2017 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 has 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (14% of all complaints), specifically: the return line from the transmission cooler is rubbing on the bumper mount bracket. my vehicle has just over 9000 miles on it and the cover around the line is already worn through. the way the line is mounted offers no flexibility to push it away from the bumper bracket. this will eventually lead t.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints

14%

• THE RETURN LINE FROM THE TRANSMISSION COOLER IS RUBBING ON THE BUMPER MOUNT BRACKET. MY VEHICLE HAS JUST OVER 9000 MILES ON IT AND THE COVER AROUND THE LINE IS ALREADY WORN THROUGH. THE WAY THE LINE IS MOUNTED OFFERS NO FLEXIBILITY TO PUSH IT AWAY FROM THE BUMPER BRACKET. THIS WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD T
• The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to upshift while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic and was diagnosed wit

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE RETURN LINE FROM THE TRANSMISSION COOLER IS RUBBING ON THE BUMPER MOUNT BRACKET. MY VEHICLE HAS JUST OVER 9000 MILES ON IT AND THE COVER AROUND THE LINE IS ALREADY WORN THROUGH. THE WAY THE LINE IS MOUNTED OFFERS NO FLEXIBILITY TO PUSH IT AWAY FROM THE BUMPER BRACKET. THIS WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints

14%

• RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED FEB 7, 2019 MY COMPLAINT IS WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG TO OBTAIN PARTS AND GET THE VEHICLE REPIRED IT HAS BEEN THREE MONTHS
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V088000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY DISCONNECTED THE CA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED FEB 7, 2019 MY COMPLAINT IS WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG TO OBTAIN PARTS AND GET THE VEHICLE REPIRED IT HAS BEEN THREE MONTHS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

14%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V328000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. RUSSELL BARNETT CHEVROLET GMC (LOCATED AT1981 COWAN HWY, WINCHESTER, TN 37398, (931) 967-4513) STATED THAT THE PART WA
• The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to upshift while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic and was diagnosed wit

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V328000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. RUSSELL BARNETT CHEVROLET GMC (LOCATED AT1981 COWAN HWY, WINCHESTER, TN 37398, (931) 967-4513) STATED THAT THE PART WA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

14%

• The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Th
• The touchscreen malfunctions intermittently. My vehicle currently has 36,687 miles and this problem has persisted for a while and is getting worse. It has been to the dealer several times and has been reprogrammed. The dealer now is telling me they don’t know what to do. The problem is the touchscre

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Th”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints

• THE MYLINK BACKUP CAMERA DOES NOT ALLOW DIMMING AT NIGHT WHEN BACKING THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE MYLINK BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN IN THE DASH TO GO FULL BRIGHTNESS, THUS BLINDING THE DRIVER FROM SEEING THE PASSENGER MIRROR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN BACKING THE VEHICLE AT NIGH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE MYLINK BACKUP CAMERA DOES NOT ALLOW DIMMING AT NIGHT WHEN BACKING THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE MYLINK BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN IN THE DASH TO GO FULL BRIGHTNESS, THUS BLINDING THE DRIVER FROM SEEING THE PASSENGER MIRROR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN BACKING THE VEHICLE AT NIGH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 14 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: THE RETURN LINE FROM THE TRANSMISSION COOLER IS RUBBING ON THE BUMPER MOUNT BRACKET. MY VEHICLE HAS JUST OVER 9000 MILES ON IT AND THE COVER AROUND THE LINE IS ALREADY WORN THROUGH. THE WAY THE LINE IS MOUNTED OFFERS NO FLEXIBILITY TO PUSH IT AWAY FROM THE BUMPER BRACKET. THIS WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED FEB 7, 2019 MY COMPLAINT IS WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG TO OBTAIN PARTS AND GET THE VEHICLE REPIRED IT HAS BEEN THREE MONTHS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V328000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. RUSSELL BARNETT CHEVROLET GMC (LOCATED AT1981 COWAN HWY, WINCHESTER, TN 37398, (931) 967-4513) STATED THAT THE PART WA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Th
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)