Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government
holds on this vehicle.
125
Complaints
13
Crashes
3
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
Owners of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 125
safety complaints with NHTSA
between July 2017 and October 2024.
The most complained-about system is the power train,
named in 33 of them
(26%). The typical failure was reported at 32,000 miles, the median
across the 106 complaints that gave an
odometer reading.
No recall campaign was matched to this year, make and model. That is not
the same as a clean vehicle: recalls are issued against production
ranges, and the only reliable check is your own VIN.
What owners report
Complaints naming each system. One complaint can name several, so these add
up to more than 125.
POWER TRAIN 33 26%
SERVICE BRAKES 31 25%
ENGINE 16 13%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11 9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10 8%
STEERING 8 6%
AIR BAGS 6 5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6 5%
STRUCTURE 6 5%
WHEELS 5 4%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 4 3%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4 3%
When the complaints arrived
By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures
happened. They peaked in 2019 at 50.
2017 to 2024
In owners' own words
Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the
people who filed them, not findings of fault.
SERVICE BRAKES
1 injured · crash · towed · 45,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A MOTORCYCLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, FAILING TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN TIME. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE MOTORCYCLE. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS INJURED AND TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND IMPOUNDED. AN INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED BY THE STATE POLICE AND THE OTHER DRIVER'S LAWYERS, WHICH WILL CONCLUDE ON 10/29/19. THE CONTACT DID NOT YET KNOW THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE TO HIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT …
NHTSA complaint 11269868, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
SERVICE BRAKES
1 injured · crash · towed · 50,000 miles
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 …
NHTSA complaint 11512176, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
AIR BAGS
1 injured · crash · 5,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT ABRUPTLY PULLED IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT NOTICED A CHEMICAL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE AND A FOG-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE CABIN AFTER THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, SHOULDER, AND ARM, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
NHTSA complaint 11044152. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
SERVICE BRAKES
1 injured · crash · 10,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V645000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES ON THE SCENE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE OTHER DRIVER COMPLAINED OF BACK PAINS AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE BODY REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE …
NHTSA complaint 11282883, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
POWER TRAIN
10,000 miles
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 …
NHTSA complaint 11620356, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
POWER TRAIN
89,900 miles
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.
NHTSA complaint 11578659. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
fire · towed · 74,000 miles
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 …
NHTSA complaint 11549619, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
ENGINE
towed · 70,000 miles
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.
NHTSA complaint 11549485. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
crash · 118,000 miles
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 …
NHTSA complaint 11537451, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
STEERING
91,000 miles
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.
NHTSA complaint 11535454. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
If this is your car and a dealer keeps failing to fix it, your state's lemon
law may require the manufacturer to replace it or buy it back.
What each state asks for
, read from the statutes.
Where these numbers come from
Complaints: NHTSA's ODI
complaint file
, published August 20, 2026. One
complaint is one ODI number, which is how NHTSA counts them.
Recalls: NHTSA's recall
campaign API
, most recent campaign filed August 12, 2026.
Investigations: NHTSA's ODI
investigation file
, published 2026-08-19.
A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by
us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that
sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.
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