The 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 is associated with 426 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 108 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 14 certified vehicle configurations spanning 5.3L 8-Cyl hybrid, 4.3l 6-cyl, 5.3l 8-cyl, and 6.2l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 20 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 426 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (108 / 25%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 20 crash / 5 fire / 7 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 17–20 MPG (14 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD Hybrid | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 4.3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 4.3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Sierra 15 Hybrid 4WD Hybrid | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 16 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 6.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 6.2L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Sierra K15 Cab Chassis 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Sierra C15 Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| PU/CC 4WD | | | | | 17.4% |
| PU/EC 4WD | | | | | 17.9% |
| PU/RC 4WD | | | | | 17.4% |
| Hybrid PU/CC RWD | | | | | 17.9% |
| PU/RC RWD | | | | | 17.9% |
| PU/CC RWD | | | | | 17.9% |
| PU/EC RWD | | | | | 17.4% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Affected Component: CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP
Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 17307.
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