2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 431 owner complaints for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The EPA rates it 17 to 20 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 431
- Crashes / fires reported
- 20 / 5
- EPA combined
- 17–20 MPG
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
Air BagsSep 24, 2026 · NHTSA 26V611000+
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262569920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 2026.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Service Brakes, HydraulicOct 24, 2019 · NHTSA 19V761000+
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Service Brakes, HydraulicSep 6, 2019 · NHTSA 19V645000+
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Child SeatAug 3, 2017 · NHTSA 17V487000+
Risk: If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 17307.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Air BagsJul 10, 2017 · NHTSA 17V437000+
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.
Fix: 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 August 4, 2017. 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 17287.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, 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.
Air BagsSep 8, 2016 · NHTSA 16V651000+
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Power Train144
- Service Brakes128
- Engine64
- Electrical System61
- Unknown or Other41
- Steering28
- Visibility/Wiper13
- Vehicle Speed Control12
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,200 |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 4.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,200 |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 4.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Sierra 15 Hybrid 4WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,550 |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,550 |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,550 |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 6.2 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,800 |
| Sierra C15 Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,800 |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 6.2 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,800 |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,800 |
| Sierra K15 Cab Chassis 4WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,800 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, most recently for the air bags (Sep 24, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 problems?
Owners filed 431 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are power train (144), service brakes (128), engine (64).
What gas mileage does the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 at 17 to 20 MPG combined (best version: 18 city / 24 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.