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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:
20 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,358 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 9)

problem #176

Jun 122024

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

Brakes failed. The brake assist pump disintegrated, sending metal fragments into the Motor's oil circulation system. I was able to stop the truck using both feet and applying extreme force to the pedal. The dealer identified the problem. The "Brake Assist" warning light came on during the episode.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #175

Oct 012023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Trailer brake service message appears on dash and integrated trailer brake will not work. While towing heavy load system stopped working. Took to dealer. was told there was a bad wire in harness. Remedy was to cut wire and run new wire from front to back and recut at plug. worked for one year. happened again this year. have not had repaired again.

- Mead, WA, USA

problem #174

Mar 062024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
What happens is my "ABS light" comes on and when I pull into the driveway... the truck shuts everything off. Locks the wheel!!! Lights off!! It's deadly seriously!!! Stabilitrak stops the truck from moving!!! This needs fixed bad!

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #173

Mar 252024

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles

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

We Bought a Chevy Silverado 1500 truck used in Nov 2021for purpose of towing RV trailer. In having axel bearings packed on trailer March [XXX], 2024, the RV mechanic noticed no wear or brake dust. He checked and determined RV brakes had never engaged and found no power to the RV brakes in the plug in port on back of truck. Took to dealer, Chesrown in Delaware Ohio, on [XXX], 2024. After having truck all day they said issue was brake modulator which they reprogrammed. We hooked up RV trailer and brakes still do not work. Hand brake controller on dash will engage the trailer brakes, but not the foot brake. In researching online, there is a great deal of discussion about GM knowing about and not addressing the issue. There-??s a known defect in a wiring harness between two of the body control modules. This part is known for broken wires and for connective issues. We reached out to GM Customer service at 800-222-1020, who took our information and said they would contact the dealer. We took truck in today and explained again what the issue was and what we had learned from our research. There are currently several recalls on 2022 and 2023 Silverados for the same trailer brake issues. GM needs to take responsibility for this critical service issue!! We CAN NOT tow a RV trailer WITHOUT BRAKES! When we asked the service manager why the tow package was not part of the inspection process when they took the vehicle in and placed it for sale as a used vehicle, he said they don-??t do that. Seems to us, that when a dealer sells a vehicle, all parts should be in working order. Especially with a factory installed tow package. PLEASE research and contact GM and have them issue a RECALL on ALL of their vehicles with factory tow packages to ensure the safety of all of those driving them! You will find numerous forums online where the biggest complaint is the trailer brake system not working and people very frustrated with the lack of response from not only GM but the dealers. THANK YOU! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM O

- Delaware, OH, USA

problem #172

Mar 042024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
In reverse my brakes dont work, its like they are grinding, ive changed the rear brakes hoping to fix the issue, i have no codes. It has almost made me wreck due to failure to stop with my kids in the truck, also the afm system is defective in order to keep my engine as safe as possible i had to put a afm deactivate plug into the obd port. Ive tried to figure out the brakes but no one can explain. Spending 34 thousand dollars i expect to have my vehicle safe for my children. I have been strictly chevy my whole life but this is unacceptable. Where we live in alaska id expect the vehicle to be in order and it does it mainly at steep hills and it hasnt done it when ive had people look at it.

- Kodiak, AK, USA

problem #171

Feb 272024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I had our pick up inspected today and the mechanic asked about our brakes being hard to push. I explained It has been that way for some time. He informed me that GM had a recall for this safety issue but as of this moment it doesn-??t cover our specific pick up. The recall reference number is: 19V645000. GMS number for the recall is N192268490. I called and filed a complaint with Chevy complaint #[XXX]. Any assistance with this safety issue would be greatly appreciated. Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Richland , NY, USA

problem #170

Nov 112023

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles

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

Vehicle only has 86,000 miles. Brake vacuum pump issue has failed and almost caused an accident or even death. I took my tuck at an easy trail in Big Sur CA. Brakes wasn-??t working properly. I feared it would completely fail and cause us to fall off the cliff. Fortunately we got off that trail, but as we continued to drive on highway 1 the brakes would not stop the vehicle as it should. The truck would still move forward or even in reverse with the brakes pressed down. Brake pedal was hard to press and would get stuck. There were no warning lamps on to alert me. This issue has been going on for about a year and has finally given out. The vehicle has been inspected and brake vacuum pump replaced by Smith Chevrolet in Turlock CA. I was told by the service person that Chevy has a 150,000 mile warranty on the brake vacuum pump part only so mine was covered. After inspection I was told that the brake vacuum pump had no fluids at all. Vacuum pump is defective.

- Turlock, CA, USA

problem #169

Dec 232023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 litre V8 1. Low speed brake failure. Problem seems more prevalent while vehichle is in reverse. 2. Had to use emergency brake to stop the vehicle. 3. Not yet but research show safety recall for 2014-2018 vehicles. When I searched on my VIN it did not show up and I never received any recall notice. 4. No 5. No - Problem has occurred intermittently several times.

- Riverdale , MD, USA

problem #168

Dec 172023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Engine has always -??ticked-?? since new took it multiple times to dealer they said it-??s normal. Took it to shop they say its pushrods. Brakes front they wear unevenly even after being replaced by shop it always feels like truck is braking feels like it takes extra effort on gas pedal Transmission its a 6L80 only 85,000 miles and already there is metal shavings in pan and transmission is shifting hard and slipping.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #167

Dec 152023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
At low speed my brake pedal goes all the way to the floor like I am losing my braking power completely. I found a recall on this issue but my truck doesnt seem to be included in this. How can I get my truck repaired before I kill someone.

- Alexandria, AL, USA

problem #166

Nov 052023

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

1: BRAKES CONCERNS: I feel unsafe driving my truck. Brake pedals gets stuck, seems like a brake vacuum pump issue. Vehicle keeps slowly rolling forward or backwards even when brakes are applied. Even worse when on an inclined road, the truck will not brake properly as it should. It is very dangerous to my safety and others. It comes and goes, but it seems to be getting worse now. I have made an appointment to Chevy so that they can inspect it. But I am sure they wont help me since my truck is slightly over the manufacturers warranty. As always I know they will try to sell me an extended warranty. I fear this issue will get me in an accident. I have also looked online and have read a few articles about 2017 Chevy Silverado owners who are having the same issue.

- Turlock, CA, USA

problem #165

Jun 202023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Break assist light came on and Truck was very hard to stop. Break pedal got very hard. Took to a auto repair and they said it was the air break assist pump.

- Brown City, MI, USA

problem #164

Aug 142023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The problem started about 3 days ago I was driving to work and I was coming to a stop at a red light then it said -??trailer brake system-?? and then it completely shut my truck off and my brakes were really hard and my steering wheel was stiff then another day it did the same thing and after it was telling me all my blinker were about to go out.

- Independence , MO, USA

problem #163

Jul 182023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Trailer assist alarm keeps coming on intermittently. Then the brakes are very difficult to press. Almost feels like the brakes need to be bled. It only happens intermittently as well. It is very dangerous while driving as I cannot safely stop at red lights.

- Sorrento, FL, USA

problem #162

Jul 072023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The trailer brakes light keeps coming on for no reason at all times

- Hammond, IN, USA

problem #161

Jun 232023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Brakes do not work properly in low speed applications such as in parking garages or pulling out of the driveway. There is a jerking issue and the brake pedal almost goes all the way to the floor in those instances.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #160

Apr 032023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While starting from a park position, I was pulling into a parking space. I went to apply the brake and the brake pedal went to the floor where the vehicle did not stop immediately. This is happened three times. This occurred twice with me and once with my wife driving. This seems sporadic and happens at low speeds in my parking areas or something like that.

- Burlington, NC, USA

problem #159

May 142023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Brake pedal becomes hard/stiff to apply at low speed. Normally happens after driving at highway speeds.

- Groveport, OH, USA

problem #158

May 132023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Brake assist light comes on at slow speeds and makes braking really hard and truck feels like it-??s not going to stop

- Kincaid, IL, USA

problem #157

Mar 132023

Silverado 1500

  • 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 aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Dacono, CO, USA

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