general problems of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

11 problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2017 Silverado 1500.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2023

When driving the truck it has a continus pull to the right side.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2023

Vehicle was making a loud cracking sound with every turn. Upon inspection, it was determined that the upper ball joint popped out.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2022

We have a 2017 chevy silverado 55,883 miles on 9/27/22 we took truck in for oil change. Dealership states our truck “both upper control arms have play” repairs total cost $1246 we are 65 years old, we do not go off reading. We feel like this issue is caused by insufficient welds in a recall, but our truck is not on recall list.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2021

Brakes are delayed and have a slipping feeling at times. Lights flash and wheel locks up, unknown problem, when vehicle is shut down and restarted problem resolves. Vehicle will not start due to electrical problem. Researched and found safety recalls precisely for the problems I am having on other models, my truck needs to be included in those recalls.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2021

Lost all communication to transmission control module, electronic brake control module, trailer brake control module, broken can bus wiring, lost windows, can not drive!.

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2019

Tl- the contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, when he lost control of the steering wheel and slide until he impacted the curb. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated when he exited the vehicle, he saw the front driver's side tire came off and rolled away. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries, but has not seek medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16v256000 (suspension). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 29,000. Dp.

7 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2019

Transmission torch converter and can not keep wheels balanced arm suspension city and highway driving.

8 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2018

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a pothole, and an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ball joint on the front upper control arm had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was repaired three times. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the brakes. The contact believed that the sound was coming from the brake pump having too much air. The contact was informed that the brake oil reservoir was empty. There was no oil stains never found on the ground. The brake pads were replaced. Most recently, the message "service air bag" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic after the most recent failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that in the past the temperature sensor, the thermostat, the radiator, and the water pump were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

9 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2018

The truck has a hard time accelerating and randomly upshifts and downshifts. When coming to a stop it has a hard time downshifting which makes it hard to stop. When on the interstate in rush hour traffic it is very dangerous to drive because I have no idea if the truck will accelerate or not and since it has a hard time stopping I am afraid I am going to rear end someone. Another issue the truck has is with the four wheel drive. It works good but it makes a really loud grinding noise when engaged. I am taking it to the dealer today as I have before. I am hoping they take a serious look at it and fix the issues.

10 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2017

Vibration in the rest end. Had tires rotated and still a vibration. Complained to general motors only to be told that it is within their specs. They know there is an issue with the 2015-2017 silverados and nothing being done. Makes it uncomfortable to drive on long trips is at all speeds while driving and negotiating bends in the highway. Noticed when I purchase and drove off the lot purchased in November 2017 continued.

11 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Transmission on my new 2016 z71 lt 4x4 jumps into low gear when slowing down. I took it to the dealership multiple times, but keep getting told it shifts fine. I took it again and had a manager drive the truck with me inside and agreed the transmission was not gettin into gear in a normal way. Toon it back to get it fixed and was told transmission is fine. I need this fixed or I will be returning he truck as a lemon title.


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