2017 GMC Sierra
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 72 |
| 1994 | 190 |
| 1995 | 261 |
| 1996 | 246 |
| 1997 | 238 |
| 1998 | 190 |
| 1999 | 600 |
| 2000 | 443 |
| 2001 | 264 |
| 2002 | 249 |
| 2003 | 206 |
| 2004 | 188 |
| 2005 | 117 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 59 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2014 | 101 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 61 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
36% of complaints: power train — 22 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20171025
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, 20170727
31% of complaints: service brakes — 19 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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, 20200223
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, 20190918
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, 20180307
10% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.
5% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 3 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 GMC Sierra — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (22 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (19 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (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 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Sierra have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.