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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body & Structure Problems

18 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

18
Complaints
2
Crashes
Jan 2020Dec 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (18)

criticalSTRUCTURE
Filed: Apr 2023

while driving my son saw smoke coming from the rear window defogger, I pulled over and saw melted pieces of plastic, I contacted my dealer when I saw a recall online, my dealer said even though your vehicle is the same year and model and the exact same condition occurred, your vehicle is not listed under the recall.

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NHTSA #: 11519379
criticalSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Oct 2019

I WAS TOWING MY TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE BRAKES FAILED,I TOTALED THE CAMPER IN FRONT OF ME.THE NOTIFICATION LETTER FROM GM SAID EVEN IN THE HARD PEDAL SITUATION THE BRAKES ARE STILL IN SAFETY SPECS, NOT WITH A 7,000 LB TRAILER BEHIND THE TRUCK.I FEEL GM SHOULD COVER THE COSTS OF DAMAGE AND UPDATE THE LATEST NOTIFICATION LETTER TO INCLUDE LETTING THE PEOPLE WHO TOW KNOW THEY AREN'T GOING TO STOP IN TIME. ALSO GM PULLED THE DATA FROM MY TRUCK, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DIDN'T INSPECT THE VACUUM PUMP OR THE HOOD, BUMPER, GRILL OR FENDERS ALL WERE THROWN AWAY. THE INVESTIGATOR THAT PULLED THE DATA SAID IT WAS INCOMPLETE YET GM SAYS IT'S NOT THEIR PROBLEM THERE WERE NO CODES PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM *TR

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NHTSA #: 11267717
criticalSTRUCTURE
CrashFiled: Sep 2019

BRAKES DID NOT KICK IN WHEN I TRIED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR THAT SLAMMED THEIR BRAKES ON IN FRONT OF ME. THIS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, IN WHICH I HAD $8000 + DOLLARS IN FRONT END DAMAGE THAT MY INSURANCE CARRIER PROVIDED. I HAD TO PAY $1000 IN DEDUCTIBLES ALONG WTIH $500 IN RENTALS.

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NHTSA #: 11255687
mediumSTRUCTURE,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

On 9/11/2017 I purchased this 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom double cab truck. I owned it for over 7 years. (46000 miles) And garage kept since day 1.

NHTSA #: 11457884
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2020

The factory exterior radio GPS on star { shark fin} antenna rubber seal and improperly gm designed part and improperly located water drain hole allowed water to drain into the vehicles interior and short out the radio, GPS and onstar functions,on 9/17/2020 I took my vehicle to the dealership and was charged 135.00 and was told that gm is not going to repair the part and seal which comes on the new part to correct the problem.

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NHTSA #: 11355592
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, water started to leak near the driver's sun visor. The vehicle was taken to woodruff chevrolet located at (6007 sc-101, woodruff, sc 29388), where it was diagnosed with needing antenna to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11317530
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2018

Paint chipping out off nowhere.. Mini blemishes where paint is just coming off in spots no dealer assistance

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NHTSA #: 11110296
mediumSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2017

Bought the truck 16 nov 16 in idaho. Noticed at the end of jan/early feb '17 that paint chips/knicks were starting to appear all over the truck and in places where the only way you could see them was to the open a door (I.e. Not even exposed to the road).

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NHTSA #: 10991254
lowSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2024

Paint is peeling.

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NHTSA #: 11619779
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2021

Body paint chipping. This has been happening since the vehicle has been about a year old.

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NHTSA #: 11402880
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2020

Rear glass shattered with defrost on. Prior to shattering I could smell something burning. I was parked in a fast food drive through when this happened.

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NHTSA #: 11383299
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2020

Paint is very weak/fragile. Easily chips and peels off.

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NHTSA #: 11344005
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2020

Paint seems to chip and peel extremely easily, especially from the front bumper

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NHTSA #: 11298882
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2018

Random chips in paint appearing on various surfaces of truck. I live in city and mostly highway driving. The truck is garage kept.

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NHTSA #: 11113455
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2018

2017 silverado paint chipping really easy around wheel wells. I have 8000 miles on the truck and probably have around 50 or more chips down to the primer. Contacted chevrolet they will not warranty paint chips.

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NHTSA #: 11081084
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2018

I have a 2017 silverado with 12,000 miles on it. East city driving and have hundreds of paint chips all over the vehicle. Gm says it's excessive but that paint chips are not covered u see warranty and is due to my driving conditions.

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NHTSA #: 11066539
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2017

The paint is chipping it has 4500 miles on it never drove on a gravel road and has chips on the hood both sides rear fender in front of wheels 61,000 dollar truck very disappointing.

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NHTSA #: 11052086
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2017

Paint is chipping all over all over, under 1000 miles.truck is driven on city streets and highway

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NHTSA #: 11047266

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