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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 960 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
960
Crashes
50
Fires
18
Recalls
7
TSBs
1,288
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 960 complaints, 50 crashes, 18 fires, and 7 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

surges and jerks

55 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX
2

hesitation

12 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
3

clunk in low gears

11 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
4

hard shifts

11 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
5

paint flakes off

9 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

188 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 43K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

145
0–30K
122
30–60K
73
60–90K
37
90–120K
16
120–150K
11
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (145 reports) • Median: 43K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (188 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes188 (20%)
Drivetrain187 (19%)
Electrical118 (12%)
Engine117 (12%)
Other77 (8%)
Steering57 (6%)
Fuel System30 (3%)
Airbags29 (3%)

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 188 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 43,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 43K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 187 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 118 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 117 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
16
39
17
69
18
74
19
105
20
128
21
122
22
136
23
106
24
114
25
66
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

16V256000Do Not DriveMay 2016

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

16V651000Oct 2016

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

17V437000Aug 2017

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

17V487000Sep 2017

CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

19V645000Oct 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

This is the worst model year for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 960 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is related to the brakes, with 188 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 960 complaints, 50 crash reports, and 18 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 7 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems start?
Based on 404 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 43,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 21, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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