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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
178
Latest campaign
Feb 2, 2023

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, diesel1Feb 2, 2023
23V047000
Equipment1Jul 1, 2021
21V496000
Engine1Apr 25, 2019
19V328000
Seat belts1Sep 14, 2017
17V567000
Air bags1Sep 8, 2016
16V651000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 2, 2023Latest campaign
Feb 2, 202323V047000

Fuel system, diesel: storage tank assembly

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V047000
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222368030.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V047000 · Feb 2, 2023
Jul 1, 202121V496000

Equipment: electrical engine block heater

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V496000
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.
Risk
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19V-328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 4, 2022. Customers may call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 212329840.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V496000 · Jul 1, 2021
Apr 25, 201919V328000

Engine

A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V328000
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
Risk
A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
GM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N182206310.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V328000 · Apr 25, 2019
Sep 14, 201717V567000

Seat belts: front retractor

The seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V567000
What's wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. The front seat belt retractor assemblies were built with the incorrect torsion bar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
The seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front seat belt retractor assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's numbers for this recall are 17368, 17375, and 17376.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V567000 · Sep 14, 2017
Sep 8, 201616V651000

Air bags: frontal

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V651000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V651000 · Sep 8, 2016
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Owner complaints by component178

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
178Complaints filed
15Involving a crash
8Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train4224010
Service brakes3721903
Engine2816030
Electrical system2413030
Unknown or other148010
Steering127100
Air bags106502
Structure106110
Fuel/propulsion system95000
Wheels74000
Exterior lighting53000
Visibility/wiper42010
Electronic stability control (ESC)42100
Suspension42000
Equipment32000

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel became loose.”

    Filed 07/23/2025 · ODI 11675545
  • Air bags

    “Driving down the road under 40mph and headliner airbags deployed without an accident. The dash and steering wheel bags DID NOT deploy however the headliner bags deployed for no reason.”

    Filed 12/20/2024 · ODI 11631884
  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, there were rattling and vibrating sensations coming from the vehicle.”

    Filed 10/17/2024 · ODI 11620356

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recent, 23V047000 (reported February 2, 2023), concerns fuel system, diesel. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 42 complaints out of 178 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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