2017 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. Part of Generation 3 (K2XX) — 2014–2018.
Complaints
156
per 10K Sold
2.7
US Sales
585,864
Crashes
15
Fires
4
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2017 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#132 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:32,727 mi
#231 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:40,259 mi
Crash-related:7
#316 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:28,330 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 32 | — | — | 32,727 mi | |
| Brakes | 31 | 7 | — | 40,259 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | 1 | 28,330 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 40,297 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 26,786 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 37,440 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 28,970 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 23,948 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 5,270 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,727
Brakes
31
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,259
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,330
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,297
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,786
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,440
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,970
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,948
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,270
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2017 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado has 156 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (32 complaints, avg 32,727 mi); Brakes (31 complaints, avg 40,259 mi); Engine Problems (16 complaints, avg 28,330 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 32,723 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado include 15 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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