MYRModel Year Report

2017 GMC Sierra

▲ Better than typical
2017 GMC Sierra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:29.361Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
61
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 18 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 238 complaints 1997 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 600 complaints 2000: 443 complaints 2001: 264 complaints 2001 2002: 249 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 188 complaints 2005: 117 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 34 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 101 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017 61
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 18 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1995 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 238 complaints 1997 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 600 complaints 1999 2000: 443 complaints 2001: 264 complaints 2001 2002: 249 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 188 complaints 2005: 117 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 34 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 101 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017 61
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 18 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1995 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 238 complaints 1997 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 600 complaints 1999 2000: 443 complaints 2001: 264 complaints 2001 2002: 249 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 188 complaints 2005: 117 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 34 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 101 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017 61

2017: 61 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19821
19832
19871
19886
198916
199018
199112
199230
199372
1994190
1995261
1996246
1997238
1998190
1999600
2000443
2001264
2002249
2003206
2004188
2005117
200653
200759
200868
200937
201034
201143
201229
201339
2014101
201553
20166
201761

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

38% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Vibration 65+ MPH, felt in steering wheel and seat. Steering wheels quivers at 65+ MPH. Truck feels very unstable at highway speeds. Dealer states it's normal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-25

Also filed under Steering

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift out of gear and there was a delay of three to four seconds before shifting into second gear. The failure recurred every morning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-27

Service brakes

33% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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My 2017 GMC Sierra Denali had already been the subject of the recall relating to the brake issue. Shortly after they performed this recall work the brakes began failing at low speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-23

As I was backing up I applied my brakes and for some reason nothing happened which resulted in my hitting my wife's car and damaging her drivers side quarter panel. When I asked GMC about the issue they said it was just an error on my part.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-18

I almost killed a kid today parking for a baseball game. I was traveling slowly and parking when my brakes became hard to push and failed. Truck went over curb and toward kid putting on his cleats and not facing me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-07

Electrical system

10% · 6 reports

Engine

7% · 4 reports

Visibility/wiper

5% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 GMC Sierra — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Power train: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2017 GMC Sierra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 GMC Sierra is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Sierra?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Sierra have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.