Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Sierra, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train23
- Service brakes19
- Electrical system6
- Engine4
- Visibility/wiper3
- Steering3
- Unknown or other3
- Suspension2
- Exterior lighting2
- Tires2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 167 2017 Sierra vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 46 people died inside them, and 11 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2017 GMC Sierra failed the safety check 1.16% of the time — 35% less often than the average 2017 passenger car (1.79%). Median odometer at inspection: 74,095 miles.
25,583first inspections
1.16%failed on safety
74,095 mimedian odometer
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 15 variants: combined 11.9–18.0 L/100 km (about 13–20 mpg US), CO₂ 279–330 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.4 | 10.0 | 11.9 |
| Sierra 4WD FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.1 | 10.6 | 12.5 |
| Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.6 | 10.3 | 12.7 |
| Sierra FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.6 | 10.3 | 12.7 |
| Sierra eAssist 4WD · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.4 | 11.2 | 13.0 |
| Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.2 | 10.7 | 13.1 |
| Sierra 4WD · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.0 | 10.7 | 13.1 |
| Sierra 4WD FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.0 | 10.7 | 13.1 |
| Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Premium gasoline | 15.9 | 11.2 | 13.8 |
| Sierra 4WD · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.9 | 11.5 | 13.9 |
| Sierra 4WD · Pickup truck: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.0 | 11.7 | 14.1 |
| Sierra FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 19.3 | 14.3 | 17.1 |
| Sierra FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 19.7 | 13.9 | 17.1 |
| Sierra 4WD FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 20.7 | 14.4 | 17.9 |
| Sierra 4WD FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 20.3 | 15.2 | 18.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
7 Transport Canada recalls for the 2017 GMC Sierra.
| 2024294 24 May 2024 | Electrical Issue: On certain trucks, the repairs completed by a General Motors dealer during recall N192220470 (Transport Canada recall no. 2019-325) or customer satisfa… |
| 2019533 24 Oct 2019 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be an error in the electronic-brake control module software. This could cause the driveline-protection system to activat… |
| 2019420 21 Aug 2019 | Other Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempere… |
| 2019324 28 Jun 2019 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a reduction in power brake assist due to a decrease in output from the vacuum pump. This could cause a hard brake p… |
| 2019325 28 Jun 2019 | Electrical Issue: On certain trucks equipped with a power sliding rear window, the rear defroster circuit could overheat. This could cause melting, smoke or, in rare ins… |
| 2017383 3 Aug 2017 | Other Certain regular cab vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 210.2 - Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for … |
| 2016439 9 Sept 2016 | Airbag On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), which controls airbag and pretensioner deployment, contains a software defect which may prevent th… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2017 GMC Sierra.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What GMC told its dealers about the 2017 GMC Sierra: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10172811 | This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence. |
| 10172784 | This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement. |
| 10172773 | This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada. |
| 10172670 | Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles that had the front passenger seat cushion frame previously replaced, may not have had the adjuster stops transferred and are missing on the replacement part. The front passenger seat may be in a position beyond the occupant design travel range.Dealers are to inspect the front passenger seat tracks for the presence of both adjuster stops and install missing adjuster stops if necessary. |
| 10172305 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians shouldrefer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians mayalso contact PARTECHand/orthe Techline Customer Support Center for additional support. |
| 10172285 | This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on customer vehicles concern results in a manufacturer repurchase from the customer, GM depends on the dealership to host and administer the repurchase closing and intake of the returning vehicle. |
| 10171905 | This informational bulletin explains there is another steering hose that can be used for cold weather drivers that experience a steering hose leak. |
| 10171888 | This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only). |
| 10171883 | This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio to correct radio personalization settings on the infotainment display and a blank HVAC pop-up selecting HVAC Control settings. |
| 10171878 | This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up. |
| 10171875 | This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states. |
| 10171416 | Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 2014-2019 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a power sliding rear window (RPO A48) may have areas of high electrical resistance on the rear defroster circuit. This could be caused, in part, by mechanical stress from opening and closing the rear power window, intrusion of debris, and use of the rear defroster. Over time, this condition could generate heat that could melt the areas surrounding the circuit. In rare instances, this heat could cause a non-propagating fire, increasing the risk of property damage or injury. |
| 10171318 | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update. |
| 10171297 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to repair vehicles that Instrument Panel Cluster, Radio, and Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display blanks out, Bluetooth phone or Pandora connection dropped, the radio station or volume changes when operating the snow plow. Please advise the customer that engineering is aware of this concern and working on this issue. |
| 10171294 | This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the part numbers for the internal wiring harnesses for the 8 speed RWD transmissions are not listed in the Electronic Parts Catalog. Technicians are to refer to the information provided in this document to obtain the internal wiring harness part numbers by application. |
| 10171280 | This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance. |
| 10171279 | This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the part numbers for the internal wiring harnesses for the 8 speed RWD transmissions are not listed in the Electronic Parts Catalog. Technicians are to refer to the information provided in this document to obtain the internal wiring harness part numbers by application. |
| 10171264 | This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer additional information on checking for the engne crankcase being overfull on oil causing an engine vibration concern. The technician is advised to inspect for contaminnants and adjust the engine oil level as needed. |
| 10170699 | This informational bulletin provides information on availability for a locking gas cap for trucks are operated in high amount of dirt or dust which can migrate to the filler cap area. |
| 10170498 | This preliminary information bulletin provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961). |
| 10170483 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their aftermarket trailer brake controller be installed instead. Technician will need to gain access to the body harness. Install trailer brake controller harness General Motors part number 23184088 into Middle Bus Electrical Center (X61A). |
| 10170424 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the caliper boot and piston installation. This grease can be cleaned off and the rest of the service completed. |
| 10169357 | This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications. |
| 10169356 | This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion. |
| 10169355 | This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC). |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)