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3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,820 miles

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 electrical problems

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Owner Comments

problem #9

May 112023

Silverado 3500

  • 70,000 miles

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

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.

- Ortonville, MI, USA

problem #8

Feb 102020

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • 81,000 miles
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 #7

Jan 152020

Silverado 3500

  • 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 #6

Jan 202020

Silverado 3500

  • 93,500 miles

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

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 #5

Oct 102018

Silverado 3500

  • 20,000 miles
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 #4

Jul 052018

Silverado 3500

  • 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 #3

Sep 302017

Silverado 3500

  • 55 miles

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

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 #2

Mar 022018

Silverado 3500

  • 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 #1

Sep 262017

Silverado 3500

  • 19,822 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. While stationary, all of the instrument panel indicators illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to urka auto sales in ludington, Michigan where it was diagnosed that rodents had eaten through the wiring harness, a main ground wire, and the front wheel speed sensors. The dealer repaired the vehicle by replacing the front wheel speed sensors, two wiring harnesses, and a main ground wire under the hood. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 19,822.

- Ludington, MI, USA

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