Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Rear Fuel Tank Failure May Cause Engine Stall
Fuel system, diesel · storage · tank assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
- Consequence
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222368030.
63.5% repairedof 22,132 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Short Circuit In Engine Block Heater Cable
Equipment · electrical · engine block heater
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 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.
- Consequence
- An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19V-328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 4, 2022. Customers may call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 212329840.
80.7% repairedof 338,020 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Engine Block Heater/Terminal Short-Circuit
Engine
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 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.
- Consequence
- A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- 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. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N182206310.
100% repairedof 318,374 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Incorrect Seat Belt Torsion Bar/FMVSS 209
Seat belts · front · retractor
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. 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."
- Consequence
- The seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front seat belt retractor assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's numbers for this recall are 17368, 17375, and 17376.
69.9% repairedof 38,048 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy
Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
84.4% repairedof 40,683 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy
Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
90.3% repairedof 3,640,162 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (37)
37 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 37 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 21.6% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 16.2% |
| Engine | 6 | 16.2% |
| Power train | 6 | 16.2% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 16.2% |
| Equipment | 4 | 10.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 8.1% |
| Air bags | 2 | 5.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 5.4% |
| Seat belts | 2 | 5.4% |
How 2017 compares with other Sierra 2500 years
Best and worst Sierra 2500 years →201346
201430
201589
201659
201737
201835
201932
202076
202151
202243
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 46 | 3 |
| 2014 | 30 | 2 |
| 2015 | 89 | 6 |
| 2016 | 59 | 6 |
| 2017 | 37 | 6 |
| 2018 | 35 | 5 |
| 2019 | 32 | 7 |
| 2020 | 76 | 9 |
| 2021 | 51 | 6 |
| 2022 | 43 | 3 |
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 20.4%★★★☆☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 pu/rc 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2017 GMC Sierra 2500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 23V047000 (fuel system), 21V496000 (engine), 19V328000 (engine), 17V567000 (seat belt), 17V437000 (air bag), 16V651000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 problems?
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (8), Electrical system (6), Engine (6) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 get?
NHTSA rated the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 pu/rc 4wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (20.4% rollover risk).
How does the 2017 Sierra 2500 compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 GMC Sierra 2500 model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (30) and the 2015 the most (89). The 2017 drew 37. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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