AI Damage2017 GMC Sierra: common problems
The maker issued 315 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 315
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 5.3 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 5.3 L · hybrid · 8 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 133 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not…
This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.
- This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service…
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.
- This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM…
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.
- Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles that had the front passenger seat cushion frame…
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…
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General…
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most…
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on customer vehicles concern results in a…
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…
- This informational bulletin explains there is another steering hose that can be used for cold weather…
This informational bulletin explains there is another steering hose that can be used for cold weather drivers that experience a steering hose leak.
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to…
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
- This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio to correct radio personalization…
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.
- This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake…
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…
- This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than…
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.
- Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 2014-2019 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles…
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…
NHTSA lists 315 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Sierra?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 315 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 GMC Sierra?
NHTSA lists 315 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 GMC Sierra from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.