The vehicle dossier US · 2017

2017 Chevrolet
SILVERADO 1500Problems & recalls

711 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Transmission & drivetrain appears in 191 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 711 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Transmission & drivetrain191 reports
Brakes189 reports
Other components147 reports
Electrical system123 reports
Engine116 reports
Steering58 reports
Fuel system32 reports
Air bags29 reports
Body & structure20 reports
Visibility20 reports
Suspension15 reports
See original component labels
POWER TRAIN187
SERVICE BRAKES174
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM118
ENGINE114
UNKNOWN OR OTHER77
STEERING57
AIR BAGS28
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM28
STRUCTURE:BODY20
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18
EXTERIOR LIGHTING16
VISIBILITY/WIPER14
SUSPENSION14
SEAT BELTS13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)10
WHEELS7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
SEATS2
TIRES2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM2
VISIBILITY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS1
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 11 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Aug 1, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

44,500 miles is the median among 309 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 19,000–75,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

6 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Oct 24, 2019 Safety recallSERVICE BRAKESCampaign 19V761000

Reported concern

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

Manufacturer’s stated response

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

Manufacturer campaign: N192261050

Read campaign 19V761000 at NHTSA
Sep 6, 2019 Safety recallSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMCampaign 19V645000

Reported concern

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

Manufacturer’s stated response

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.

Manufacturer campaign: N192268490

Read campaign 19V645000 at NHTSA
Aug 3, 2017 Safety recallCHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIPCampaign 17V487000

Reported concern

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Manufacturer’s stated response

GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 17307.

Manufacturer campaign: 17307

Read campaign 17V487000 at NHTSA
Jul 10, 2017 Safety recallSEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERCampaign 17V437000

Reported concern

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer’s stated response

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

Manufacturer campaign: 17287

Read campaign 17V437000 at NHTSA
Sep 8, 2016 Safety recallSEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERCampaign 16V651000

Reported concern

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer’s stated response

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Manufacturer campaign: 16007

Read campaign 16V651000 at NHTSA
Apr 28, 2016 Safety recallSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARMCampaign 16V256000

A do-not-drive advisory is recorded. Verify applicability immediately with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Reported concern

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

Manufacturer’s stated response

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

Manufacturer campaign: 42190

Read campaign 16V256000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

1,285 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Sep 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902WThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11037253

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037253 at NHTSA
Jul 21, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099JPI to help diagnose A/C concernNHTSA ID 11035340

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035340 at NHTSA
Jul 21, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5509NThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.NHTSA ID 11035308

This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035308 at NHTSA
May 14, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5509MThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.NHTSA ID 11032777

This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11032777 at NHTSA
May 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6247BThis Preliminary information communicates direction to find information at www.gmupfitter.com for Police and Special Service Vehicles.NHTSA ID 11032577

This Preliminary information communicates direction to find information at www.gmupfitter.com for Police and Special Service Vehicles.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11032577 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT3271QThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.NHTSA ID 11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030974 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6104This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.NHTSA ID 11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030092 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902VThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030091 at NHTSA
Feb 5, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6483This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.NHTSA ID 11028700

This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11028700 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6400AThis PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in th…NHTSA ID 11027698

This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in the bulletin.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027698 at NHTSA
Jan 12, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5700GThis PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when orderingNHTSA ID 11027689

This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027689 at NHTSA
Jan 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902UThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027601 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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