NHTSA lists 61 complaints for the 2017 GMC Sierra, 5 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as GMC SIERRA.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 23 | 37.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 19 | 31.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 9.8% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 6.6% |
| STEERING | 3 | 4.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 4.9% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | 4.9% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | 3.3% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 3.3% |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 3.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| loss of control | 22 | 36.1% | 0.88 |
| mechanical failure | 12 | 19.7% | 0.74 |
| noise or comfort | 10 | 16.4% | 0.84 |
| visibility or lighting | 5 | 8.2% | 0.91 |
| electrical electronic | 4 | 6.6% | 0.84 |
| unclear | 3 | 4.9% | 0.71 |
| fire or overheating | 2 | 3.3% | 0.99 |
| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 1.6% | 0.90 |
| restraint or airbag | 1 | 1.6% | 0.90 |
| structural or corrosion | 1 | 1.6% | 1.00 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 34 | 55.7% | 0.83 |
| low | 18 | 29.5% | 0.68 |
| high | 8 | 13.1% | 0.85 |
| none | 1 | 1.6% | 0.37 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 61 tagged complaints of 61 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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0 investigations; 0 open.
883 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 318 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 210 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 98 |
| ENGINE | 95 |
| POWER TRAIN | 75 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 52 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 49 |
| STRUCTURE | 39 |
Date: 2020-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, SEATS.
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 passenger seat may be in a position beyond the occupant design travel range.Dealer
Date: 2020-02-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.
Date: 2020-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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.
Date: 2020-02-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT.
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.
Date: 2020-02-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. A Technicians shouldA refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. A Technicians mayA also contact PARTECHA and/orA the Techline Custome
Date: 2020-01-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester A and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and st
Date: 2020-01-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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.
Date: 2020-01-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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.
Date: 2020-01-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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 and intake of the returning vehicle.
Date: 2020-01-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SIERRA | 61 |
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