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2017 Chevrolet Silverado

HybridGas
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
14 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls4 critical11
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA903
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA20 mpg
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Active NHTSA advisory: do not drive. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas pickup truck with 14 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year, 4 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 903 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WDHybridRWD5.3L 8-cyl + 86V Li-Ion182420$3,100
Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WDHybrid4WD5.3L 8-cyl + 86V Li-Ion162118$3,450
Silverado C15 2WDGasRWD4.3L 6-cyl182420$3,100
Silverado C15 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162319$3,300
Silverado C15 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162319$3,300
Silverado K15 4WDGas4WD4.3L 6-cyl172219$3,300
Silverado C15 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162218$3,450
Silverado K15 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl162218$3,450
Silverado K15 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl162218$3,450
Silverado C15 2WDGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl152117$3,650
Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl152017$3,650
Silverado K15 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl152017$3,650
Silverado K15 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152017$3,650
Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl151917$3,650

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37640, 37649, 37643, 37642, 37944, 37654, 38185, 37652, 37653, 37641.

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Recalls (11)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Fuel System, Diesel

N222368030
22,132 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.RiskAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222368030
NHTSA campaign 23V047000reported Feb 2, 2023General Motors, LLC
!critical

Equipment

N212329840
338,020 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.RiskAn electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19V-328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. In
NHTSA campaign 21V496000reported Jul 1, 2021General Motors, LLC
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Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

N192261050
652,967 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskUnintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.FixGM 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V761000reported Oct 24, 2019General Motors LLC
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

N192268490
3,456,719 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskAs the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.FixGM 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V645000reported Sep 6, 2019General Motors LLC
!critical

Engine

N182206310, -11, -12
318,374 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.RiskA short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.FixGM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N182206310.
NHTSA campaign 19V328000reported Apr 25, 2019General Motors LLC
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

N182204190
18,574 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low-level position, allowing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.RiskIf the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. The hole will leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.FixGM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear-tank fuel-pump module, inspect the front tank and, if necessary, replace the front tank, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2019. GM's number for this recall is N182204190.
NHTSA campaign 19V088000reported Feb 7, 2019General Motors LLC
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Seat Belts

17368, 17375, 17376
38,048 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. The front seat belt retractor assemblies were built with the incorrect torsion bar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."RiskThe seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixGM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front seat belt retractor assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's numbers for this recall are 17368, 17375, and 17376.
NHTSA campaign 17V567000reported Sep 14, 2017General Motors LLC
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Child Seat

17307
29,647 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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."RiskIf the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.FixGM 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.
NHTSA campaign 17V487000reported Aug 3, 2017General Motors LLC
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Air Bags

17287
40,683 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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) softwRiskA failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.FixGM 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.
NHTSA campaign 17V437000reported Jul 10, 2017General Motors LLC
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Air Bags

16007
3,640,162 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.FixGM 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V651000reported Sep 8, 2016General Motors LLC
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Suspension

42190
Do not drive3,738 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskInadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.FixGM 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V256000reported Apr 28, 2016General Motors LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
903complaints filed

51 involved a crash · 20 a fire · 22 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 1 · 2017: 45 · 2018: 78 · 2019: 122 · 2020: 124 · 2021: 97 · 2022: 101 · 2023: 112 · 2024: 97 · 2025: 82 · 2026: 44

Most-cited components

Power Train237
Service Brakes210
Electrical System148
Engine144
Unspecified88
Steering70

What owners describe

“The complaint is against Reading Truck Body, LLC regarding safety concerns left unresolved and property damage incurred because of the recall remedy work (NHTSA Campaign Number 18E-021) performed on my 2017 Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab service truck by Reading Truck Body, LLC. In May 2020, I was notified by Reading Truck …”Nov 27, 2024 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to upshift while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a stuck torque con…”Nov 25, 2024 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, there were rattling and vibrating sensations coming from the vehicle. In addition, when driving at low speeds there was a thumping noise emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed …”Oct 17, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
HYBRID PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%
PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%
PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%
PU/RC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
PU/EC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
PU/RC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
PU/RC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
PU/CC 4WDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
PU/CC RWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★☆☆21%

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Other Silverado model years

F

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7 recalls · 101 complaints

C

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4 recalls · 150 complaints

F

2024 Chevrolet Silverado

12 recalls · 517 complaints

D

2023 Chevrolet Silverado

5 recalls · 435 complaints

F

2022 Chevrolet Silverado

9 recalls · 734 complaints

F

2021 Chevrolet Silverado

12 recalls · 937 complaints

F

2020 Chevrolet Silverado

18 recalls · 870 complaints

F

2019 Chevrolet Silverado

20 recalls · 1,169 complaints

F

2018 Chevrolet Silverado

12 recalls · 589 complaints

F

2016 Chevrolet Silverado

14 recalls · 975 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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