2017 GMC Sierra 2500: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500: 6 recalls, 37 owner complaints.
Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts, Airbags Vehicle recall #16V651000 · 2016 · 3,640,162 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Seat belts, Airbags Vehicle recall #17V437000 · 2017 · 40,683 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #17V567000 · 2017 · 38,048 vehicles
What's wrong: The front seat belt retractor assemblies were built with the incorrect torsion bar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Why it matters: The seat belt retractors May not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front seat belt retractor assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021.
Engine Vehicle recall #19V328000 · 2019 · 318,374 vehicles
What's wrong: 6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater May short circuit and fail.
Why it matters: A short-circuit May damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
The fix: Gm will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began December 11, 2019.
Equipment Vehicle recall #21V496000 · 2021 · 338,020 vehicles
What's wrong: 6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit May occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.
Why it matters: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. Gm will provide free…
Fuel system (diesel) Vehicle recall #23V047000 · 2023 · 22,132 vehicles
What's wrong: The rear fuel tank May collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
Why it matters: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (8): the most common themes are noise or vibration (2).
- Engine (6): the most common themes are warning light on (3).
- Other / unknown (6): the most common themes are noise or vibration (2).
- Electrical (6): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2), fire / smoke (2), warning light on (2).
The 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 has 37 owner complaints, ranking #18 of 31 Sierra 2500 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 59). Complaints peaked in 2022 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 22,060 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (59 complaints, 6 recalls), 2018 (35 complaints, 5 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 problems?
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (8), engine (6), other / unknown (6).
Where can I get a 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 repair manual?
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