2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Recalls and owner complaints reported to NHTSA
Compared with the typical (middle) count of 245 complaints across the 8 model-year 2017 heavy-duty trucks we cover. Best-selling trucks naturally collect more complaints because more of them are on the road.
What owners should know
Covers 2015–2019 · 6.6L Duramax diesel (LML 2015–2016, L5P 2017–2019) and 6.0L V8 gas · Updated 2026-10-01
The Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD are mechanically the same trucks, so these notes cover both, in 2500HD and 3500HD. The diesel changed partway through: the Duramax LML in 2015–2016, and the redesigned Duramax L5P in 2017–2019. Gas trucks use the 6.0L V8.
We counted 1,326 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2019 Silverado HDs and Sierra HDs: 413 from LML diesels, 311 from L5P diesels and 512 from gas trucks (identified by VIN). Complaint counts show what owners report most often, not how many trucks have a problem.
At a glance
- 2015–2016 diesels (LML) carry the high-pressure fuel pump (CP4.2) risk.
- 2017–2019 diesels (L5P) use a different fuel pump and have far fewer fuel pump complaints. Block heater cord recalls address a fire risk.
- Brake pedal recall on 2015–2016 trucks: the pedal can come loose.
- Trailer brake warnings are frequently reported.
- Gas trucks: the transmission is the most common complaint (about 1 in 5).
2015–2016 Duramax LML: fuel pump
Fuel pump problems come up in 61 of 413 LML complaints, about 3 times the rate of the 2017–2019 L5P (16 of 311). The LML uses the Bosch CP4.2 pump. When it fails, metal can contaminate the whole fuel system, and repair sources report bills of $8,000 to $15,000. There was no recall.
When buying a 2015–2016 diesel: ask whether the pump was replaced or upgraded, and for fuel filter records.
2017–2019 Duramax L5P
Generally well regarded. Commonly reported repairs include DEF tank sensors, the MAP sensor, plastic intercooler pipes, and the #4 fuel injector connector (GM bulletin 23-NA-027). Fire comes up in 30 L5P complaints. GM recalled 2017–2019 diesels because the engine block heater cord can short and overheat (recalls 19V328000 and 21V496000). Confirm both are done.
Brakes and trailer brakes
- GM recalled 2015–2016 trucks because the brake pedal pivot nut can loosen, making the pedal loose or inoperative (recalls 16V069000 and 18V578000).
- Owners frequently report "Service trailer brake system" warnings that can cut the trailer brakes while towing. If you tow, test the trailer brake controller with a trailer connected.
Gas trucks
The 6.0L engine is simple and long-lived. Transmission complaints are the top topic on gas trucks (99 of 512). Test-drive for harsh or slipping shifts.
Other recalls
- Dual fuel tank sensors and a rear tank that can collapse on some diesels (recalls 19V088000 and 23V047000)
- Front seat belt retractors on 2017–2018 trucks (recall 17V567000)
- Several airbag recalls, including roof-rail and side curtain inflators
Before you buy
- Check open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls with the VIN.
- Get a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel shop for a Duramax.
- Bring our used truck inspection checklist.
Researched from owner forums and NHTSA complaints and written by Know Your Truck. These are patterns in what owners report, not a guarantee about any particular truck.
Common failures & how to fix them
Parts and video buttons search for your 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. Always confirm a part fits using your VIN. Brakes, steering, fuel and airbag work affects your safety, so if you're not sure, have a qualified mechanic do it.
2015–2016 Duramax fuel pump (CP4) failure
Best left to a shopSigns: Sudden stalling or no-start, low fuel pressure codes such as P0087.
Fix: Prevention: change the fuel filter on schedule and buy fuel from busy stations. Some owners replace the CP4 with a different pump design as prevention. A failed pump usually means a full fuel system replacement at a diesel shop.
Loose brake pedal (2015–2016)
Dealer (recall)Signs: The brake pedal feels loose or doesn't work right.
Fix: Covered by GM recalls for the brake pedal pivot nut.
May be covered free by recall 16V069000 / 18V578000. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Block heater cord fire risk (2017–2019 diesels)
Dealer (recall)Signs: A burnt or melted block heater cord or plug.
Fix: Covered by GM recalls. Don't use the block heater until it's checked.
May be covered free by recall 19V328000 / 21V496000. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
'Service trailer brake system' warning
Easy DIYSigns: Trailer brake warnings that cut the trailer brakes while towing.
Fix: Start with the simple things: clean and inspect the 7-pin trailer connector and the trailer's wiring. If it continues, have a dealer check the trailer brake module.
L5P cracked intercooler pipe
Easy DIYSigns: A loud pop, then low power and limp mode.
Fix: Replace the plastic charge pipe. Many owners upgrade to a metal pipe.
Owner's manual
Get the free official owner's manual from Chevrolet's manuals and guides page. Choose 2017 Silverado 2500HD. It covers maintenance schedules, fluids, towing limits and warning lights. Older years may not be listed online.
Recalls
A recall doesn't mean a truck still has the problem. Enter the truck's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see whether the repair was done.
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly
Feb 2023 · #23V047000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk and fix
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222368030.
Equipment:Electrical:Engine Block Heater
Jul 2021 · #21V496000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.
Risk and fix
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19V-328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 4, 2022. Customers may call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 212329840.
Engine
Apr 2019 · #19V328000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
Risk and fix
Risk: A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Fix: GM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N182206310.
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Sep 2017 · #17V567000General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. The front seat belt retractor assemblies were built with the incorrect torsion bar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk and fix
Risk: The seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front seat belt retractor assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's numbers for this recall are 17368, 17375, and 17376.
Air Bags:Frontal
Sep 2016 · #16V651000General 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.
Risk and fix
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Owner complaints by area
Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.
- Power Train421 involved a fire
- Filed Oct 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, there were rattling and vibrating sensations coming from the vehicle. In addition, when driving at low speeds there was a thumping noise emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired however the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who reprogrammed and drained the transmission fluid. The dealer informed the contact that when draining the transmission, metal shavings were discovered and that it was common. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a transmission auto body where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed there was no recall and the repair was not covered under warranty due to being passed the year allowed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 10,000.
- Filed Mar 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, there was a grinding noise coming from the engine and transmission area. The contact stated when driving the vehicle there was a hard shift when shifting gears. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic stating the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,900.
- Filed Oct 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle made grinding sounds. The contact pulled over on the side of the roadway. Upon inspection, the contact noticed flames coming from the rear differential, and the driveshaft had detached. The contact extinguished the flames with bottled water. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle had detached and the driveshaft had struck the transfer case. The contact was informed that the rear end and transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
- Filed Mar 2023
Transmission failure for the second time. the first time it happened it had 51,984 miles after I got it back, it happened again after an additional 41 thousand miles.
- Filed Dec 2022
When transiting between airport and home in very remote area in subzero temps the DEF warning system suddenly came on limiting vehicle speed progressively. No services were available both at this time of day and in this very remote area. There needs to be some way to override this system in the case of potential life and death. There were no warnings that this system was going to activate, it simply came on. The system had plenty of fluid but it appears the DEF heater failed. A vehicle should have an override for life and safety matters. Vehicle is going to a diesel mechanic for service now.
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- Service Brakes379 involved a crash
- Filed Sep 2024
“Service Trailer Brake System” warning on DIC. Vehicle undriveable, INOP, Safety Issue! Start truck, the above warning will flash off and on, Code C1117 DTC.
- Filed Aug 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the braking system suddenly failed causing the brake pedal to become extremely hard to press and the vehicle would not immediately stop. As a result, the contact crashed into a utility pole. During the incident, no injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V761000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 118,000.
- Filed Mar 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V761000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics, Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control). The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to reduce speed and stop immediately, which caused the contact to rear-end another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow shop. The vehicle has not been deemed totaled. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
- Filed Feb 2022
I was on a 2 hour drive hauling my 8000lbs trailer when the service trailer brake alarm went off. It constantly dinged the whole 2 hour trip and caused my trailer brakes not to work putting me and my family in danger hauling such a load with no brakes. Not only do I have no brakes but the truck is deemed undrivable due to the constant distractions of the dinging. It also inoperates the message screen to see my speed or to use any other functions like voice commands and radio. I have numerous shops look at it and wasted a few hundred bucks in parts and labor to find this problem with no resolution insight. This is due to a faulty wiring harness somewhere in the truck.
- Filed Aug 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE DOWN A HILL THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE DETECTED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES HOWEVER THEY WERE SOFT AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED HOWEVER, FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE MOUNTAIN. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WORKED AS DESIGNED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,047.
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- Engine283 involved a fire
- Filed Oct 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off and the entire instrument panel started flickering. In addition, the wheel would independently turn itself. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
- Filed Jul 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, and the gear shifter became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,564.
- Filed Mar 2023
The engine glow plugs keep failing, I have replaced 4 already and 2 more are now failed. The vehicle only has 66K miles on it currently and the failures started around 50K. I do not understand why this hasn't been recalled like the 2018 trucks, they share the exact same engine.
- Filed Nov 2020
I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I LET OFF THE BRAKE AND THE TRUCK TOOK OFF AT FULL THROTTLE. I NEVER EVEN HAD TIME TO TOUCH THE GAS PEDAL, IT WENT FROM 0 TO 60 IN LESS THAN 1/2 A BLOCK. I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A CRUISE CONTROL ISSUE AND TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO TURN IT OFF, BUT DIDN'T SLOW DOWN ONE BIT. WHEN WE GOT OUT OF TOWN, I LET OFF THE BRAKES AND IT CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED UNTIL WE HIT 75 MPH. I AGAIN ENGAGED THE BRAKES, TURNED A CORNER TO GET OFF THE ROAD, AND WHEN I TURNED, THE TRUCK WENT BACK TO NORMAL. IT WAS LIKE A SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF. THE ENTIRE INCIDENT LASTED ABOUT 5 MINUTES, BUT IF WE HAD SNOW OR ICE ON THE ROAD AS IS USUAL THIS TIME OF YEAR, IT SURELY WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
- Filed Sep 2020
TRUCK HAD 13758 MILES AND A/C WOULD NOT WORK IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 100 DEGF WHEN SITTING AT IDLE. WHILE MOVING THE SYSTEM WOULD COOL A LITTLE. INITIALLY TOOK TO ALL AMERICAN CHEVY OF MIDLAND AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. TOOK THE TRUCK TO A SECOND DEALERSHIP, SEWELL GMC OF MIDLAND AND THEY WERE ALSO UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO SEWELL GMC OF MIDLAND AND THEY WERE ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. THE FAN CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT UNDER WARRANTY SINCE IT WAS 4 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY WITH 29599 MILES. I HAD TO PAY FOR 40% OF THE REPAIR COST DESPITE THE ISSUE FIRST OCCURING WHILE IN WARRANTY. BUT BECAUSE THE TWO DEALERSHIPS COULD NOT DIAGNOSE A BAD FAN CLUTCH I WAS STUCK WITH 40% OF THE BILL. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE INVOLVED, GAVE ME A $100 SERVICE VOUCHER. LETTERS SENT TO CEO AND VP OF GLOBAL MANUFACTURING. NO RESOLUTION BECAUSE THE "FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIANS" WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM.
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- Electrical System243 involved a fire
- Filed Sep 2024
“Service Trailer Brake System” warning on DIC. Vehicle undriveable, INOP, Safety Issue! Start truck, the above warning will flash off and on, Code C1117 DTC.
- Filed Jul 2024
SOLVED my U029E with "Exhaust Fluid Service" and "Reduced Speed". For the past month I have been working on this issue on my 2017 Silverado 2500HD LT 6.6L. Tonight I purchased my 3rd NOX2 (downstream) sensor and IMMEDIATELY EVERYTHING WAS FIXED. So, what happened? Why did the previous 2 NOX sensors NOT work? A clue came from GM Parts Direct as the original part number was listed as "DISCONTINUED". Previously we had purchased 2 numbers matching NOX2 sensors 12676706. So why did these sensors not work when the one see image below immediately worked? CHEVY! They programmed out part number 12676706 from the computer and programmed in 12718676. 12718676 CURED OUR U029E and "Exhaust Fluid Service" and "Reduced Speed" issues. Companies are still selling NOX2 part number 12676706 because it was the original device DO NOT PURCHASE THE DISCONTINUED NOX2 SENSOR 12676706. INSTEAD PURCHASE THE 12718676 PART NUMBER.
- Filed Jul 2024
2017 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD LT 6.6L It all started on June 15, 2024 with a TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER (chafing wire that was grounding and shorting against the frame and bumper) resulted in a barrage of issues. Our truck being down over a month and throwing (so far) 16 codes just on the first 2 scanners. It has also taken out the TPMS too. U0137 Trailer Brake Control Module P1050 Reductant Level Sensor P11DB NOX SENOR 1 U0076 CONTROL MODULE COMMUNICATION POWERTRAIN SENSOR U101E LOST COMMUNICATIONS WITH DEDUCTANT CONTROL MODULE U029D LOST COMMUNICATIONS WITH NOX SENSOR 1 U029E LOST COMMUNICATIONS WITH NOX SENSOR 2 U02A3 LOST COMMUNICTIONS WITH PARTICULATE MATTER SENSOR U18A2 LOST COMMUNICATIONS WITH FUEL PUMP P203C REDUCTANT LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW P204C REDUCTANT PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW U029E LOST COMMUNICATION WITH NOX SENSOR 2 P20B9 REDUCTANT HEATER 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN P0307 CYLENDER 7 MISFIRE P1488 TP MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT P0097 INSTAKE AIR TEMPORATURE (IAT) SENSOR 2 Upon having an advanced system scan there was an ADDITIONAL 128 CODES. Most of the codes referring to voltage to high and voltage to low. The entire truck is shutting down electrically and we can only assume that this will result in one of two options. First is that the vehicle will catch fire because of the system wide KNOWN WIRE CHAFING electrical issues. Second is that the vehicle is totaled / junked since Chevy will neither recall the KNOWN issues and is too busy changing customers for FRAUDULENT repairs that their vehicles do not need. Take for example P0307 which Chevy wanted $165 for the diagnostic fee and over $650 to replace cylinder 7 injector along with time for the repairs (over $1,000) for a $14 KNOWN wire connector issue that Chevy is performing fraudulently. Chevy CANNOT continue to lock the center information screen. That information is vital to our driving.
- Filed Jun 2024
Another day another code. P11DB (NOX upstream). Now I am at NOX downstream, NOX upstream, DEF pump, cylinder 7 wire connector, Trailer Brake Controller wire harness, temperature sensor, and a dozen chafing wire harnesses because they are pulled to tight, have extreme bends in them or are rubbing against the frame, bumper, etc. Chevy recommended that I replace the cylinder 7 injector which was not the issue. At this rate if I paid Chevy to diagnose and repair this vehicle I would easily be $5,000+ in repairs since Chevy wants to do cab-off maintenance on everything now. This is manufacturer defects and consumer fraud and NTHSA is not holding Chevy accountable for. My Dad has a 1978 Pinto that he can start up and run to town but my 2017 Silverado can't even leave the farm.
- Filed Jun 2024
This is my 3rd complaint within 6 days. The entire electrical system in this 2017 Silverado 2500HD LT 6.6L appears to be committing suicide. First it was the Brake Controller Unit, Diesel Injector Connector (cylinder 7), P1050 DEF Level Sensor, U029E NOX Sensor Module 2 Communication Lost, U02A3 Lost Communication With Particulate Matter Sensor Module, and now P018B Code: Fuel Pressure Sensor "B". At what point will the manufacturer be held accountable for manufacturer defects on this vehicle (including the Dorman 603-009 Coolant Reservoir)? Every pump and sensor on the truck is failing within a week of the trailer brake controller failure? WHY is every wire harness on this vehicle (like so many others) failing? I cannot trust that I can even drive this vehicle without either STABILITRAC shutting it down or the defective wire harnesses catching fire.
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- Unknown or Other141 involved a fire
- Filed Jun 2024
On [XXX], I was driving our 2017 Silverado 2500HD LT 6.6, with my family in Ohio when the trailer brake controller error started flashing on the dash and would not shut off, go silent nor correct itself. It almost caused an accident initially because it was distracting me by making me look down to READ the message. Then we were almost in a dozen accidents as we were traveling too slow for conditions, unable to get off the highway safely, and issues with steering and braking. In 10 minutes, the error sounded 50+ times. We were towing a 36’ 5th wheel trailer suddenly STABILITRAC also kicked on, REDUCED POWER (another message to look down and read), the engine started running so rough (another issues to look down at the gauges) that I thought the engine had blown. We were not in a safe place to pull over and power was cut dropping our speed from 70 to 45 in a 70 zone. Just after going up the hill, we had to continue down other side which we discovered that the trailer brakes were NOT operational. As we were burning our truck brakes going down the other side. The only reset is to shut off the key (which would lock the steering wheel, lose power steering and power brakes while driving). When STABILITRAC appears vital drivers data is BLOCKED. We removed the trailer brake fuse and the trailer battery charger fuse, but the TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER messages continued. Even with the trailer disconnected the the messages continued. The trailer brake wire under the truck had exposed wires. Did the exposed wire cause other systems to malfunction? 1.Are the defective wiring harness(es) causing other systems to fail too, and/or can cause electrical fires? 2.Defective trailer braking unit needs to give one warning and STOP. This defect poses a serious issue for anyone towing (or not). 3.STABILITRAC is going to KILL someone because I believe it already has killed. If STABILITRAC throughs the right code it WILL shut down the engine. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Filed Mar 2020
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE SEEMS TO BE ONLY ABOVE 70MPH OR MORE THE TRUCK VIBRATES VERY BAD IN THE SEATS, FLOOR, ARMREST.. 70MPH AND LESS I FEEL NOTHING AND RIDES SMOOTH.. AT 80MPH IT LITERALLY FEELS LIKE YOUR GONNA LOSE CONTROL.. VERY UNSAFE IN MY OPINION
- Filed Feb 2020
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD INTO GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND EXTREMELY HARD WHEN TOWING 2,000LB EMPTY TRAILER, CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP TO HAVE NEW TORQUE CONVERTER AND PUMP INSTALLED. DEALERSHIP STATED NO METAL SHAVINGS IN TRANSMISSION THEY BELIEVE. WHEN ACCELERATING ENGINE RPMS INCREASE WHILE VEHICLE SPEED DECREASES. STEREO CONSTANTLY DISCONNECTS FROM WIFI WHEN STREAMING MUSIC. WIFI WILL CONTINUE TO WORK FOR OTHER DEVICES. VOICE COMMANDS WORK 80%ISH OF THE TIME.
- Filed Jan 2020
AS I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET HIGH SPEED LIMIT ALL THE SUDDEN ALL THE WARNING DASH LIGHTS CAME ON ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND IT TRIED TO SLOW DOWN AND HAD TO APPLY A LOT OF PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL . I DID NOT UNDERSTAND IT. WHEN I STOPPED THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEY AND STARTED IT AGAIN. A COUPLE DAYS LATER I REMOTELY STARTED MY VEHICLE BUT WHEN I GOT IN AND TURN THE KEY ON THE LIGHTS DID NOT GO OFF IMMEDIATELY AS THEY NORMALLY DO.
- Filed Dec 2019
I HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF CONTINENTAL TIRES PUT ON MY TRUCK AND THE TREAD KEEPS PEELING OFF OF THEM I CONTACTED CONTINENTAL AND THEY'RE NOT WANTING TO REPLACE THEM UNLESS I PAY A PRORATED FEE AND I SHOULDN'T HAVE TWO OF THE MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT I'VE HAD THESE PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES FOR A LONG TIME NOW THE FIRST SET OF TIRES FAILED AT 12500 MILES AND A SECOND SET THAT SPELLED AT 10,000 MILES DOT NUMBER IS A32AWD40 P 275 /55 R 20 CROSSCONTACT LX 20 1111T
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- Steering121 involved a crash
- Filed Jul 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel became loose. The contact stated that there was an abnormal amount of slack in the steering wheel. The steering wheel failed to operate as intended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the steering bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the warranty, but the failure recurred three years later. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
- Filed Sep 2024
Power steering has failed. Truck drives stiff without power steering.
- Filed Jul 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
- Filed Sep 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the power steering had failed while making a turn and the steering wheel would not turn. The contact crashed into a light pole. The contact hit his head on the seatbelt anchor ring. No medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but the dealer could not replicate the failure after a test drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred on two separate occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact there was no recall for the vehicle's year and model. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
- Filed Feb 2020
AL THESE LIGHTS CAME ON OUT OF NO WHERE ONE COLD DAY. STEERING ASSIST, ABS, BREAK. ALSO SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE, SERVICE STABILITRAK. I WENT ONLINE THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT ISSUE. RECALL YOUR MISTAKE AND FIX YOUR PROBLEM. DON'T SCREW THE CUSTOMER. I LOCKED UP MY BRAKES BECAUSE THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND I ALMOST HIT THEM DUE TO MY ABS NOT WORKING I FISH TAILED SIDEWAYS. IT'S A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT. IT IS A BIG ISSUE MANY PEOPLE HAVE SPOKE ABOUT. I ALSO EXPLAINED TO THE GUY WHEN I SCHEDUALE THE RECALL TO BE FIXED AND HE SAID THAT MY LIGHTS OUT A DIFFERENT ISSUE THE RECALL IS JUST A PROGRAM UPDATE FOR SOMETHING WITH THE BRAKES. THEN I BRING IT THERE 45MIN LATER THEY CANT UPDATE THE TRUCK AND COMPLETE THE RECALL DUE TO THE LIGHTS ON IN THE TRUCK!!! I'M JUST UPSET I EXPLAINED EVERYTHING BEFORE APPOINTMENT AND STILL GOT SCREWED. ALSO AFTER LOOKING THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM AS ME.. WEIRD
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- Air Bags105 involved a crash
- Filed Dec 2024
Driving down the road under 40mph and headliner airbags deployed without an accident. The dash and steering wheel bags DID NOT deploy however the headliner bags deployed for no reason.
- Filed Oct 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 70 mph, he hit a deer. Only the trim of the side curtain air bags deployed with a powder substance released from the air bags. The driver and passenger-side air bags did not deploy upon impact. No injury was sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
- Filed Oct 2020
MY TRUCK WENT OFF THE ROAD I STRUCK A TREE IN EXCESS OF 20+ MILES AN HOUR TOTALED THE TRUCK AND NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED ALMOST KILLING ME NOW I HAVE FACIAL RECONSTRUCTION AND 6 HERNIATED DISKS WHICH MAY KEEP ME FROM EVER WORKING AGAIN
- Filed Dec 2019
WHEEL FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO CENTER FROM OF MY VEHICLE ON INTERSTATE. LARGE BANG WAS HEARD AND ACRID DUST/SMOKE FILLED INTERIOR CAB, BUT NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I WAS GOING ABOUT 60 MPH AND WHEEL WAS COMING AT ME AT AROUND 50-60 MPH. THIS WAS AN ENTIRE STEEL RIM AND TIRE FROM AN SUV.
- Filed Oct 2019
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT INOPERABLE. CHECK 4 WHEEL DRIVE WARNING COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CHARGED $138.00 BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THIS OCCURS WHEN DRIVING.
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- Structure101 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
- Filed Nov 2021
On 09/30/2020, I purchase a used 2017 Chevrolet 2500HD work truck. Since the day I started driving, I been replacing tires every 2-3 months. I was told by different people, it’s normal because of weight. I took the truck to, suspension specialist, he said it was axle and wanted to charge 4000, didn’t have that money and decided to change tires, instead. I called dealer and explain, he said that maybe I cause it. This people are no help. Today, 11/18/2021- 5:18 pm, the center of the truck, between cab and rear bed, is sunken, it looks like the body frame got bent. It’s bad. I call dealer and spoke to Mr. Arbi, he said there’s nothing he can do and it’s my problem. I’m not going to start arguing and just told him thank you and decide to report him. When I bought it, I was told it was on a minor accident, nothing major. I don’t think so. I’m no expert, and I can see the body frame, bent. This dealer got me upset, just thinking that I’m stuck with this problem, and now I need to figure out how to fix, is the body frame. Please, help me, advise, what can I do, since I finance this truck. I, can’t drive it, I need to tow. I wish I can send picture. Thank you, any information will be appreciated. Miles when I bought, approx. 75000+. Miles today 11/18/2021. 143764
- Filed Mar 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, WATER STARTED TO LEAK NEAR THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WOODRUFF CHEVROLET LOCATED AT (6007 SC-101, WOODRUFF, SC 29388), WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING ANTENNA TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,594.
- Filed Jan 2020
PAINT SEEMS TO CHIP AND PEEL EXTREMELY EASILY, ESPECIALLY FROM THE FRONT BUMPER
- Filed Aug 2019
TAKATA RECALL TOTAL LOSS NON REPAIRABLE
- Filed May 2019
FEB 5TH 2019 MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE BLOCKHEATER EAS PLUGGED INTO MY ELECTRICAL OUTLET ON MY GARAGE AND AT 1:00 A.M. I WAS AWAKENED TO A LOUD EXPLOSION. WHEN I FINALLY FIGURED OUT THE CAUSE MY TRUCK AND GARAGE WERE ON FIRE. 3 MONTHS LATER FOUND OUT GM HAD RECALLED ALMOST 400,000 TRUCKS MY SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL DUE TO ENGINEBLOCK HEATER CORDS SHORTING OUT APPARENTLY. I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A NOTICE ON MY TRUCK. THE ACCIDENT WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND THERE WAS DAMAGE DONE TO MY GARAGE. ## VIN PASSED ## CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD 2017 ##
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- Fuel/Propulsion System9
- Filed Sep 2024
Engine shut off while driving on the freeway (70mph), lost steering and braking capacity. lucky to make it to shoulder, The failure is the Fuel pump control module, second time(first failure at 48k miles, second at 98k miles) this has failed (part # 13558813). once this fails part is impossible to find. repair technicians at dealer says this is a very common failure. To my knowledge part has not been inspected. Dealer is not an option for repair due to the length of time they will keep vehicle (in key west was going to ve 3 months before they could look at it,) this failure the local dealer in Athens Ga, did not have a diesel mechanic to repair (not sure why this needed a diesel mechanic), Warning lights/message is : Reduced engine power....but did not say why reduced, engine just slowed and shut down in very heavy traffic.
- Filed Oct 2023
The capless fuel filler has failed. The door is stuck halfway open. This is a fire hazard if the truck were in an accident. My son has the same year model truck. Same exact specifications just a different color and hus has also failed. This should be recalled immediately because it's a fire hazard not to mention the emissions of the vehicle.this picture is looking straight down on the filler you can see it is not closed.
- Filed Dec 2022
When transiting between airport and home in very remote area in subzero temps the DEF warning system suddenly came on limiting vehicle speed progressively. No services were available both at this time of day and in this very remote area. There needs to be some way to override this system in the case of potential life and death. There were no warnings that this system was going to activate, it simply came on. The system had plenty of fluid but it appears the DEF heater failed. A vehicle should have an override for life and safety matters. Vehicle is going to a diesel mechanic for service now.
- Filed Mar 2020
UPON STARTUP.. ENGINE IDLE WAS ROUGH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CODE P050D WAS FOUND. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THE INJECTORS ARE BAD
- Filed Oct 2019
ALL FUEL INJECTORS IN "BANK 1" BECAME FAULTY AND NEED REPLACING IMMEDIATELY WITH LITTLE TO NO WARNING OF ISSUES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER MULTIPLE INJECTORS BECAME FAULTY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHT ROAD AFTER 2 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY TRAVEL GOING 70 MPH. *LN CONSUMER STATED I'D LIKE TO ADD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO MY REPORT. AFTER LOOKING FURTHER ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, I CAME ACROSS INFORMATION IN THE 'MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS' SECTION OF THE WEBSITE PERTAINING TO 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500'S. THE NHTSA ID NUMBER IS 10163854, AND MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER IS N182198000. IN THIS LETTER IT EXPLAINS ISSUES WITH BANK 1 FUEL INJECTORS, AND WHAT I EXPERIENCED WITH MY PICKUP. UNDER THE 'CONDITIONS' SECTION OF THIS LETTER, PAGE 1, MY VEHICLE MEETS ALL THE CONDITIONS ASIDE FROM LIVING IN WYOMING AND NOT ONE OF THE 13 STATES LISTED. MY PICKUP IS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH A 5.3L ENGINE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED, I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO GARVIN MOTORS IN POWELL, WY, AND THEY SAID A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE RETURNED WITH FUEL TO AIR RATIO ISSUE IN BANK 1. UPON FURTHER DIAGNOSTICS IT WAS REVILED THE FUEL INJECTORS NEED REPLACING IN BANK 1, JUST AS STATED IN THIS LETTER FROM GM. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH TWO GM DEALERS IN THE AREA, AND I HAVE BEEN QUOTED TWO PRICES TO REPLACE PARTS LISTED ON THIS DOCUMENT FROM GM. I HAVE ALSO REACHED OUT TO GM, AND THEY SAID THEY WILL RESEARCH THIS LETTER MORE AND GET BACK WITH ME. I AM NOW TWO WEEKS WITHOUT A VEHICLE WHILE THE DEALERSHIP IS DEMANDING I MAKE A DECISION TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE, HOW I WILL BE ABLE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS UPON COMPLETION, AND GM CUSTOMER SUPPORT WILL NOT TAKE MY CALLS WITH TELLING ME THEY WILL BE CALLED BACK. I HAVE SPOKEN TO GM THREE TIMES ABOUT THIS WITH EACH TIME STATING THEY NEED TO LOOK INTO THE MATTER FURTHER. DENNY MENHOLT DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN CODY, WY, CURRENTLY HAS MY PICKUP WITH NO REPAIRS STARTED AT THIS TIME. *JB
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- Wheels7
- Filed Apr 2019
NOT SURE WHERE BURNING SMELL IS COMING FROM. BRAKES? ENGINE? TIRES? AFTER DRIVING LONGER THAN 30 MILES I CAN SMALL SOMETHING, LIKE BURNING.
- Filed Aug 2018
FRONT WHEELS SIMPLY JUST PEEL APART IN CHIPS. REAR WHEELS APPEAR TO BE FINE, SO THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH TURNING OR FRICTION ON THE FRONT WHEELS. THE TIRES CHIP AWAY THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF THE THREAD, LEAVING VOIDS AND GASHES ON THE SURFACE. WE DRIVE ON PAVED ROADS, SO THERE REALLY SHOULDN'T BE AN ISSUE WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR SUCH AS DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. I DID SHOW THIS TO OUR LOCAL DEALER, THEY CLAIM THE VEHICLE NEEDS AN ALIGNMENT, BUT KEEP IN MIND THE VEHICLE HAS UNDER 15K MILES FROM THE DEALER. ALREADY, WE CAN SEE THESE TIRES NOT EVEN COMING CLOSE TO THE WARRANTY THREAD WEAR LIMIT. PER DEALER, NO RECALLS ON OUR VIN.
- Filed Aug 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MUZI CHEVROLET (56 TV PL, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494, (855) 258-3295) WHERE THE WHEELS WERE BALANCED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,300.
- Filed Jun 2018
TAKATA RECALL, FIRST THE TRUCK WAS OVERHEATING, THEN OIL LEAKING, THEN AND TIRE TRUCK FULL OF RUST SPOTS AND STILL RUSTY IN BADGING, THEN $14,000 REPAIR TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE TRUCK, THEY SAID THE WHEELS WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW, IT HAS 30,000 MILES.I PAID $87,000. I CONTACTED CHEVY CORPORATE OFFICE, NO RESPONSE I CONTACTED BOB BELL OF BEL AIR MARYLAND WHERE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK ALSO NO RESPONSE.
- Filed Apr 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HUFFINES CHEVROLET (1400 STEMMONS FWY, LEWISVILLE, TX 75067) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES WERE OUT OF BALANCE AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLASSIC CHEVROLET (3991, 1101 TX-114, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
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- Exterior Lighting5
- Filed Jan 2020
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DURING NIGHTTIME HOURS THE DASHLIGHTS AND NAVIGATION SCREEN WILL TURN TO DAYLIGHT MODE WHICH THEN MAKES THE TRUCK HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF (WHEN IN AUTO MOD) AND THE NAVIGATION SCREEN IS TOO BRIGHT AND DISTRACTS YOU WHEN DRIVING. THE DASH LIGHTS AND NAVIGATION SCREEN WILL RANDOMLY SWITCH BETWEEN DAYTIME AND NIGHT TIME MODE WHEN DRIVING.
- Filed Oct 2018
DURING NIGHT HOURS ONLY, THE BACKUP CAMERA IS SO BRIGHT (INSIDE THE CAB) IT IS HARD TO NAVIGATE WHEN BACKING. YOU CAN NOT SEE YOUR MIRRORS. I ALMOST RAN A KID OVER ONCE AND I ALMOST HIT A PARKED CAR. THERE IS NO DIMMER FOR THE BRIGHTNESS ON THE DISPLAY.
- Filed Aug 2018
INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE FRONT DRIVER WINDOW BUTTON NOT ALWAYS WORKING. AT TIMES WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE DOOR AJAR IS LIT, WHILE THE DOOR MAY BE SHUT, IT DOESN'T LATCH COMPLETELY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR IN PARK. THIS CAUSES THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO STAY ON AND DRAIN OUT THE BATTERY. I DID HAVE IT SERVICED UNDER WARRANTY. PROBLEM WAS SOLVED, UNTIL TODAY 08/10/2018.
- Filed Jan 2018
BACKUP CAMERA TOO BRIGHT FOR BACKIUP AT NIGHT WHILE STILL NEEDING TO VIEW SIDE MIRRORS. IT WOULD BE GREAT TO COME UP WITH A SLIDING "ON SCREEN" BRIGHTNESS CONTROL FOR IMMEDIATE CONTROL OVER THE BACKUP CAMERA ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS. WAY TOO BRIGHT FOR SAFETY / STILL NEEDING TO VIEW SIDE MIRRORS.
- Filed Dec 2017
WHILE UTILIZING THE HIGH BEAM FUNCTION OF THE PROJECTION LIGHTING SHAKE OR RATTLE WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS ON THE ROAD CAUSING A FLICKERING AFFECT OF THE LIGHTS. I HAVE HAD THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACED AND THE DEFECT IS STILL PRESENT. I HAVE DRIVEN TWO 2017 AND ONE 2018 SILVERADO PICKUPS AND THE DEFECT WAS ALSO PRESENT. THIS DEFECT IS VERY DISTRACTING DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING AND POSES A SAFETY RISK DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATIONS.
- Visibility/Wiper41 involved a fire
- Filed Jan 2024
I was driving with my front and rear motoried window defrost on because its cold outside right now when I started smelling something burning. I turned down the defrost knob. I opened the driver side window to air our the smell when suddenly the rear motorized window defrost sparked up into flames while I was driving. It was in full on burning up in flames. I pulled over and luckily I was able to put out the fire. I have contacted GM because when I google this issue it states GM put out a recall on 2014-2019 Silverado HD trucks but upon speaking with a GM customer representative my truck there is no such recall on these trucks. I could have been killed or worse killed someone else on the road. I am considering getting a lawyer involved with this issue.
- Filed Feb 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW PANEL SHATTERED A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING RUBBER PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN CONSEQUENCE WAS REPAIRS HAD TO BE PAID BY THE CONTACT THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A SMELL OF BURNIG RUBBER STARTED INSIDE THE CABIN, THEN A LOUD POP WAS HEARD. THE FOLLOWING DAY NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDOW PANEL HAD SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MCCARTHY-MORSE CHEVROLET, 9201 METCALF AVE, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212, THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
- Filed Feb 2019
REAR WINDOW EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER EXPLODED/SHATTERED OUTWARD WHEN DRIVER DOOR WAS CLOSED, SPRAYING SHATTERED GLASS INSIDE THE CAB AND THE EXTERIOR SURROUNDING AREA. THE TRUCK HAD BEEN UNUSED FOR OVER A WEEK AND WAS LOCATED IN AN ATTACHED GARAGE HAVING AN AVERAGE NIGHT TEMPERATURE IN THE HIGH 30S F. THE TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN STARTED AND THE REAR DEFROSTER HAS NEVER BEEN USED. MILEAGE ON THE TRUCK IS 9782 AND THERE WAS NO KNOWN DAMAGE (NICKS, SCRATCHES, ETC) TO THE WINDOW.
- Filed Aug 2017
BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN IS SO BRIGHT AT NIGHT INSIDE VEHICLE THAT IT ALMOST CAUSES AN INABILITY TO SEE ANYTHING. APPARENTLY THERE IS NO WAY TO ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS ON THIS MODEL, BUT WAS AVAILABLE IN EARLIER MODELS
- Electronic Stability Control (esc)41 involved a crash
- Filed Feb 2020
AL THESE LIGHTS CAME ON OUT OF NO WHERE ONE COLD DAY. STEERING ASSIST, ABS, BREAK. ALSO SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE, SERVICE STABILITRAK. I WENT ONLINE THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT ISSUE. RECALL YOUR MISTAKE AND FIX YOUR PROBLEM. DON'T SCREW THE CUSTOMER. I LOCKED UP MY BRAKES BECAUSE THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND I ALMOST HIT THEM DUE TO MY ABS NOT WORKING I FISH TAILED SIDEWAYS. IT'S A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT. IT IS A BIG ISSUE MANY PEOPLE HAVE SPOKE ABOUT. I ALSO EXPLAINED TO THE GUY WHEN I SCHEDUALE THE RECALL TO BE FIXED AND HE SAID THAT MY LIGHTS OUT A DIFFERENT ISSUE THE RECALL IS JUST A PROGRAM UPDATE FOR SOMETHING WITH THE BRAKES. THEN I BRING IT THERE 45MIN LATER THEY CANT UPDATE THE TRUCK AND COMPLETE THE RECALL DUE TO THE LIGHTS ON IN THE TRUCK!!! I'M JUST UPSET I EXPLAINED EVERYTHING BEFORE APPOINTMENT AND STILL GOT SCREWED. ALSO AFTER LOOKING THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM AS ME.. WEIRD
- Filed Feb 2020
STABILITY TRACK WARNING, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING ALL APPEARED ON SAME DAY AFTER MOVING FROM PARKING SPOT AND TURNING OUT. CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. POWER STEERING IS STRAINED.
- Filed Aug 2019
TAKATA RECALL TOTAL LOSS NON REPAIRABLE
- Filed Nov 2018
THIS MORNING I WAS DRIVING TO WORK. STABILTRAK ERROR MESSAGE CAME ON MY HUD. CLUSTER AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLASHED OFF. STOPPED. EVERYTHING FLASHED BACK ON AND RADIO PRESETS WERE ALL GONE. NOT SURE IF THIS WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP HAPPENING OR IF IT IS A FROZEN SENSOR, SINCE IT HAS BEEN BELOW 32 DEGREES HERE.
- Suspension4
- Filed Aug 2019
I BOUGHT MY 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO ON OCTOBER 2017. NOT EVEN ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASED I HAD TO BRING BACK THE VEHICLE DUE TO LOUD CLUNKING NOISES AND JERKING. I HAD TO BRING THE TRUCK IN AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES A YEAR DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM.
- Filed Jun 2018
TAKATA RECALL, FIRST THE TRUCK WAS OVERHEATING, THEN OIL LEAKING, THEN AND TIRE TRUCK FULL OF RUST SPOTS AND STILL RUSTY IN BADGING, THEN $14,000 REPAIR TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE TRUCK, THEY SAID THE WHEELS WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW, IT HAS 30,000 MILES.I PAID $87,000. I CONTACTED CHEVY CORPORATE OFFICE, NO RESPONSE I CONTACTED BOB BELL OF BEL AIR MARYLAND WHERE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK ALSO NO RESPONSE.
- Filed Feb 2018
I PURCHASED A NEW (175 MILES) 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS 4X4 FROM A DEALERSHIP ON 2/10/2017. I NOTICED THE RIDE WAS A BIT BUMPY ON THE 80 MILE RIDE HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT. THE NEXT TIME I DROVE IT WAS 2 WEEKS LATER (I WAS ON BUSINESS TRAVEL IN BETWEEN AND LET THE TRUCK SIT IN MY GARAGE), AND I DROVE IT AROUND TOWN ON 2/25/2017. IN ADDITION TO A MINOR ROUGH IDLE, IT WAS VERY BUMPY. IT WOULD SHAKE AT VIRTUALLY ALL SPEEDS. AFTER MY 5 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE GROCERY STORE, I LITERALLY FELT DIZZY AND ILL. THE NEXT MORNING ON 2/26/2018, I DROVE IT TO WORK (25 MILES), AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME FEELINGS OF MOTION SICKNESS. I AM A CERTIFIED AUTO TECHNICIAN WITH NEARLY 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE WORKED ON ALL COMPONENTS OF CARS AND TRUCKS (ENGINE REPAIR / OVERHAUL, TRANSMISSION, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, ELECTRICAL, HEATING / AC, ETC.). I'VE WORKED ON TRUCKS SPANNING A WIDE RANGE OF YEARS WITH VARIOUS ISSUES AND MILEAGES (LOW MILEAGE TO +250,000 MILES). I HAVE NEVER FELT A MORE UNCOMFORTABLE RIDE IN A TRUCK IN MY YEARS OF TEST DRIVING VEHICLES (BEFORE AND AFTER REPAIR) THAN I HAVE WITH THIS NEW 2017 SILVERADO. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT LANDERS MCLARTY CHEVROLET IN HUNTSVILLE, AL, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS SAFETY CONCERN COULD NOT BE ADDRESSED AT THEIR DEALERSHIP UNTIL THE TRUCK HAD AT LEAST 500 MILES . I INFORMED THEM OF MY CONCERNS ABOUT DRIVING IT UNTIL THEN AS I HAVE UNDER 400 MILES ON IT, AND THEY TOLD ME TO DRIVE 80 MILES TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. UNBELIEVABLE! AFTER MUCH RESEARCH, THIS "MOTION SICKNESS" ISSUE IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY GENERAL MOTORS, AND DOES NOT HAVE A PROVEN DOCUMENTED FIX IN PLACE TO THIS DAY.
- Filed Jan 2018
JUST BOUGHT A NEW 2017 BLACK EDITION. REG CAB SHORT BED. 5.3. SHAKES FROM NEW OVER 73+ MPH. TOOK IT TO DEALER AT 648 MILES ON 01/19/2018. PURCHASED NEW 12/28/2017. THEY REBALANCED ALL 4 WHEELS. STILL SHAKES. THEY PUT A NEW DRIVESHAFT IN AND SAID IT WAS FIXED. I PICKED IT UP TODAY. NOPE. IT'S WORSE. NOW IT BEGINS SHAKE NO AT 60 AND AT 74-75 HAS A PRETTY DRAMATIC SHAKE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. NOW I GO BACK AGAIN MONDAY TO LET THEM HAVE ANOTHER GO AT IT.THIS IS A BRAND NEW TRUCK.
- Equipment3
- Filed Jan 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Filed Nov 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
- Filed Aug 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts are not available.
- Vehicle Speed Control3
- Filed Mar 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER BLEW HOT AIR WHEN TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CHEVROLET OF BOISE LOCATED AT (12300 W FAIRVIEW AVE, BOISE, ID 83713), WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONDENSER WAS CRACKED. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A RECURRING FAILURE FROM 2015 AND 2016 MODELS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FORWARD DRIVE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH SHOULD NOT BE LEFT ON AUTO, TO AVOID AUTOMATIC SWITCH FROM TWO TO FOUR DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 81,000.*DT*JB
- Filed Feb 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V645000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UFTRING CHEVROLET (1860 WASHINGTON RD, WASHINGTON, IL 61571) AND REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 27 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND RESUMED NORMAL DRIVING. THE SAME DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
- Filed Nov 2019
I'VE NOTICED SINCE THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNER SHIP BACK IN 2018, THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH MY TRANSMISSION. I OWN A 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO WITH THE 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION. NOT ONLY HAD IT BEEN DISCOURAGING, IT'S DISTURBING, AND POSSIBLY EVEN UNSAFE. FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR THERE IS A HARD SHIFT IN THE TRANSMISSION. AND THE SAME PROBLEM IS FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD CLUNK AND IT JERKS SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE FACT I SPENT $50,000 ON THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW AND HAVE GOT NOWHERE WITH THE PROBLEM IS OUTRAGEOUS. I ALWAYS BELIEVE IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE IT RADICALLY. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO MY DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS 'LEFT IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE' RIDICULOUS LIES. AND IF THAT WAS THE CASE WHY DID THEY 'UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER.' REGARDLESS, ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS FROM GM HAVE BEEN SWEPT UNDER THE RUG. THE PROBLEM HAS NEVER STOPPED. I'VE GOTTEN REPLIES FROM SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYING 'THEY ALL DO THAT' OR 'IT'S FINE' SO TIRED OF GETTING NOWHERE. GM SHOULD BE REPLACING EVERY SINGLE 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION. I AM WORRIED THAT MY TRANSMISSION WILL FAIL AT ANY TIME. NEW VEHICLES SHOULD NOT DRIVE LIKE THIS.
- Seat Belts3
- Filed Jul 2019
SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. CODE INDICATES PASS SEAT SIDE AIR BAG, HIGH RESISTANCE IN CONNECT X322, RECOMMEND NEW SEAT BACK AND SEAT BOTTOM HARNESS FOR PASSENGER FRONT SEAT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUITS. WHY ISN'T THIS A SAFETY RECALL?????
- Filed Jul 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH. THE CONTACT CALLED PRINCE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC OF VALDOSTA (4550 N VALDOSTA RD, VALDOSTA, GA 31602 (229) 242-3311) AND WAS WAITING TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,619.
- Filed Jul 2017
REAR CENTER SEAT HAS NO HEAD RESTRAINT. REAR OUTBOARD SEATS HAVE HEAD RESTRAINTS THAT MAY NOT MEET MINIMUM SAFTEY HEIGHTS, THEY ARE TOO SMALL AND DO NOT EXTEND HIGH ENOUGH, THEY ALSO DO NOT LOCK INTO POSITION. FRONT CENTER SEAT HAS NO HEAD RESTRAINT. FRONT CENTER SEAT HAS NO SHOULDER BELT, HAS LAP BELT ONLY.
- Seats2
- Filed Jul 2019
SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. CODE INDICATES PASS SEAT SIDE AIR BAG, HIGH RESISTANCE IN CONNECT X322, RECOMMEND NEW SEAT BACK AND SEAT BOTTOM HARNESS FOR PASSENGER FRONT SEAT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUITS. WHY ISN'T THIS A SAFETY RECALL?????
- Filed Jul 2017
REAR CENTER SEAT HAS NO HEAD RESTRAINT. REAR OUTBOARD SEATS HAVE HEAD RESTRAINTS THAT MAY NOT MEET MINIMUM SAFTEY HEIGHTS, THEY ARE TOO SMALL AND DO NOT EXTEND HIGH ENOUGH, THEY ALSO DO NOT LOCK INTO POSITION. FRONT CENTER SEAT HAS NO HEAD RESTRAINT. FRONT CENTER SEAT HAS NO SHOULDER BELT, HAS LAP BELT ONLY.
- Hydraulic11 involved a crash
- Filed Aug 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the braking system suddenly failed causing the brake pedal to become extremely hard to press and the vehicle would not immediately stop. As a result, the contact crashed into a utility pole. During the incident, no injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V761000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 118,000.
- Visibility11 involved a fire
- Filed Mar 2022
The contact own a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact noticed that the plastic piece from the rear defroster window was sparking and smoke was coming from rear window. In addition, the plastic was melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear window defroster assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, The manufacturer was notified of the failure, The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
- Parking Brake1
- Filed Aug 2017
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 THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT READ ONLINE THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH 4X4 VEHICLES AS THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CAUSE WOULD INADVERTENTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL WHEN PARKED WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000. UPDATED 10/25/17*LJ UPDATED 10/26/2017*JS
Safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings can differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| RWD | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |