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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:
1 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,061 miles

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical problems

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 5 of 6)

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problem #24

Dec 012018

Silverado 1500

  • 0 miles

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

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated without warning. The contact also stated that the air conditioning system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to local dealer stanley Chevrolet, Inc. Located at 5697 w broadway, mccordsville, in 46055, (317) 660-1858, and was informed that the air compressor was leaking and needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Annapolis, IN, USA

problem #23

Jun 012020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 5 miles
While operating the moving vehicle the touchscreen activates by itself causing radio to turn on or off, both city and highway operation. This draws attention away from the road and to the electronic touch panel resulting in a possible distracted driving situation. The system also activates or deactivates other features on the display.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #22

Jun 082020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 26,750 miles
While driving at low speed example turning into a parking spot, making a U-turn (onto major roadway) coming to a stop the vehicle shuts down losing all power lights engine shuts off. Stereo presets are gone you have to throw the vehicle into park and restart it making it a very scary vehicle. A couple warnings come up on the dic. Check stability track and open and close driver side window.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #21

Feb 102020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 81,000 miles

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

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.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #20

Jan 152020

Silverado 1500

  • 34,000 miles
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.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #19

Jan 202020

Silverado 1500

  • 93,500 miles
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.

- Crestline, CA, USA

problem #18

Jan 152020

Silverado 1500

  • 65,000 miles

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

It happens intermittently.. as I slow up to a speed under 10 miles an hour, as soon as I turn the steering wheel, the vehicle will lose power, either turning off and on fast the dash will lose power but the motor will still be running... sherry this happens, the steering feels like theres resistance turning and the only way to fix it is to turn off the vehicle and let it sit. Other times it will happen and the vehicle will lose total power, almost like I removed the key but the vehicle will still be rolling. The steering wheel has locked twice all while the vehicle is still in motion as well and brakes are non functioning. Its happened several times going through intersections, pulling into my driveway, and U turns. It never happens in reverse. Ill never own a Chevy again...

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #17

Apr 192019

Silverado 1500

  • 57,000 miles
I had a deer run into the side of my 2017 Silverado and airbag deployed after autobody replaced and fix truck the truck the airbags deployed again while truck was being programmed GM claims there investigation comes back there not at fault but refuses to release any documentation to us making us think there is much more there investigation is hiding and they dont want to become liable

- Pavilion, NY, USA

problem #16

Nov 302018

Silverado 1500

  • 7,000 miles
A rough clunk noise occurs when trying to stop, and car actually revs to accelerate speed when applying breaking and trying to stop. (in. Motion) this is a dangerous issue. Transmission does not appear to smoothly enter into subsequent gears. A jerk occurs in between shifting of gears. (moving) I have been completely stopped on a flat street, and relax my foot off the break, and the car wants to leap jump forward. This is not safe. (stopped) there are several reports of this issue found in online forums from other owners with the same 2017 Chevy Silverado. Just purchased vehicle in November.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #15

Sep 302018

Silverado 1500

  • 72,115 miles
The codes should not allow you to use the starter and it dose will be goiing down the road and loses power.went through 5 wire harrnesses with in the 5 months

- South Vienna, OH, USA

problem #14

Oct 102018

Silverado 1500

  • 20,000 miles

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

The ambient temperature sensor doesn't work. It does not read the correct temperature outside. This impacts the A/C, which does not work properly when the sensor is not reading the correct external temperature. The fairfield Chevrolet service department refuses to acknowledge the issue, let alone fix or replace the sensor. I use my truck on ranches and logging properties where it is literally impossible for me to drive over 20mph for 5 minutes. And when it is 105 degrees and the A/C thinks it is only 65 outside, the A/C does not engage. The service department keeps telling me that they cannot replicate the problem so it must not be real. This is the equivalent of calling me a liar in order to avoid honoring the warranty.

- Richmond, CA, USA

problem #13

Jul 052018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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.

- Granite City, IL, USA

problem #12

Jul 222018

Silverado 1500

  • 15,500 miles
While I was driving on the highway, approximately 55mph; the check engine light came on; smelled like plastic burning at the same time; I was able to stop on exit ramp as thick black smoke filled the inside. Good samaritans helped me get out as flames were ignited under the hood. Several like MINIexplosions accompanied the flames.

- Gretna, VA, USA

problem #11

Aug 302017

Silverado 1500

  • 9,000 miles
Front bumper sensors not working as designed, transmission hard shifting in low gears (city streets and highway), clock time changing on it's on by 15 min (stationary), speed display not functioning (on highway and city streets), windows going up and down on their own (stationary, in motion), gps will not complete trip directions (highway), blue tooth function losses calls or has static interference (city streets, stationary and highway)

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #10

May 262018

Silverado 1500

  • 18,000 miles
Vehicle was parked in a shopping center parking lot after being driven for approximately 15 minutes. When returning to the vehicle 10 minutes after parking it, the vehicle starter was attempting to start the vehicle despite no remote start or onstar app being activated to start the vehicle. The vehicle continued to attempt to crank and start, even after I unlocked the vehicle with my key fob, inserted the key into the ignition, and attempting to start the vehicle and turn off the key. The vehicle continued to attempt to crank and start and I smelled a strong electrical burning smell. I then saw blue/greyish smoke coming from the passenger side where the hood meets the windshield. I then gathered my belongings from the truck and watched from a safe distance. After the smoke, the truck no longer attempted to crank or start itself and the smoke was gone within 5 minutes, although there were small instances of smoke over the next 15 minutes. The truck was put on a flatbed tow truck for further diagnosis at the local Chevrolet dealership. Initial diagnosis indicated that the "starter had consumed itself" and was the cause of the smoke I saw, but no further information was available. It was quite scary to have a truck attempt to start itself with a small electrical short/fire as a result without a key being needed.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

problem #9

Mar 012018

Silverado 1500

  • 2,476 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While attempting to start the vehicle with the key in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that the remote key was used to restart the vehicle in order for it to operate. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to autonation Chevrolet waco (1625 N valley mills dr. #1, waco, tx 76710), but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,476.

- Robinson, TX, USA

problem #8

Sep 302017

Silverado 1500

  • 55 miles
When driving at night and shifting into reverse the tailgate camera activates on the dash display at full brightness effectively blinding the driver from seeing anything/any person outside the vehicle as he tries to back up. There is no way to disable or dim the touchscreen during reversing.

- Hedgesville, WV, USA

problem #7

Mar 222018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Purchased my 17 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 on 11/28/17 and returned it to the dealership on 12/1/17. This was due to a severe shuddering & shifting in the transmission & severe shake in the front end at 70-90mph. They balanced & rotated the tires, saying the issue was fixed, I picked the vehicle back up on 12/4/17 but the issue was not fixed & an electrical issue had also occurred. I took the vehicle back on 12/7/18 with the same complaints regarding the transmission & shaking in the front end, as well as the electrical issue. The problem electrically was while sitting at a stoplight the bright lights flashed & the radio/navigation screen went blank. The dealership called me on 12/8/17, told me they had been unable to duplicate the issues, finding nothing wrong. I left it over the weekend, went in Monday morning & spoke to the service manager directly. He told me he had purchased the same vehicle with the same transmission issues. Said there was a possible fix by exchanging the transmission fluid & they would use a new machine pico to check it out. They had to replace the torque converter due to malfunctioning & perform a programming module update on radio, I picked it up on 12/22/17, issue with the transmission was still not resolved. I took it to a different dealership for transmission shudder, shift & shake issue most noticeable at 70-90mph, & radio issue. They were advised to perform a module update on the transmission & given 2 options on the radio, they chose to replace the screen. I took it back to that same dealership, module update made transmission/front end issue worse, especially coming out of a curve. They've replaced my 2 back tires said they were bad & should fix the shaking issue in the front end. Unable to duplicate transmission issues thus they cannot repair it. Owners with the same issues are being told GM knows but can't fix transmission issue.

- Sophia, NC, USA

problem #6

Mar 022018

Silverado 1500

  • 4,000 miles
Bought 2017 Silverado 1500 ltz new. Backup camera will not dim at night, blinding, makes it difficult to back up, unable to see inside or outside. Been that way since new. It's a safety factor, right now it would be better off without it at night. Salesman at dealership said that's just the way it is. I have three other GM vehicles, all of them have backup cameras that dim with the instrument lighting. I was told there is a service bulletin out there, but the dealer knows nothing about it.

- Lonoke, AR, USA

problem #5

Feb 202018

Silverado 1500

  • 7,022 miles
Radio display changes from bright to dim whenever it wants to. Also radio changes without even touching the screen. Power adapter has started not powering garmin after being plugged in during trip. Had to try reconnecting several times. After connection fixed garmin lost power even after reinserting adapter. These problems happen on both city, highway and freeway driving. The latest was shown to local dealer right after it happened. I'm sure when the vehicle is checked under warranty that nothing will be found. Thats why I want answers if you have any. Most recently it happened on 20 Feb.

- Sparta, WI, USA

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