Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed no failure was detected. The contact stated two weeks later, he experienced the failure for a second time and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer and was informed no failure was detected. The contact took the vehicle to a second local dealer; Hamden Chevrolet (200 Skiff St, Hamden, CT 06517, [phone]) where it was diagnosed with needing the lifters, valves, manifolds, gaskets, seals, and pushrods to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact experienced the failure for the third time. …
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. A message displayed on the instrument panel "Evaporative Emission System Pressure System/Switch range/Performance". The contact stated that he was concerned for safety while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a knocking sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact then used a code reader to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved DTC code: P0451 - (Evaporative Emission System Pressure) and P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire). The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal ticking sound while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the lifters were bent and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the transmission skipped while shifting to a gear, and the vehicle jolted and jerked. The failure had progressively worsened, and the vehicle was making an abnormal high-pitch sound at start-up. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission component failure, and the dealer informed the contact that it would be cost-effective to replace the entire transmission. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. …
The contact's husband owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact initially took the vehicle to Robideaux Motors CO. (51 W Dalton Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815) where a diagnostic test showed error codes for the fuel injectors. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where another diagnostic test was performed and the mechanic suggested that all that 8-fuel injectors be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to TSB: N182198000. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer where the contact was notified that the vehicle was not included in the technical service bulletin. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. …
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. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the engine sounded rough. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics, who diagnosed that the Active Fuel Management (AFM) and Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) were impacting the lifters, which impacted the camshaft, and scraped the cylinder walls, causing the engine to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who confirmed the engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The vehicle was towed to the residence and no longer driven. …
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. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact had the vehicle diagnosed by a mobile mechanic. The mobile mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was a misfire in cylinders #3 and #7. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact towed the vehicle to B2B Fleet Services where it was diagnosed and determined that the head caskets had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the lifters were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
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. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with cylinder #4 lifter failure and a bent push rod. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to a Toyota dealer, where it was diagnosed with a bent push rod. The vehicle was then taken to Spradley Chevrolet (2146 U S 50, Pueblo, CO 81008), where it was diagnosed with cylinder #4 lifter failure and a bent push rod. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to partially cover the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
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. The contact stated that he drove approximately 20 MPH and returned to the residence and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lifters were sticking and were not opening as designed and the cylinder was pressing down on the cam shaft. The mechanic determined that the lifters needed to be replaced and then he would inspect the cam shaft for damage. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
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. The contact would pull over and restart the vehicle several times before the vehicle resumed normal functionality. The contact stated that the vehicle would be started and re-started intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that 4 fuel injectors had failed as well as the fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced but not the fuel injectors. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure had been a recurring failure for the past two years. The contact stated that previously the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to the failure but not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,300. The VIN was unavailable.
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Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 117 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 16% of the model year's 714 complaints. The component named most often is exhaust system › manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 56,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.