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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 837 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

7recalls
837complaints
49crashes reported
15fires reported
21injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train222 · 27%
  • Service Brakes206 · 25%
  • Electrical System132 · 16%
  • Engine130 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other88 · 11%
  • Steering64 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System34 · 4%
  • Air Bags29 · 3%
  • Structure26 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control21 · 3%

What owners report

Service Brakes

When parked in an incline position and going in reverse (with or without using the emergency brake when parking) when i am in reverse backing up multiple time it’s like the truck won’t stop. have been experiencing it for a while but was told i needed to report it. no codes are thrown.

Engine

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 failure. and with the 6.2 engines, it’s a known occurrence. i then see that chevy 6.2l engines for ear

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine

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 ve

Power Train

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.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Silverado 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.