2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 836 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported areas: Power Train (224), Service Brakes (221), Electrical System (133).
Key takeaways
- 836 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 49 involve a crash, 15 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 224 | 27% |
| Service Brakes | 221 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 133 | 16% |
| Engine | 130 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 88 | 11% |
| Steering | 66 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 35 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 | 4% |
| Structure | 26 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 2% |
| Suspension | 18 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-01
Driving home on the interstate my truck started making a knocking sound and the vehicle would shake over 45 miles an hour. We took to a dealer that said the lifters were bad, and potentially caused damage to the cam shaft. There was no warranty. I asked how this happens under 60,000 miles and was told it’s just part fa...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-25
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...
Power Train - filed 2026-07-23
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.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.