2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems
69 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (69)
Your truck developed a low-frequency thumping noise from the engine that got progressively worse over several days. After visiting multiple shops for diagnosis, you discovered the crankshaft was split, and you noticed metal particles and grit in the engine oil, which was a warning sign. You'll need a complete engine replacement to fix this issue.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 70 MPH, the engine had a misfire, and the vehicle started shaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated.
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There is a specific serpentine belt that controls the AC and the water pump on this vehicle. That particular belt is 100% obsolete. The manufacturer has discontinued that part and since it is a stretch belt, it cannot be replicated by Gates or Continental until they get their hands on an unused and uninstalled belt.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal to depress the brake pedal while approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The contact cycled the key several times when the vehicle started.
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I drive a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500 lt 5.3 V8 Pickup. I currently have 86k miles on this vehicle. I am the second owner and lately have been experiencing loss of power, engine hesitation, poor fuel economy, and high oil consumption.
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Loss of power and misfire. I was on I44 in Oklahoma with my 1 year old and couldn’t go over 45 MPH. The mechanic said it was a lifter failure and it ruined cam shaft.
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In my truck it goes from V8 to V4 and I want it to stay in V8 all the time. Also, I have 5.3 engine, and cuz it goes into V4, that means that the back 2 lifters isn't getting enough oil, which can cause those lifters to lock up.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2017 chevrolet silverado. When the contact pulled into his driveway and plugged in the block heater, the vehicle caught fire a few minutes later in the engine compartment. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral to move it away from his house.
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While driving in the rain, your Silverado began shaking severely, jerking during braking, surging forward unexpectedly, and losing acceleration power. Your dashboard lights were blinking during the incident. The dealership diagnosed the problem as a faulty camshaft position sensor and lifter, requiring a repair costing $10,300. Fixing this issue typically involves replacing the camshaft sensor and inspecting or replacing the valve lifters.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal metal-on-metal sound coming from the engine. No warning lights were illuminated.
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Lost power to engine while on interstate.
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My truck is a 2017, but only has 46,000 miles on it. The engine light came on and it started banding loudly. I lost power and it would not go over 30 miles per hour.
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The truck suddenly started misfiring, running rough and lost power while driving. All the dash lights illuminated and the check engine light began flashing. We were a couple hours from home so we had to have the truck towed home.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled for several seconds. Additionally, the wheels locked up; however, the vehicle independently restarted, and the contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to work where the vehicle remained.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted on the third attempt.
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The engine lifter failed. The lifters collapsed on the highway. The inspection is available upon request.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, and the gear shifter became inoperable.
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Vehicle exhibited a loud bang from the engine compartment followed by a ticking noise from the engine and loss of power while highway driving in a remote rural area. Check engine light did illuminate. Vehicle was subsequently towed and issue was diagnosed by an independent repair shop as a failure of an active fuel management valve lifter and was repaired.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. The check engine light flashed while the failure was experienced.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the engine leaked anti-freeze and the rpms on the instrument panel were out of order. There was also an abnormal odor of anti-freeze in the vehicle.
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With approximately 7800 miles on it, my vehicle was in motion and I was crossing a highway when the engine started to stutter and lost power. I was almost hit by an oncoming semi while crossing the road. I narrowly missed getting hit, the semi driver slammed on his brakes and honked at me as if I had done something wrong.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle only stalled when the temperature was very hot outside.
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At 54,900K miles my truck started to experience a tapping sound from the engine. I took it to a shop and was told that the Auto Fuel Management system can cause problems with the lifters. I tried to use my 200,000/10 year Warranty, but the warranty company refused because I went over 6 months on my oil change.
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I bought the vehicle with 14000 miles.had oil changed at dealership ever ,5000 miles.I drive 10 miles a day.at 55000 miles the lifters are ticking like a time bomb.It makes me sick that a vehicle with no more miles than this is in this shape.Gm should stand behind there junk motors with this afm.
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Loud tapping sound appears to be coming from Lifters and/or camshaft lobes from cylinder 2. Preliminary diagnosis was done by independent service center. Estimated cost to repair could be as much as $10,000.
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making a ticking noise on the engine
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After remotely starting my truck, I was met with a strange noise that was both noticeable and unprecedented. The certified Chevy dealership provided three different estimates for tearing down the engine to verify the faulty lifter. Unfortunately, the dealer and warranty provider are unwilling to accept that these issues are inherent to the AFM system.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine started misfiring and the vehicle was shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated.
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After remotely starting my truck, I was met with a strange noise that was both noticeable and unprecedented. The certified Chevy dealership provided three different estimates for tearing down the engine to verify the faulty lifter. Unfortunately, the dealer and warranty provider are unwilling to accept that these issues are inherent to the AFM system.
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Engine push rod was bent which caused lifters and 1cam shaft to be destroyed. Vehicle is tore down at dealership right now. The immediate decrease of speed and power while in traffic.
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Engine failure in December, 2024. Lifters, Cam Shaft and Cam Bearings. Working with my dealer now for an engine replacement.
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Misfiring - technician told me I have to delete the AFM and replace all lifters. $10k+ repair that I can not afford
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the engine was checked, and no issues were found with the engine.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly shuddered. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle displayed a message to turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the oil pump.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal ticking sound heard. The contact stated that the sound was like a metal on metal.
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One random morning engine made funny noises. By time I left work engine light flashing and stability control wouldn’t turn off. Dropped it off to dealership told me it’s 4500 to fix one lifter that failed 7500 to fix all.
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At 45, 000 miles the check engine light came on with error code P025E Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance, which is a common issue. This valve can leak oil on the catalytic converter causing smoking.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake violently at times while driving at various speeds.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, he depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond with an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle there was a tapping and ticking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the camshaft was damaged and needed replacement.
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I keep getting the fuel injector codes and check engine light coming on in my truck. it does not say I am part of the recall but what gm describes in the recall happens to my atleast twice a week. my truck starts not being as usual and the check engine light comes on then I get the tested and now am getting the fuel injector codes at auto zone.
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to idled rough. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.
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Code p0300 and p050d keep on being thrown. Vehicle started having these issues back when I had 30k miles and now at 45k, I am getting them more often. The downshifts because of this are bad, the vehicle jerks when it downshifts.
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Radiator failed at 58k miles in december 2019. Dealer indicated that the powertrain warranty did not cover the costs to repair. Quoted cost was $3800.
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Vehicle has a ticking noise and under powered. Took truck to dealer. Valve covers removed and valves are not opening completely.
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When going highway speeds, over 45 MPH, my truck has a random shudder that feels like I am driving over rumble strips but I am not. This only happens over 40 MPH
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From purchasing this vehicle the engine has run rough. I've taken it to the dealer many times; now way beyond the warranty. Recently they couldn't find anything so the catalytic converter was suggested to change.
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I notice a burnt smell under the truck after coming home and seen oil all under my truck. I was afraid to drive it after I seen a huge leak . I filled it up with oil and took it to the deal stated 2 engine seal open when engain had pressure during a drive .
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Chevy admits to a known issue with torque converter shudder which happens between 25-65mph when accelerating.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v328000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v328000 (engine) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado, subjected to NHTSA campaign number: 19v-328000 (engine). The dealer smedley's chevrolet (937) 412-1316, and the manufacturer stated that they were taking care of the cold weather states first. The contact stated parts were shipped to cold weather states in november 2019.
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Letter from senator sherrod brown on behalf of constituents regarding defects with their general motors truck. *as the consumer stated the vehicle has had multiple engine related failures. The dealer was unable repair the vehicle.*js
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THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CORD WAS RECALLED ON MY 2017 CHEVY DURAMAX DIESEL. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP ON AUGUST 21, 2019 FOR THE RECALL AND THE CORD WAS SIMPLY CUT OFF. AT THAT TIME THERE WAS NOT A REMEDY FOR THE RECALL. I CALLED CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE TODAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019, TO CHECK ON THIS RECALL AS THE TEMPERATURE IN KANSAS IS BECOMING VERY COLD AND I AM NEEDING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. I SPOKE WITH SABRINA AND HER SUPERVISOR MICHAEL WHO BOTH INFORMED ME THE NEW ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CORD HAS BEEN RELEASED TO COLD WEATHER STATES, NOT KANSAS. THE ONLY WAY FOR ME TO GET THE CORD FOR MY TRUCK WOULD BE TO DRIVE TO COLORADO, THE CLOSEST STATE TO KANSAS THAT THE CORD HAS BEEN RELEASED TO. COLORADO IS OVER 8 HOURS FROM ME, NOT TO MENTION THE TEMPERATURE IS CURRENTLY COLDER IN KANSAS THAN COLORADO. THIS IS JUST VERY FRUSTRATING, I PAID FOR THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER ON MY TRUCK SO I CAN USE IT. I GOT NOTICE OF THIS RECALL IN MAY OF 2019, NOW IT'S NOVEMBER WITH VERY COLD WEATHER AND THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V328000 (ENGINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. ELKLAND CHEVROLET (505 E MAIN ST, ELKLAND, PA 16920, 814) 258-1071) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *BF*JB
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The engine is unable to receive consistent fuel when you start the vehicle. It requires pushing down on the gas pedal multiple times and restarts to get the engine going. Then, while driving the engine loses fuel and causes the vehicle to turn off and essentially die.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle vibrated profusely without warning. The vehicle was taken to quirk chevrolet (781-843-4800, located at 444 quincy ave, braintree, ma 02184) where the technician road-tested the vehicle and stated that the vehicle was performing as designed.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado hybrid. While driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, the vehicle shook, and the engine seized. The vehicle was serviced at coughlin automotive (255 lafayette st, london, oh 43140, 740-852-1122) where it was diagnosed that the hybrid engine failed.
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When variable timing of vehicle shuts down two cylinders, switching truck from v6 to v4 with RPM's at or below 1,500k, the truck begins to miss/shutter. This occurs and on road type, any weather condition. At times the vibrations of this miss/shutter can be a bit violent.
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Our 2017 High Country 1500 Chevy Silverado is garage-kept and has very low mileage (73k). But it has the Active Fuel Management (AFM) system, which just caused lifter failure, thus causing catastrophic engine damage. In research, we discovered newer models with the AFM have been recalled for this exact problem.
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The lifter collapsed causing it to scar the cam shaft due to afm/dod
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Nothing yet. Between doing research and general observation the DOD/AFM is a known issue for these motors. The engine will randomly loose a valve and cause the engine to shut down causing for a major Saftey concern if traveling or towing
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Lifters caused engine failure at 114000 miles resulting in needing a new engine
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It feels like it is licking into the four wheel drive going down the road with speeds up to 30 miles it feels like it begins to jerk I have heard other owners of this vehicle type are saying a possible recall on the transmission
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Torque Converter
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Turning into shopping center parking lot and the engine turned off. I was able to restart it. Everything had reset.
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