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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 has an early trend of the transmission shifting hard, surging & jerking.

At the moment these trucks are still under warranty. However this transmission problem shows up right away with the average reported mileage only around 3,000 miles, so for now the 2017 Silverado earns our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,608 miles

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 miscellaneous problems

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #63

Jul 252023

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My truck shuts off on its on, steering wheel locks and truck shuts off. Very scary while on the road.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #62

Apr 222023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 6-speed 6L80 had a torque converter failure and the transmission had metal debris. The vehicle would jerk or hard shift on acceleration while on the highway. When stopped at a light the truck RPMs would increase and then hesitate, jerk, and then move. This started as being barely noticeable and within a couple of weeks became extremely dangerous. I was on my way to the dealer for inspection when at a light and the RMPs went up it hesitated, jerked, and then moved, jerked again, then stopped. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer before purchase in Nov 2022 and this took place in April 2023. The vehicle was towed to GM service center/dealer who said the torque converter and transmission were issued and needed to be replaced. I moved it to another transmission shop to have the work done. No warning lights. From the time the light jerks/rough shifts randomly happened to the time the hard jerks/hard shifts happened almost causing an accident only a couple of times once in Dec 2022 and then it ran fine. On 4/22/23 I felt it again and headed towards the GM when it happened harshly and I didn't make it due to the RMP reve, hard jerk, and then nothing. I was lucky that this time I was in town and not on a highway.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #61

Mar 102023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Service stability track light come on and off check engine light does not come on so you can-??t pull the code to see what-??s wrong cause the vehicle to cut off while driving upon looking this problem up a lot of people are having this problem the dealership told me it-??s no way to pin point the problem unless the check engine light come on it-??s very unsafe cause this makes the cars cut on and off while driving

- White Settlement, TX, USA

problem #60

Feb 012023

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving, the touch screen -??touches itself-?? changing settings, making and ending calls, turning off by itself, dimming and brightening the screen while driving.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #59

Nov 202022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
After starting my truck, my kids and i entered a few minutes later, we smelled a faint burning smell but seemed to have faded. driving 50yards away from my home, my rear window (glass on side of sliding window) randomly made the spider web/Crack effect all over the glass and had started crumbling off.

- Opelousas, LA, USA

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problem #58

Sep 282022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Automatic transmission causing hesitation or stalling feeling when pulling into traffic. Also, now getting a shudder or vibration at variable speeds from 25 to 75 MPH. Called dealer, known common problem with GM 8-speed transmission. Dealer suggested getting a transmission fluid flush and change. Trying to get that scheduled at this time. Doing an internet search, this seems to be a very common problem with these transmissions.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #57

Aug 182022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The service trailer brake system warning went off on a return trip from Minnesota August 18. It chimed incessantly- probably every 5-8 seconds while driving. It was a huge distraction. I finally pulled over and pulled fuse #1 in the engine compartment hoping this would alleviate the chimes and now it only chimes every 3-5 minutes. I have NEVER used the trailer brake system as I only trailer my boat without it.

- Ames, IA, USA

problem #56

Jul 242022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
When towing RV the warning indicator -??check trailer wiring-?? continually pops up and chimes and the trailer breaks continuously malfunction. This causes imminent danger to our family and others on the road as the trailer breaks malfunction and the continual chiming and warning lights take focus off the road.

- Thief River Falls, MN, USA

problem #55

Mar 072022

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Hello- I'm constantly receiving a repetitive service trailer brake system chime while driving and/or in park which is very dangerous! The exact warning message that pops up on my screen constantly says: Trailer Brake System. I have 87,531 on my certificated pre-owned 2017 Chevy Silverado_Redline edition. Extensive research leads me to believe that the wire harness in between two of the body control modules is detective! I TRULY BELIEVE that GM/Chevrolet Corporation should be held accountable in recalling the DEFECTIVE low quality wire harness on all 2017 Chevy Silverado's. The distracting message puts every driver at risk and should be deemed extremely UNSAFE to drive. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #54

Mar 062022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I went outside and started my truck as I normally do. After a few seconds of the rear defroster being on I heard a sizzling noise behind me. I turned around and could see white smoke coming out and filling the truck w smoke. I quickly turned the rear defroster off and then the truck. The whole component has melted for the rear deforster and rear power window. The truck has less that 60,000 mi. After a quick Google search I learned this is apparently a known issue. This is an absolute safety hazard and needs to be addressed immediately. I shouldn't have to pay for a repair on the electrical wiring or faulty parts that were installed by the manufacturer.

- West Haven, CT, USA

problem #53

Feb 042022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Ac condenser failed at 51000 miles due to poor weld! "this is a well known issue for GM 2015-2017 models". there has been a special coverage adjustment #17336-04 issued by GM for escalade, Suburban, Tahoe and Yukon models but not for trucks. This repair should be covered by GM. The leaking of these refrigerants is toxic to people and the environment and highly flammable.

- Claremore, OK, USA

problem #52

Nov 122021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
ran system check and found code p0796 performed test drive and found torque converter switch slipping-checked fluid in the pan found excessive amount of debris removed transmission and disassembled finding 4-5-6 clutch burnt mup and debis went through the valve body and tcm - bushings are also damaged from debris, 75400 milees on 2017 silverado truck

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #51

Aug 132021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My vehicles trailer breaking system keeps activating cause the brakes to activate. Additionally, it is activating my stabilitrak system and turns the vehicle off and on. These issues coralate with recall #19V761000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #50

Jun 202021

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
I purchased a certified pre-owned 2017 Chevy Silverado on February 1st of this year, and over the last 4 months have put only 5,000 miles on it. On June 20th, on my way back from a 10-hour trip, where I was towing a trailer with a car on it, my trailer brakes suddenly stopped functioning (about 4 hours from home). Not only did the trailer brakes stop functioning, but a warning message popped up on the dashboard "service trailer brake system". But this warning message didn't pop up just one time, it kept coming again and again and again and again and again, relentlessly chiming and distracting me from driving, it covered my speedometer readout, it prevented me from receiving or making voice commands, prevented me from hearing phone calls, and prevented me from listening to music. The service warning chime also prevented the turn signal chime from functioning. So for a full 4 hours, I was constantly reminded with a service trailer brake system chime, was unable to hear my turn signal chime, was unable to listen to music or make a phone call, and was unable to see the digital readout of my speed. The vehicle had been rendered completely undrivable, and I absolutely will not hesitate to say that the vehicle was not safe to drive in that condition. Especially if you consider that I was towing 5,000 lbs with no working trailer brakes. GM's defective wire harness endangered my life. Consumer stated wire harness has not been replaced and manufacture refused to honor CPO warranty.

- Perryville, MO, USA

problem #49

May 172021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Hi, My company purchased this truck brand new. Since the 1st I time drove it I realized that I can easily smell the pollution on the out side, inside the truck. Even with windows up and Air Condition on cabin air recirculate mode. This is a problem I did not have on my 2000 Silverado 1500 model. The pollution from other vehicles in front of my truck would be sucked right into my truck and into my lungs. So every time I would get behind a smokey truck or near it, a few cars behind, I would have to open the windows to get that air out and if iI was stuck behind that truck then the smell was not going anywhere. I will be very happy to see this addressed. I see this as a major issue with this truck. Please help.

- Wellington, FL, USA

problem #48

Feb 252021

Silverado 1500

  • 13,000 miles
Radio will flash bright lights on the dash and the radio and will change station and setting on truck when moving down the road and when parked will connect to people phone by it's self next to

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #47

Feb 032021

Silverado 1500

  • 90,000 miles
The clutch torque converters wear out so fast and they wear out so close to the end of the vehicles warranty

- Clinton, NC, USA

problem #46

Mar 172021

Silverado 1500

  • 67,000 miles
My factory installed sunroof exploded for no adverse reason on 03/17/2021 at 1440hrs. This occurred while driving at highway speeds with the sunroof in the tilt open position and the passenger window opened slightly. No injuries resulted in this incident.

- Lagrange, OH, USA

problem #45

Mar 122021

Silverado 1500

  • 88,031 miles
When driving low speeds stabilitrac appears on screen and truck wants to turn off, display screen and gauges flicker.

- San Martin, CA, USA

problem #44

Mar 102021

Silverado 1500

  • 80 miles
While driving to the store the rear glass blow up for no reason, dealers said it has something to do with the rear defrost. My car got full of smoke, I thought it was going to catch on fire.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

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