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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:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,133 miles

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #38

Dec 142020

Silverado 1500

  • 70,000 miles

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

Vehicle has a ticking noise and under powered. Took truck to dealer. Valve covers removed and valves are not opening completely. Cam lobe is worn. Removed both cylinder heads, oil pan and timing cover. Replaced cam shaft and all 16 lifters, replaced the vlom.

- Tawas, MI, USA

problem #37

Nov 182020

Silverado 1500

  • 0 miles
I receive many error lights every time I drive my 2017 Silverado. Lights include stabilitrack and traction control disabled, trailer brake systems service, and power steering diminished. The safety complaint is due to the power steering actually shutting down and a sharp loss in engine power and hard shifting. On many occasions I have had to leave the road until the problem went away. I have gone into quirk Chevrolet on many occasions but they have not been able to find the problem. I have recently contacted Chevrolet directly and they have set up a case and will keep open until this is fixed.

- Atkinson, NH, USA

problem #36

Oct 122020

Silverado 1500

  • 60,000 miles
When going highway speeds, over 45 mph, my truck has a random shudder that feels like I am driving over rumble strips but I am not. This only happens over 40 mph

- Xenia, OH, USA

problem #35

Jan 012017

Silverado 1500

  • 10,000 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 while driving 50 mph, the vehicle started hesitating with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact state he continued to drive to his destination. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer - terry cullen southlake Chevrolet Inc. Located at 1250 battle creek rd, jonesboro, ga 30236, (770) 729-4915 however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken back to dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel injector to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #34

Oct 082020

Silverado 1500

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated he had difficulty shifting the gear shifter into any gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.

- Oxford, GA, USA

problem #33

Aug 012020

Silverado 1500

  • 123,500 miles
From purchasing this vehicle the engine has run rough. I've taken it to the dealer many times; now way beyond the warranty. Recently they couldn't find anything so the catalytic converter was suggested to change. No fix to this issue as it has continued and now they are telling me well just change the transmission!!

- Downingtown, PA, USA

problem #32

Jan 022020

Silverado 1500

  • 74,000 miles

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

I notice a burnt smell under the truck after coming home and seen oil all under my truck. I was afraid to drive it after I seen a huge leak. I filled it up with oil and took it to the deal stated 2 engine seal open when engain had pressure during a drive. This happen around 74 to 75,000 miles by the time I got to the deal it barley had oil I had to pay 800 dollors out of pocket.

- Stevinson, CA, USA

problem #31

May 302020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 43,400 miles
Chevy admits to a known issue with torque converter shudder which happens between 25-65mph when accelerating.

- Kennett Square, PA, USA

problem #30

Apr 172020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
When shifting from P to D vehicle refuses to move forward even after lightly pressing the accelerator then letting off the gas pedal there is hesitation while engine revs before the vehicle suddenly & unexpectedly lurches forward. When slowing down or stopping a loud clunk can be heard and felt comparable to being rear ended by another driver. This has been an ongoing issue since vehicle was purchased new. A certified GM dealership has investigated multiple complaints without a resolution to this safety concern.

- Brainerd, MN, USA

problem #29

May 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V328000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called eriks Chevrolet located at (1800 S reed rd, kokomo, in 46902 (765) 457-8333) who ordered parts to perform the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact did not experience a failure. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was provided. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Kokomo, IN, USA

problem #28

May 152019

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V328000 (engine) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to M K smith Chevrolet located at 12845 central ave, chino, ca 91710 where they informed the contact that part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the parts was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Chino, CA, USA

problem #27

Jan 232020

Silverado 1500

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. The check engine light flashed while the failure was experienced. The contact's husband took the vehicle to (buchanan automotive 1035 E main St, waynesboro, pa 17268) where the vehicle was diagnosed with defective engine pistons. The dealer informed her husband that the parts to repair the vehicle were currently on back order. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Waynesboro, PA, USA

problem #26

Jun 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, subjected to NHTSA campaign number: 19V-328000 (engine). The dealer smedley's Chevrolet (937) 412-1316, and the manufacturer stated that they were taking care of the cold weather states first. The contact stated parts were shipped to cold weather states in November 2019. The contact was informed that he could drive 200 miles to have the recall repairs performed in another state. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- New Carlise, OH, USA

problem #25

Jan 152020

Silverado 1500

  • 65,000 miles
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 #24

Jan 012017

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Letter from senator sherrod brown on behalf of constituents regarding defects with their General Motors truck. The consumer stated the vehicle has had multiple engine related failures. The dealer was unable repair the vehicle.

- South Vienna, OH, USA

problem #23

Nov 172019

Silverado 1500

  • 56,112 miles
Turning into shopping center parking lot and the engine turned off. I was able to restart it. Everything had reset.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #22

May 012019

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The engine block heater cord was recalled on my 2017 Chevy duramax diesel. I brought my truck to my local dealership on August 21, 2019 for the recall and the cord was simply cut off. At that time there was not a remedy for the recall. I called Chevrolet customer assistance today, November 12, 2019, to check on this recall as the temperature in Kansas is becoming very cold and I am needing the engine block heater. I spoke with sabrina and her supervisor michael who both informed me the new engine block heater cord has been released to cold weather states, not Kansas. The only way for me to get the cord for my truck would be to drive to Colorado, the closest state to Kansas that the cord has been released to. Colorado is over 8 hours from me, not to mention the temperature is currently colder in Kansas than Colorado. This is just very frustrating, I paid for the engine block heater on my truck so I can use it. I got notice of this recall in may of 2019, now it's November with very cold weather and the issue has not been resolved.

- Kincaid, KS, USA

problem #21

May 012019

Silverado 1500 8-cyl Diesel

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V328000 (engine). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Elkland Chevrolet (505 E main St, elkland, pa 16920, 814) 258-1071) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Breesport, NY, USA

problem #20

Aug 272019

Silverado 1500

  • 27,000 miles
Fuel injector or fuel pump does not work properly. On two (2) different occasions, months apart, my engine has lost power and the vehicle stalled. Both times at low speeds 10 - 15 mph and low rpms. This has nearly caused me to crash into one vehicle and for another to almost hit me from behind as my car died while making a right hand turn off a busy road. I have had the vehicle towed in twice, but the dealership and GM both say unless they can duplicate the issue they will not fix or replace anything. This vehicle is unsafe and needs to be recalled/reviewed. On top of this, they had to replace the vacuum pump for the brakes and do a software patch update because the backup camera was dangerously bright, especially at night. The camera issue took 2 visits to 2 different dealerships to get resolved. GM is playing the numbers game of hoping for a fine instead of paying to replace any parts. Especially since they are dealing with a pr battle about making cars outside of the usa. They took the bailout money and screwed americans.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #19

Mar 082019

Silverado 1500 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,500 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. When the contact pulled into his driveway and plugged in the block heater, the vehicle caught fire a few minutes later in the engine compartment. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral to move it away from his house. The fire department was called and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. Both the manufacturer and insurance company sent fire investigators to examine the vehicle. The contact submitted a fire report to his insurance company. A police report was filed. Both investigators stated that it could take up to 90 days to report their findings. The insurance company offered a buyout for the total loss of the vehicle; however, the contact wanted to see what the manufacturer would offer. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 24,500...

- West Newton, PA, USA

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