2017 Chevrolet SILVERADO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet SILVERADO has 156 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. while the vehicle was parked on a sloped driveway without the emergency brake engaged, it rolled out of the driveway. the contact found the vehicle in the middle of the street still locked and engaged in park. the contact parked the vehicle back in th. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 14 crash reports 4 injuries

156

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

34 complaints

22%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLOPED DRIVEWAY WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, IT ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT FOUND THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET STILL LOCKED AND ENGAGED IN PARK. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE BACK IN TH
• NOTICED AFTER PURCHASE THAT THERE IS VIBRATION LIKE A BAD TIRE 35-42 MPH. VIBRATION FELT IN SEAT,CONSOLE AND STEERING WHEEL 58-65 MPH. TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS HARD SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE BEING BUMPED FROM BEHIND,IT ALSO HESITATES AND JERKS AFTER LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND ACCELERATING AGAIN BET
• IN JUNE OF 2017, I BOUGHT A NEW CHEVROLET SILVERADO. IT RUNS GREAT NO PROBLEMS. IN NOVEMBER 2017 I CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE CHUGGLE DRIVE QUALITY. THE SERVICE DID WHAT WAS NEEDED TO BE DONE. I HAD TO MAKE A 5-

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLOPED DRIVEWAY WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, IT ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT FOUND THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET STILL LOCKED AND ENGAGED IN PARK. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE BACK IN TH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

32 complaints

21%

• DRIVING SLOW AT DRIVE THRU LOST POWER BRAKES
• BRAKES BECOME STIFF AND INOPERABLE AT LOW SPEEDS AFTER 2-3 PUMPS
• THIS MORNING AT LOW SPEED STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND AGAIN WHEN LOW SPEED PARKING THE BLACK PEDAL BECAME HARD TO PUSH AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP PROPERLY. HAPPENED BOTH DIRECTIONS WHILE PARKING. WILL TAKE TO THE DEALER THIS AFTERNOON. SEEMS TO BRAKE FINE AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND SLOWING FROM HIGHER SPEEDS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 8 crashes

“DRIVING SLOW AT DRIVE THRU LOST POWER BRAKES”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

16 complaints

10%

• NOTICED AFTER PURCHASE THAT THERE IS VIBRATION LIKE A BAD TIRE 35-42 MPH. VIBRATION FELT IN SEAT,CONSOLE AND STEERING WHEEL 58-65 MPH. TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS HARD SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE BEING BUMPED FROM BEHIND,IT ALSO HESITATES AND JERKS AFTER LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND ACCELERATING AGAIN BET
• IN JUNE OF 2017, I BOUGHT A NEW CHEVROLET SILVERADO. IT RUNS GREAT NO PROBLEMS. IN NOVEMBER 2017 I CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE CHUGGLE DRIVE QUALITY. THE SERVICE DID WHAT WAS NEEDED TO BE DONE. I HAD TO MAKE A 5-
• RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN NOTICING MY SILVERADO WITH LESS THEN 20,000 MILES HAS HAD REALLY LOW OIL PRESSURE. AROUND 15-20 PSI AT IDLE AND THE TRANSMISSON SLAMS INTO GEAR,

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“NOTICED AFTER PURCHASE THAT THERE IS VIBRATION LIKE A BAD TIRE 35-42 MPH. VIBRATION FELT IN SEAT,CONSOLE AND STEERING WHEEL 58-65 MPH. TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS HARD SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE BEING BUMPED FROM BEHIND,IT ALSO HESITATES AND JERKS AFTER LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND ACCELERATING AGAIN BET”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

12 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLOPED DRIVEWAY WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, IT ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT FOUND THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET STILL LOCKED AND ENGAGED IN PARK. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE BACK IN TH
• VEHICLE RADIO DISPLAY IS TOO BRIGHT. USING THE DIMMER DOES STILL LEAVES THE RADIO THE BRIGHTEST DISPLAY INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BLINDING THE DRIVER AT NIGHT. THE ONLY OPTION IS TO TURN THE DISPLAY OFF WHICH TAKES 5 SEPARATE INPUTS TO THE DISPLAY CONTROL. ONCE THE DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF ANY O
• WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND SHIFTING INTO REVERSE THE TAILGATE CAMERA ACTIVATES ON THE DASH DISPLAY AT FULL BRIGHTNESS EFFECTIVELY BLINDING THE DRIVER FROM SEEING ANYTHING/ANY PERSON OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AS HE TRIES TO BACK UP. THERE IS NO WAY TO DISABLE OR DIM THE TOUCHSCREEN DURING REVERSING.

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

10 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE STATIONARY, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO URKA AUTO SALES IN LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT RODENTS HAD EATEN THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS, A MAIN GROUND WIRE, AND THE
• BOUGHT 2017 SILVERADO 1500 LTZ NEW. BACKUP CAMERA WILL NOT DIM AT NIGHT, BLINDING, MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO BACK UP, UNABLE TO SEE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. BEEN THAT WAY SINCE NEW. IT'S A SAFETY FACTOR, RIGHT NOW IT WOULD BE BETTER OFF WITHOUT IT AT NIGHT. SALESMAN AT DEALERSHIP SAID THAT'S JUST THE WAY
• WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND SHIFTING INTO REVERSE THE TAILGATE CAMERA ACTIVATES ON THE DASH DISPLAY AT FULL BRIGHTNESS EFFECTIVELY BLINDING THE DRIVER FROM SEEING ANYTHING/ANY PERSON OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AS HE TRIES TO BACK UP. THERE IS NO WAY TO DISABLE OR DIM THE TOUCHSCREEN DURING REVERSING.

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE STATIONARY, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO URKA AUTO SALES IN LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT RODENTS HAD EATEN THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS, A MAIN GROUND WIRE, AND THE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 156 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLOPED DRIVEWAY WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, IT ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT FOUND THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET STILL LOCKED AND ENGAGED IN PARK. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE BACK IN TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: DRIVING SLOW AT DRIVE THRU LOST POWER BRAKES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: NOTICED AFTER PURCHASE THAT THERE IS VIBRATION LIKE A BAD TIRE 35-42 MPH. VIBRATION FELT IN SEAT,CONSOLE AND STEERING WHEEL 58-65 MPH. TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS HARD SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE BEING BUMPED FROM BEHIND,IT ALSO HESITATES AND JERKS AFTER LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND ACCELERATING AGAIN BET
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLOPED DRIVEWAY WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, IT ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT FOUND THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET STILL LOCKED AND ENGAGED IN PARK. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE BACK IN 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)