2017 Gmc Sierra 1500 problems

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The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the top trim level from the Chevrolet C/K series, the Silverado is offered as a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. The fourth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2019 model year.

The Chevrolet Silverado shares mechanical commonality with the identically related GMC Sierra; GMC ended the use of the C/K nomenclature a model generation prior to Chevrolet. In Mexico, high-trim level versions of the Silverado use the Chevrolet Cheyenne name (not to be confused with the 2003 concept). Competing against the Ford F-Series, Ram Pickup, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan, the Silverado is among the best-selling vehicles in the United States, having sold over 12 million trucks since its introduction in 1998 as a 1999 model year.

History

The Silverado nameplate made its debut for the 1975 model year, becoming the top trim level on all Chevrolet C/K trucks, slotted above Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, and Cheyenne. For the 1968 model year (seven years before the Silverado), GMC C/K trucks used variations of the Sierra name (Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra Grande, and High Sierra). Even after the C/K series officially ended, GM still uses the CK and the CC in their current model codes, to denote a two-wheel drive (CC), and four-wheel drive (CK).

For the 1988 GMT400 model architecture, Chevrolet retained the C/K model nomenclature, with GMC branding its full-size line as Sierras. While sharing the same body and chassis, the model chronology of the Silverado and Sierra are different, with five generations of the Sierra, while four of the Silverado.

In 2018, at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, Chevrolet unveiled the first medium-duty Silverado, expanding the model line to a 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD chassis cab. Largely the successor to the 2003–2009 GMT560 chassis, the medium-duty trucks are exclusive to Chevrolet, with no plans for an equivalent GMC version. Instead, Navistar International (now partnering with GM) would sell the medium-duty trucks as a rebadged counterpart, called the CV. This is in fact a very similar nod to how the Avalanche did not have a GMC Yukon–based equivalent, but instead, Cadillac would take its place as the former's rebadged counterpart, the Escalade EXT.

2017 Gmc Sierra 1500

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Common 2017 Gmc Sierra 1500 problems

Based on the complaints from owners of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, several common problems have been reported:

  • Four-Wheel Drive Problems:
    • Several Sierra models have experienced problems with the selector switch on 4-wheel drive models malfunctioning. This issue can trigger 4-wheel drive service alarms, indicating the need for a replacement. While the 2017 model seems to have fewer of these issues compared to previous models, it's still a concern that owners should be aware of to prevent potential driving complications.
  • Front Air Bag Deployment:
    • Front airbag deployment has been a common problem reported by owners. This issue was serious enough to lead to a recall. The failure of airbags to deploy under specific driving circumstances poses a significant safety risk. Additionally, seat belt pretensioners may not activate during a crash, further compromising passenger safety. Owners should ensure that their vehicles are checked for any recall-related issues to address these safety concerns promptly.
  • Brake Assist Issues:
    • Problems with the braking system have been reported, including unintentional braking and issues with the vacuum pump reducing power brake assist. Unintentional braking can pull vehicles to the left or right, increasing the risk of accidents. Low vacuum pump levels can limit brake assist, making it harder for owners to stop their vehicles efficiently. While not as severe as some other issues, brake assist problems can impact the safety and performance of the vehicle, necessitating timely repairs and maintenance.

These common problems with the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 highlight the importance of regular maintenance, prompt repairs, and staying informed about any recalls to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.

2017 Gmc Sierra 1500 engine

Does the 2017 GMC Sierra have transmission problems?

Four-wheel. Drive service alarms will appear when this happens and you'll probably need to replace it fortunately.

Is there any recalls on a 2017 GMC Sierra?

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.

Should I buy a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?

A jack-of-all-trades and quite good at all of them, the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 has comfort, capability and versatility in equal measure. It's refined and delivers an appealing balance between performance and fuel efficiency. It's a smart choice that will serve you well.

How many miles will a 2017 Sierra last?

If you take care of your GMC Sierra, you can expect it to last around 250,000 miles without too many worries.

Is there any problems with 2017 GMC Sierra?

Transmission and Engine Problems

Several complaints tie the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 to fault shifting, stalling, or sputtering. Most vehicle owners discover these problematic areas when they quickly press the accelerator, and unfortunately, most cases are left unresolved.

Should I buy a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?

A jack-of-all-trades and quite good at all of them, the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 has comfort, capability and versatility in equal measure. It's refined and delivers an appealing balance between performance and fuel efficiency. It's a smart choice that will serve you well.

Are there any recalls on a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?

Summary: 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.

Is GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?

Yes, GMC trucks are among the most reliable pickups on the market. Year after year, the J.D. Power Dependability Study has ranked the Sierra 1500 and Sierra 2500HD in the top five of their respective segments.

2017 Gmc Sierra 1500 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Sierra 1500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Service brakes problems
  • Power train problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Engine problems
  • Unknown or other problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Gmc Sierra 1500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Latest 25 complaints 2017 Gmc Sierra 1500

The NHTSA has received 345 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Gmc Sierra 1500. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2017 Gmc Sierra 1500 vehicles.

2024-10-23

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-10-22
  • VIN: 3GTU2NEC7HG
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: lifter going bad
2024-10-16

STEERING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-10-10
  • VIN: 1GTN1LEC0HZ
  • Components: STEERING
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message "Power Steering Failure" was displayed. The contact continued driving until he could safely pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that he was able to pull to the side of the road by using physical force to steer the steering wheel. The contact then drove to the residence at low speed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle was not covered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
2024-10-02

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-10-02
  • VIN: 3GTU2NEC6HG
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: The automatic transmission occasionally slips and slams hard into gear between first and second gears, causing the truck to lunge forward when attempting to stop. This could potentially cause the truck to hit another person or vehicle when attempting to stop. This problem was immediately observed upon receiving the new truck in 2017 and is ocurring more frequently over time. The problem was reported to and taken in to the GMC dealer. They advised that they were unable to reproduce the problem during their time with the truck. There have been no safety incidents thus far. No warning lamps or messages have been displayed on the dashboard.
2024-09-23

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-09-23
  • VIN: 3GTU2NEJ7HG
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: 8L90 transmission shudders and jolts forward at low speeds. Delayed acceleration when accelerating from a stop.
2024-09-11

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-09-01
  • VIN: 3GTP1NEC3HG
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to a dealer where the dealer found no defects with the vehicle. The contact was then informed that the shuddering was normal operation. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic discovered a defect with the bell housing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
2024-09-03

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
  • VIN: 3GTU2PEJ7HG
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2017 GMC 1500 Denali equipped with Land Spider Tires, Tire Line: Wild Traxx, Tire Size: 35x121/2/R22, DOT: (N/A). The contact stated that while diving at various speeds and turning, the tires were rubbing against the sidewall. The coolant line blew out. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and Oxygen sensor needed to be placed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The tire failure mileage was 130,000.
2024-09-02

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-08-31
  • VIN: 3GTU2PEJ1HG
  • Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: On [XXX], on or about [XXX], while leaving out the garage the steering wheel locked-up and would not turn unless exceptional strength was used. We immediately notified Garlyn Shelton in Temple, TX dealer and had the 2017 GMC Denali towed with AAA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-08-27

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-08-06
  • VIN: 3GTU2PEJ3HG
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated. The vehicle hesitated and was shaking abnormally while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed due to the pistons misfiring and then collapsing. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
2024-08-21

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
  • VIN: 3GTU2PEJ8HG
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: Transmission making a shuttering feeling while driving. Felt in the steering wheel. Dealer said it’s not covered unless still under powertrain warranty. No check engine light while happening. There was a pending code about transmissions control module.
2024-08-19

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-08-19
  • VIN: 1GTV2MEC4HZ
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: The transmission isn't working properly and there is a major delay (over one year) in parts because so many are needed.
2024-08-12

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
  • VIN: 1GTV2MEC9HZ
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: Noticed a/c getting warm. Attempted refilling Freon without success. Took by auto shop and they discovered the welds to the top driver side of the condenser were in question and ruptured causing a Freon leak. They advised a replacement and stated “this is very common with GM model trucks and SUVs. Save your info and report for recall. They need to recall these models for their a/c issues.” Condenser replaced with receipt attached
2024-08-04

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-08-03
  • VIN: 3GTU2PEC1HG
  • Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: The vehicle while driving just rapidly steers to one side out of nowhere and some of the times even breaks.
2024-07-31

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-07-31
  • VIN: 3GTU2PEJ3HG
  • Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
  • Summary: My vehicle has on two separate occasions experienced a failure where the steering locks up, the engine shuts down, and the dash displays warnings about stabilitrac and trailer wiring. The vehicle has had random electrical glitches for some time, but they have escalated to a safety issue. In doing research, my issues sound very similar to those issues which resulted in a recall to earlier vehicles of the same generation, on report 17V-414. Googling the issue also points to insufficient grounding at the battery and / or the G218 grounding connection.
2024-07-10

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-07-10
  • VIN: 1GTV2NECXHZ
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to continue driving to the destination. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the torque converter. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred 2-months later. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.
2024-06-29

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-01-15
  • VIN: 3GTP1NEC3HG
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: 8 speed transmission shudder reported by GMC for my model. My truck has 35,500 miles and has the shudder posted in a technical service bulletin by GM. The supposed fix is x 20 quart fluid flush, new filter, and flash the computer. GM will not cover under any warranty as they say this is a “fluid change” even though the manual says this fluid should not be changed until 72,000 miles. The dealerships act like they are just hearing about this which is a total lie. They were told over a year ago if they had any new on lot to change the transmission fluid to mobile one synthetic before selling them. This should be a recall as GM knew this was an issue during manufacture. This is a $1200 repair that should be covered by GM.
2024-05-10

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-03-29
  • VIN: 3GTU2NEC4HG
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
  • Summary: #1 While merging onto the highway, the vehicle began to shake violently and have a sudden lose of power due to a misfire on cylinder 6 and 4. I was unable to merge onto the highway as the vehicle would not accelerate almost causing me to be hit from behind. I was able to get the vehicle off to the shoulder to avoid an accident as it was barely able to stay running and the CEL was flashing. The failed parts (AFM lifters/push rods and VLOM) have been removed from the engine and saved for review. #2 My family's safety was put at risk as the vehicle had a sudden lose of acceleration while trying to merge on the highway almost causing us to be hit from behind. #3 I spoke with my local GMC dealer and explained the situation and diagnosis that I have completed on the vehicle. That wanted me to pay out of pocket to tow the vehicle in and would not cover anything as the vehicle is barley out of powertrain warranty (72695 miles). I have been an engineer in the automotive industry for almost 10 years and can properly diagnose a vehicle and the issue it has. Trouble codes were provided along with pictures and videos as evidence. I understand when something is a safety issue and needs to be addressed as this is a common issue with GM 5.3l and 6.2l engines. I then spoke to GM corporate (Mandy, case# 9-12424996557) and once again they wanted me to pay for everything out of pocket even though this is clearly a safety concern with their product and the diagnosis had already been completed. This vehicle has all the maintenance records since it rolled off the showroom floor, proving that the failure is not related to neglect or poor maintenance of the vehicle. There is very clearly a design issue or manufacturing issue on this components. #4 Components are available for inspection by mfg. #5 There were not warning lights or any other indicators prior to the failure. Oil pressure was at 40PSI and engine temp was ~200F. All within the normal operating windows of the vehicle.
2024-05-09

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-01-15
  • VIN: 3GTU2PEC7HG
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at low speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the pedal remained on the floorboard. Additionally, the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
2024-05-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-01-29
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: 3GTU2NEC6HG
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: In January 2024, I parked my truck in my garage and shortly after I smelled an electrical burning smell in our house. When I opened the garage, it had smoke throughout the garage and a very strong odor of electrical burning smell. I moved my vehicle outside and tried to find the source, but it was too strong to narrow it down, and the garage smelled like burnt electrical for days. I took the truck to a service shop and they could not find anything wrong at the time. Today, May 2024, I was having trouble getting my trailer lights working. Upon further inspection, I discovered the 7-way interface wiring harness on my vehicle had electrically shorted out and melted a hole in the plastic housing and left melted plastic on the truck frame. The tag on the wiring harness states TAG #138359 7-WAY INTERFACE HARNESS W/O 134971. I believe this electrical short/fire should be part of the NHSTA Recall 18E-014. That recall states those are aftermarket harnesses, but the harness on the vehicle in this complaint is original to the vehicle and was installed by the manufacturer. I plan to take the vehicle back to the dealer to have the harness replaced, but I am expecting pushback since the NHSTA recall states this is only aftermarket harnesses.
2024-04-29

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-04-27
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: 3GTU2NECXHG
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed with the defroster activated, a smoke odor was detected inside the vehicle. The contact's wife checked the rearview mirror and saw flames coming from the rear windshield. The contact's wife pulled over and heard a loud explosion from the rear windshield shattering before turning off the vehicle. The flames from the rear windshield were extinguished on their own after the vehicle was turned off. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact's wife deactivated the defroster before driving to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the rear windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
2024-04-22

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-04-11
  • VIN: 3GTU2MEC7HG
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
  • Summary: The vehicle would shudder when trying to accelerate. I almost was hit by a semi truck trying to merge onto the freeway. Made an appointment with the mechanic then a couple days later I was at a stop sign and the vehicle would not accelerate at all. I placed in park the tried shifting back into drive and still nothing. I had to turn the vehicle on and off twice before I was able to shift it in drive an it actully would accelerate. Even then it would shudder and not accelerate fully. Very dangerous. Just hit 100k miles. GMC Certified Mechanic said the transmission is shot and needs to be replaced. Cost to replace over $6,000.00 Bought the truck in 2020 for $35,500 and just paid it off.
2024-04-22

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-04-13
  • VIN: 3GTU2NEC2HG
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: Experienced hard shifting in my transmission a couple before it all of the sudden it made a thing noise and didn’t want to move forward to easy. Babied it home and by then it was whining and whistling all the time. I Quit driving it immediately and had it towed. Being only a 2017 I can’t believe this happened. Plus I had a 2014 prior to this and I had the same issue but traded it off before it went all the way out. After going to social media I am finding out that so many people with mid to late model 2000s have had this same issue, even family. Plus I was told by 2 different transmission places this is very common in these with Chevy and GMC model trucks. How could this be going on? I am assuming because people don’t know to report. Being on disability and a fixed income this took a hit to my bank account, actually a home equity loan.
2024-04-16

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-03-15
  • VIN: 3GTU2NEJ4HG
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: Transmission shifting hard. Shuddering around 60-65 mph
2024-04-07

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-12-22
  • VIN: 1GTV2LEC0HZ
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: I purchased the vehicle in November or December 2022. Since then I’ve had problems with my transmission. The torque converter was replaced 2 times, it’s been in the shop 5-6 times and nothing fixed under the warranty when I purchased it. Finally the dealer I purchased from said they won’t take the vehicle back and won’t spend any more money on fixing the truck. Now it has become on my dime to figure it out since I gave up trying to have a shop diagnose and fix it. The last shop said I would have to pay to have the transmission removed and possibly have the valve body replaced since the dealer I purchased it from gave the second shop one chance to get it right. The transmission downshifts hard and clunks since the first day of purchase. Makes a weird wining noise still til this day. I have spoken with the owners of the dealership and they did not seem to care about my problem.
2024-03-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-02-20
  • VIN: 3GTU2NEC4HG
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: on [XXX], i remote started my vehicle about 10 minutes prior to leaving work. when i left and walked out to my truck i opened the driver side door and noticed smoke in the vehicle and an odd smell. upon looking around the truck i heard a loud pop and the passenger side of the rear sliding back glass shattered. upon further investigation this has been an ongoing issue with gm trucks and even 159,000 have been recalled in Canada and there has been no recall issued in the United States. the major safety concern is that in the back seat of my vehicle i have two car seats for each of my toddler aged sons. i am just thankful that neither one of them were in the vehicle when this happened. i brought the vehicle to the dealership and they told me that there was indeed a short in the wiring going to the back sliding window and defroster but there was nothing they could do other than replace the glass. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-03-06

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-02-29
  • VIN: 1GTV2LEC7HZ
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: Truck has always shifted rough, now with only has 102,000 miles has been serviced regularly exclusively at the dealership. It started slipping gears and I was just informed by the dealer that the torque converter detonated and the entire transmission must be replaced.

2017 Gmc Sierra 1500 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2017 Gmc Sierra 1500.

2019-10-24
  • Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
  • Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
  • Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
2019-09-06
  • Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
  • Summary: 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.
  • Consequence: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
  • Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
2017-08-03
  • Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
  • Components: CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP
  • Summary: 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."
  • Consequence: If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
  • Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 17307.
2017-07-10
  • Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
  • Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
  • Summary: 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.
  • Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
  • Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
2016-09-08
  • Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
  • Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
  • Summary: 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.
  • Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
  • Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Negative 2017 Gmc Sierra 1500 car reviews

  1. Mikel Batz 2025-01-03

    I purchased my dream vehicle, but unfortunately, I have been experiencing issues with the leather on the back seat scaling off. Despite the fact that the vehicle was previously bought back by GMX due to lemon law, GMC has been unable to identify or resolve the issue. As an experienced driver of over 50 years, I find it hard to believe that GMC mechanics cannot find a solution. I am now considering returning to a high-end Ford or Lincoln.

  2. Caesar Gerlach 2024-10-27

    Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with the 2017 Denali truck that I leased in 2020. Overall, I really enjoyed the comfort features and driving experience. However, I did experience some issues with the transmission from the beginning. Despite several visits to the dealer and investigations, unfortunately, the issue was not resolved. As a result, I made the decision to return the truck as soon as my lease was up. Thanks for listening!

  3. Wilber Schaefer 2024-06-11

    I experienced several issues with my vehicle, including the Chevy shake which was resolved by rebalancing the tires that were off from the factory. Although the cruise control failed initially, it eventually came back on its own. Unfortunately, the entertainment system stopped working at 36k miles and required a costly repair of 1k. Despite these setbacks, I have decided to switch to a Ford for my next vehicle due to their reputation for reliability.

  4. Ansley Borer 2024-02-10

    I have a 2017 GMC Sierra 6.2L 8-speed auto that I bought used with under 8k miles. It was fully loaded with the SLT All Terrain package, and it was a dream truck of mine to own. However, after a few weeks, the truck started to go downhill. The transmission clunks really bad on the 1-2 shift, bad enough to shake the truck. I took it to GMC several times, and after a few visits, they replaced some oil pump for the transmission and went to a different fluid, which fixed the problem for a few days. However, they now say it's normal. Then, once I got to about 45k miles, it threw an engine code (cold start/rough idle). After researching it a bit, people are saying that it refers to the injectors and that they are going out. GM found nothing wrong with the truck and won't fix it. Soon after, the A/C went out on the truck completely, and it won't cool at all, just blows hot. I'm disappointed that GM won't stand behind their product, especially since my family members have worked for GM for over 40 years and have owned nothing but GM. However, I'm hopeful that we can find a solution to this issue.

  5. Dallas Hegmann 2024-01-18

    The AFM system in GM vehicles has been known to cause issues with lifters and cam shafts, resulting in costly engine repairs. Despite numerous lawsuits, GM has yet to take responsibility for these repair costs. It is important to be aware of this issue when considering a GM vehicle with the AFM system.

Positive 2017 Gmc Sierra 1500 car reviews

  1. Malcolm Bechtelar 2025-01-04

    Great choice!

  2. Ariel Crist 2024-11-18

    The vehicle is available for purchase at $55k. When the engine is hot, it should idle smoothly without any missing or roughness. The transmission should shift smoothly, and the ride should be similar to that of a large SUV.

  3. Graham Bahringer 2024-11-08

    This is my favorite truck that I have ever owned, but there are some drawbacks. Firstly, if you can't jump a curb without popping a tire and bending a rim, then 22” rims don’t belong on a truck. Secondly, I was a little upset when I had to replace the magna ride shocks for $2k because you have to replace both front at the same time and the regular shocks were $70. However, the ride quality is superb and the handling when towing is excellent. At 125000 miles, I had to replace rods and lifters for over $6k. That being said, I have enjoyed the powerful 6.2 v8 a lot and getting 22mpg on the highway is nice. The 8-speed transmission has been a bit rough and clanks into gear sometimes, even since it was new, but it’s still going strong at 135k mi. Lastly, I wish the GPS and Apple Play would connect without a cord because sometimes it won’t work, but cleaning or replacing the cord fixes the issue. Why would they make a crew cab without rear air? I constantly have to direct my vents off of me for rear passengers. Overall, the powerful 6.2, towing, ride comfort, gas mileage, and luxury have made this my favorite truck to ever own.

  4. Lafayette Lueilwitz 2024-10-15

    It's a shame that this vehicle doesn't have reactive cruise control, as it would have been a great addition. It's also quite expensive, but hopefully it's worth the investment.

  5. Jeremy Kutch 2024-09-25

    This is a fantastic truck! It has so many amazing features.

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Transmission issues on 2017 Sierra 1500 at 80k miles : r/gmcsierra
Transmission issues on 2017 Sierra 1500 at 80k miles : r/gmcsierra
https://www.reddit.com/r/gmcsierra/comments/w1q84u/transmission_issues_on_2017_sierra_1500_at_80k/

Jul 18, 2022 ... The torque converter on this generation is a proven problem child. Not only that, but these transmissions have a thermostat on them that makes ...

2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems: Everything You Need to Know ...
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems: Everything You Need to Know ...
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Jun 28, 2022 ... Transmission and Engine Problems. Several complaints tie the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 to fault shifting, stalling, or sputtering. Most vehicle ...

Hey all! Just bought a 2017 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 with 70k miles ...
Hey all! Just bought a 2017 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 with 70k miles ...
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Apr 24, 2023 ... Got the same truck as op just not the 4x4 and having the same experience that this article states. Thought I hit something in the yard when I ...

2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Reliability - Consumer Reports
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Reliability - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/gmc/sierra-1500/2017/reliability/

Owner Reported Trouble Spots · Transmission Minor · Climate System · Exhaust · Fuel System/Emissions · Transmission Major · In-car Electronics · Electrical ...

2017 Sierra Denali ultimate problems? - 2014 - GM-Trucks.com
2017 Sierra Denali ultimate problems? - 2014 - GM-Trucks.com
https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/204261-2017-sierra-denali-ultimate-problems/

Aug 15, 2017 ... My local dealer has the sexiest looking 2017 Denali ultimate in and I'm just about to pull the trigger. Are there any known issues in 17 that I ...

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