2017 Chevrolet Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado years
- Fewer complaints than other years 15th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. That ranks 15th out of 23 Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (33 complaints, 26%), typically at around 32,500 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 125owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 33 | 26% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 25% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 13% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 9% | 1,010 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 8% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 6% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5% | 8,450 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 5% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 4% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% | 7,536 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3% | 300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 300 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 65,891 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 28,619 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Chevrolet Silverado recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Other Chevrolet Silverado years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 125 | 0 |
| 2016 Silverado | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Silverado | 76 | 7 |
| 2014 Silverado | 124 | 13 |
| 2013 Silverado | 64 | 3 |
| 2012 Silverado | 68 | 2 |
| 2011 Silverado | 75 | 2 |
| 2010 Silverado | 62 | 0 |
| 2009 Silverado | 76 | 0 |
| 2008 Silverado | 162 | 1 |
| 2007 Silverado | 183 | 1 |
| 2006 Silverado | 182 | 4 |
| 2005 Silverado | 316 | 8 |
| 2004 Silverado | 622 | 8 |
| 2003 Silverado | 695 | 6 |
| 2002 Silverado | 710 | 4 |
| 2001 Silverado | 877 | 4 |
| 2000 Silverado | 1,305 | 8 |
| 1999 Silverado | 1,660 | 5 |
| 1998 Silverado | 279 | 0 |
| 1997 Silverado | 272 | 0 |
| 1996 Silverado | 186 | 0 |
| 1995 Silverado | 263 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado model years, the 2017 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.