2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Common Problems
Ranked from 313 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
21 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Low-speed brake failure
150complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake system fails to stop the vehicle at low speeds, requiring excessive pressure on the brake pedal.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V645000, 19V761000
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Brake Pedal Issues
75complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake pedal becomes difficult to press or does not provide adequate stopping power, especially at slow speeds.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V645000, 19V761000
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Transmission Jerking and Hard Shifting
52complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts roughly and jerks, causing discomfort and potential loss of control during acceleration and deceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Transmission issues leading to jerking and downshifting problems
24complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences slippage and shuddering, causing the vehicle to jerk and downshift roughly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine Performance Issues
8complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires, stalling, and loss of power at various speeds.
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Electrical System Issues
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system experiences random malfunctions, such as radio interference and dashboard lights malfunctioning, affecting driver distraction.
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Brake Issues at Low Speeds
5complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brakes fail to engage properly at low speeds, requiring excessive force to stop the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V645000, 19V761000
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Electrical System Malfunctions
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalVarious electrical components, including the air conditioning and wipers, frequently fail, reducing vehicle functionality.
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
4complaintsLow severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle when using the stop-start system.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Suspension Issues
4complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension system experiences loud noises and vibrations during turns, indicating potential component failures.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 16V256000
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Brake Booster Failure Causing Hard Braking
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brake booster fails at low speeds, causing hard braking and ABS activation.
$500–$1,300est. brake booster replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V645000, 19V761000
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Check Engine Light On Due to Fuel System Issues
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe check engine light illuminates due to fuel injector misfires and rough shifting of gears.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Electrical Fire in Junction Box
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalAn electrical fire occurs in the junction box under the hood, often triggered by malfunctioning exterior lights.
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Engine Power Loss and Misfire
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine loses power and misfires, especially at higher speeds, leading to reduced performance and potential accidents.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Engine Stalling and Check Engine Light
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stutters and stalls unexpectedly, often accompanied by a check engine light indicating a fault in the fuel or propulsion system.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light Illumination
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe low oil pressure warning light illuminates, indicating a potential failure with the oil pump or low oil level.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Power Steering Failure Caused by Electrical Issues
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe power steering system fails due to electrical issues, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Service Trailer Brake System Warning Light
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe service trailer brake system warning light continuously appears, indicating potential issues with the trailer brake system.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V645000, 19V761000
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Torque Converter Failure Causing Transmission Issues
2complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe torque converter fails, causing the transmission to slip and shudder.
$1,500–$3,000est. torque converter replacement · 6–10 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Transmission Complete Failure
2complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission completely fails, rendering the vehicle undrivable.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Transmission Jerking and Surging
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission jerks, surges ahead, and clunks when downshifting unpredictably.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.