug 9, 2023118,000 miTXCrashBrakes
    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the braking system suddenly failed causing the brake pedal to become extremely hard to press and the vehicle would not immediately stop. As a result, the contact crashed into a utility pole. During the incident, no injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the…
    NHTSA complaint #11537451 · source
  6. Filed Jul 31, 202391,000 miMTSteering
    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
    NHTSA complaint #11535454 · source
  7. Filed Jul 21, 202392,564 miILEngine
    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, and the gear shifter became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…
    NHTSA complaint #11533723 · source
  8. Filed Mar 16, 202350,000 miCOCrash1 injuredTowedBrakes
    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V761000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics, Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control). The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to reduce speed and stop immediately, which caused the contact to rear-end another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries and received medical…
    NHTSA complaint #11512176 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. 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