2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Common Problems
Ranked from 53 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 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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Transmission issues leading to jerking and clunking during shifting
12complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission hesitates between gears and clunks when shifting, especially at low speeds and after cold starts.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Brake system issues causing poor stopping performance
10complaintsHigh severityBrakesAt low speeds, the brakes fail to slow or stop the vehicle until fully depressed, requiring more effort than normal conditions.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Electrical system issues leading to unexpected fires
6complaintsHigh severityElectricalBlock heaters and other electrical components have caused unexpected fires in the engine compartment, leading to total vehicle destruction.
Related recall: 21V496000
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Steering Failure Causing Loss of Power Assist
6complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe power steering fails, causing the steering wheel to become stiff and difficult to turn.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Backup Camera Display Too Bright at Night
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe backup camera display is too bright at night, causing difficulty in seeing outside the vehicle.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V496000
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Engine misfires and hesitation at low RPMs
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and hesitates at low RPMs, particularly on inclines, causing the vehicle to shutter before acceleration.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V328000, 21V496000
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Airbag Deployment Without Collision
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe airbags deploy unexpectedly without any collision, posing a safety risk.
Related recall: 21V496000
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Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe dashboard flickers and displays incorrect information, affecting the driver's visibility and safety.
Related recall: 21V496000
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Engine issues with cold weather
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine experiences problems in cold weather, including surging and skipping gears.
Related recalls: 19V328000, 21V496000
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsLow severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle when the stop-start system malfunctions.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V328000, 21V496000
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Fuel Pump Control Module Failure
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump control module fails, causing the engine to stall and the vehicle to lose power.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V047000
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Hard brake pedal at low speeds
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brake pedal is hard to press at low speeds, making it difficult to stop the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Low Oil Pressure and Transmission Issues
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe vehicle experiences low oil pressure and transmission issues, including hard shifts and surges.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V047000
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.