2017 GMC Sierra: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 61 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (36% of complaints).
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0
recalls
61
owner complaints
1
fire reports
36,750
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsWeak spot: power train (36%)1 fire reportProblems reported early (median 36,750 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)36% · 21 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)31% · 18 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)10% · 6 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)5% · 3 complaints
Tires3% · 2 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)3% · 2 complaints
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra equipped with Goodyear, Tire Line: Wrangler SRA, Tire Size: 275/55/R30, DOT Number not available: The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the passenger's side front tires experienced blowout. The contact was able to pull over safely and replace the tire. The failure reoccurred and the front driver side tire blowout causing the contact to sideswipe another vehicle and crashing into a building. The airbags deployed but no injury and a police report were filed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2022
“After parking and backing up when I hit the brakes, they got hard and did not operate properly. When pulling forward the brakes were hard to operate and barely stopped the vehicle. After sitting a while and restarting the truck they operated as they should have. Not sure if this is an operable safety issue but, it was very concerning that the brakes did not operate properly.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2020
“I live in oregon, my truck that I purchased from a private owner from utah in june of 2019 had 37,300 miles today's date march 1 2020 my truck has 39,100 miles. A couple of days ago I changed to my oregon license plate. While under the truck I noticed a lot of rust on many parts of the brakes, suspension and frame especially when I lowered the spare tire which showed severe rust damage. This truck has an extreme amount of rust for a vehicle built in 2017. I consider this to be a safety hazard especially because drivers use this type of truck to haul or tow heavy loads.”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2020
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“Truck was recalled for brakes. Recall completed was computer issue. That recall caused brake vacuum to malfunction. Almost cost me my life. 70 mph in dallas tx traffic. Had to slow down quickly. Once it slowed down then it wouldn't stop!!! Got it to a parking garage almost hit 3 vehs. It was traumatic. Gm knows about this issue. Many others have reported. Not happy!!!!! Gm extended the brake warranty to 150000 miles. That makes me feel better. They put same part back on. So I guess it will happen again. I'm very leary of my truck.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2020
“Brake vacuum pump failure. Vehicle brake pedal becomes very hard to depress at slow speed and very hard to stop. Usually happens when in slow traffic and after the pedal is depress more than 2-3 times in a row.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2020
“In my driveway on dry pavement at slow speeds when pressing the brake pedal the vehicle does not stop satisfactory. The brake pedal was then pressed until it was very hard the vehicle continued to move but slowly began to stop. When pressing the brake pedal to the maximum and a firm pedal a noise could be heard from under the hood. The noise sounded like a moan, similar to the brake anti skid system being activated. I was able to simulate this braking problem multiple times while backing up and moving forward at slow speeds. Cycling the ignition on and off did not correct the problem.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2020
“Reference the complaint number 11306627. The vehicle had the brake recall notice n192268490 complied with at the dealer in november 2019. The vehicle then experienced a brake failure in february 2020. Please add this information to my original complaint.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2020
“Noticed mushy, vibrating brakes. Took it to tire store and was advised the brake booster and vacuum pump are bad. I've had several close calls in parking lots, as the vehicle is slow to resond to the application of the brakes. The drivers seat is also loose. It moves from side to side as I go around corners. I'm afraid it will come off the rails or worse yet, not secure me in the event of an accident.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2020
“There is a shuttering in the transmission as the vehicle attempts to climb slight/steep grades at slow to medium speeds. Around 1500 rpm the vibration is sent throughout the whole vehicle. Having to increase acceleration to allow the truck to shift properly to overcome the lack of power has created a dangerous situation while navigating up snowy/ice hills. The vehicle also performs a lurching or sudden speeding up when downshifting when slowing to come to a stop. Depending on road conditions this creates a dangerous situation when approaching icy/slippery intersections.”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2019
“The past month as I push on the brakes driving on the road my steering wheel starts to shake as the brakes are being applied. Does not happen all the time has actually only happened 3 times in a month.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2017 GMC Sierra reliable?
NHTSA has 61 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 GMC Sierra. The most complained-about area is power train (36% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2017 GMC Sierra problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 36,750 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.