2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical System Problems
- 13
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
It happens intermittently.. As i slow up to a speed under 10 miles an hour, as soon as i turn the steering wheel, the vehicle will lose power, either turning off and on fast the dash will lose power but the motor will still be running... Sherry this happens, the steering feels like theres resistance turning and the only way to fix it is to turn off the vehicle and let it sit. Other times it will happen and the…
ODI 11299652
Air Bags · Electrical System
I had a deer run into the side of my 2017 silverado and airbag deployed after autobody replaced and fix truck the truck the airbags deployed again while truck was being programmed gm claims there investigation comes back there not at fault but refuses to release any documentation to us making us think there is much more there investigation is hiding and they dont want to become liable
Crash reported
ODI 11210389
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
A rough clunk noise occurs when trying to stop, and car actually revs to accelerate speed when applying breaking and trying to stop. (in . Motion) this is a dangerous issue. Transmission does not appear to smoothly enter into subsequent gears. A jerk occurs in between shifting of gears. (moving) i have been completely stopped on a flat street, and relax my foot off the break, and the car wants to leap jump forward.…
ODI 11180143
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The codes should not allow you to use the starter and it dose will be goiing down the road and loses power.went through 5 wire harrnesses with in the 5 months
ODI 11170178
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
While i was driving on the highway, approximately 55mph; the check engine light came on; smelled like plastic burning at the same time; i was able to stop on exit ramp as thick black smoke filled the inside. Good samaritans helped me get out as flames were ignited under the hood. Several like mini explosions accompanied the flames.
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11114421
Electrical System · Power Train
Vehicle was parked in a shopping center parking lot after being driven for approximately 15 minutes. When returning to the vehicle 10 minutes after parking it, the vehicle starter was attempting to start the vehicle despite no remote start or onstar app being activated to start the vehicle. The vehicle continued to attempt to crank and start, even after i unlocked the vehicle with my key fob, inserted the key into…
Fire reported
ODI 11098363
Electrical System · Power Train
Purchased my 17 chevrolet silverado 1500 on 11/28/17 and returned it to the dealership on 12/1/17. This was due to a severe shuddering & shifting in the transmission & severe shake in the front end at 70-90mph. They balanced & rotated the tires, saying the issue was fixed, i picked the vehicle back up on 12/4/17 but the issue was not fixed & an electrical issue had also occurred. I took the vehicle back on 12/7/18…
ODI 11080897
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. While attempting to start the vehicle with the key in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that the remote key was used to restart the vehicle in order for it to operate. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to autonation chevrolet waco (1625 n valley mills dr. #1, waco, tx 76710), but the cause of the failure was…
ODI 11088861
Electrical System
Radio display changes from bright to dim whenever it wants to. Also radio changes without even touching the screen. Power adapter has started not powering garmin after being plugged in during trip. Had to try reconnecting several times. After connection fixed garmin lost power even after reinserting adapter. These problems happen on both city, highway and freeway driving. The latest was shown to local dealer right…
ODI 11073972
Electrical System · Forward Collision Avoidance
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. While the vehicle was stationary, the front crash collision sensors malfunctioned. The contact stated that the sensors inaccurately displayed a warning that the vehicle was too close to another vehicle or close to striking the vehicle in front of it when there was no vehicle present. Bob mccosh chevrolet, buick, gmc in columbia, missouri was made aware of the failure…
ODI 11072492
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Front bumper sensors not working as designed, transmission hard shifting in low gears (city streets and highway), clock time changing on it's on by 15 min (stationary), speed display not functioning (on highway and city streets), windows going up and down on their own (stationary, in motion), gps will not complete trip directions (highway), blue tooth function losses calls or has static interference (city streets,…
ODI 11103511
Electrical System
Back up camera dose not dim at night. So bright it blinding at night.destroys night vision.cant see anything.
ODI 11040695
Electrical System
Drivers door could not be opened from inside the vehicle. Handle moved but door mechanism would not engage. Had to lower drivers window and use exterior door handle to open the door. After turning vehicle off and restarting the engine the drivers door inside door handle mechanism worked again. I'm concerned about being able to exit the vehicle quickly in an emergency or if power was disrupted to the vehicle and was…
ODI 10953774