CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (15 reports).
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
Rear diesel tank can collapse, causing engine stalls
On certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with a dual fuel tank option, the rear fuel tank may collapse.
Engine block heater cord can short and cause fire
Certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks with the optional engine-block heater cord may develop an electrical short circuit in the heater cable or in the terminals that connect the cable to the block heater.
Engine block heater cord can short and cause fire
The engine block heater cord, or the terminals connecting it to the engine block heater, may short circuit and fail.
Front Seat Belts May Not Work as Intended in a Crash
Certain front seat belt retractors were built with the wrong torsion bar, so the belts may not perform as designed during a crash.
Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash
Certain 2014 Buick, Chevrolet vehicles have a software issue in the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 54 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel became loose. The contact stated that there was an abnormal amount of slack in the steering wheel. The steering wheel failed to operate as intended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the steering bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the warranty, but the failure recurred three years later. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Driving down the road under 40mph and headliner airbags deployed without an accident. The dash and steering wheel bags DID NOT deploy however the headliner bags deployed for no reason.
Vehicle will crank but will not start. Throws code u0109. Fuel pump control module is on backorder with no estimated time frame. I am not the only person this is happening to with a truck that we are making payments on and will not run.
Engine shut off while driving on the freeway (70mph), lost steering and braking capacity. lucky to make it to shoulder, The failure is the Fuel pump control module, second time(first failure at 48k miles, second at 98k miles) this has failed (part # 13558813). once this fails part is impossible to find. repair technicians at dealer says this is a very common failure. To my knowledge part has not been inspected. Dealer is not an option for repair due to the length of time they will keep vehicle (in key west was going to ve 3 months before they could look at it,) this failure the local dealer in Athens Ga, did not have a diesel mechanic to repair (not sure why this needed a diesel mechanic),
Power steering has failed. Truck drives stiff without power steering.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 questions
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: Rear diesel tank can collapse, causing engine stalls; Engine block heater cord can short and cause fire; Engine block heater cord can short and cause fire; Front Seat Belts May Not Work as Intended in a Crash; Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (15), Engine (12), Power Train (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.