CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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.
Fuel Tank Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk
On certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks, the fuel-level sensor in the front tank can stick in a low-level position.
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 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
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 Body, LLC of a safety recall specific to the aluminum service body on my truck. Following the initial remedy âpatchâ work done by the company, I was shocked to discover damages to the rear crossmember and compromising cracks in the welding of the body, as well as to the integrity and functionality of the wiring harnesses on my vehicle. Despite assurances that these damag
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 converter. The contact stated that DTC code: P0741 was retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to start. The contact replaced the battery and starter; however, the failure recurred. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the fuse panel had melted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the main wiring harness and the fuse panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
The touchscreen malfunctions intermittently. My vehicle currently has 36,687 miles and this problem has persisted for a while and is getting worse. It has been to the dealer several times and has been reprogrammed. The dealer now is telling me they donât know what to do. The problem is the touchscreen develops a mind of its own and it starts calling people of the phone contact list or my personal favorite is the radio turns itself on at almost full volume. At other times it tries to contact Onstar when not needed or it mutes the phone call. Itâs bad enough that Iâm no longer able to use hands free calling in my vehicle. All of these actions either scare you as it is not expected or the
Since the purchase of the truck the vehicle does emergency breaking at different times from what seems to be faults sensor input. #1 on freeway onramp specialty circular 2 lane, if on the inside lane the truck will alarm and drop the throttle out. This also happens some time at the 3/4 point of the on ramp when cars on the freeway are perpendicular in front of the vehicle. # 2 the same alarm and throttle dropout happen on the freeway randomly and on two lane roads when vehicle are approaching on a 2 line road. I donât know if break lights are activated, but I have had people honk at me for the deceleration.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 questions
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: 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; Fuel Tank Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk; Front Seat Belts May Not Work as Intended in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has been fixed?
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