Worst 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 114 | 4 | — | 43,328 mi | |
| Brakes | 100 | 10 | — | 45,787 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 55 | — | — | 54,393 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 50 | 1 | 3 | 52,360 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 25 | 2 | — | 43,660 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | — | — | 27,368 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 9 | — | 1 | 35,432 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 17,132 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 27,587 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | 1 | — | 64,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 1 | — | 30,167 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 50,500 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,820,178 vehicles.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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