2017 GMC Sierra
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 142 of 427 complaints (33%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 377 in 2016 to 427 in 2017.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–3,650 | 3,100–3,650 | 3,100–3,650 | 3,100–4,550 | 2,950–4,550 | |
| Combined MPG | 17–20 | 17–20 | 17–20 | 17–20 | 15–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–18 / 19–24 | 15–18 / 19–24 | 15–18 / 19–24 | 15–18 / 19–24 | 14–20 / 17–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 447–537 | 447–537 | 447–533 | 447–524 | 421–593 | |
| Complaints filed | 792 | 377 | 427 | 317 | 661 | |
| Recalls issued | 15 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 27 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 12 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 10 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 12 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Sierra have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 GMC Sierra?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 142 of 427 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 GMC Sierra get?
EPA rates it 17–20 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 GMC Sierra?
EPA estimates $3,100–$3,650 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (14)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 447 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | 17 mpg (low) | $3,650 (high) | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 479 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 448 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 475 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 488 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg (low) | 20 mpg | 17 mpg (low) | $3,650 (high) | 531 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg (low) | 20 mpg | 17 mpg (low) | $3,650 (high) | 533 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 492 g/mi |
| Configuration 12 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD | 15 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $3,650 (high) | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 15 mpg (low) | 20 mpg | 17 mpg (low) | $3,650 (high) | 523 g/mi |
Show 2 more configurations
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 4.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 474 g/mi |
| Configuration 14 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 497 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 142 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 60 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 129 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 26 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; SERVICE BRAKES · Campaign 19V761000 · Oct 25, 2019
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM · Campaign 19V645000 · Sep 9, 2019
Defect: 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.
Consequence: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP · Campaign 17V487000 · Aug 4, 2017
Defect: 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."
Consequence: If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · Campaign 17V437000 · Jul 12, 2017
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · Campaign 16V651000 · Sep 8, 2016
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.