2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Power Train Problems
- 18
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 18 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 gmc sierra 1500. On several occasions, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. On one occasion, the gear shift lever was placed in reverse and the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the rpms revved without the vehicle responding. The vehicle was taken to greg lair buick gmc ([redacted], canyon, tx 79015, [redacted]) on two separate occasions;…
ODI 11280373
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The truck lurches forward as if the accelerator is being depressed while coming to a stop obviously while depressing the brake. This causes dangerous situations every day in traffic. I have not found any solutions to the problem online. Reprogramming computer and replacing other speed control modules has not solve the problem for other drivers.
ODI 11231409
Power Train
8 speed transmission is dangerous. Under light throttle, the vehicle will make a loud popping noise and lurch forwrward. Like stopping at a stop light, driving through a drive-thru. My truck will shake violentlly.. Dealer says its the transmission. When i try to enter my garage the truck will sort of jump forward. Delear says its torque converter sutter. Transmission has been worked on 3 time. It seems to get worse.…
ODI 11230488
Power Train
My truck shifts very hard between gears, especially 1st to 2nd. Feels like getting rear ended sometimes. It also hesitates daily when backing out of my driveway and putting it from reverse to drive. You don't know when it will actually engage making it dangerous when pulling out into the street. Its definitely an issue with the transmission but no fixes offered from dealer yet.
ODI 11217889
Power Train
Have taken my 2017 gmc sierra into the dealership twice for transmission issues, the last time was a month ago. Both times i was told that there wasn't anything wrong but that the transmission software was 're-flashed' and that the transmission would have to 're-learn my driving habits'. My truck is still having problems. While upshifting from 1st to 2nd gear, the transmission sometimes hesitates before it engages…
ODI 11203759
Power Train
Vehicle was parked on icy driveway (5 degree angle). In park. Vehicle was found at the bottom of driveway against a tree. The wheels were turning and not skidding as proven by treads in the snow. I believe one of the rear tires may have slipped and somehow the opposite disengaged and allowed it to continue backwards. This happened with my 2002 gmc sierra. The explanation i was given is the differential senses a slip…
Crash reported
ODI 11176530
Power Train
I have had several instances where you push the accelerator and you start to go and then it just stops moving like the transmission has disengaged. Started to turn into oncoming traffic this morning and had to stop as as it did this and i was going to get hit!!! It does it a lot, first time i would have been hit!!! Gm says they know it's a problem, at shop now again for it! Going to get someone killed!!!!
ODI 11162305
Power Train
Towing a 5900# rv trailer within the specified 7600# tow weight capacity, caused the transmission to overheat and free spin within 10 miles of travel. Transmission overheating occurred when towing (285+), when not towing but in tow mode (264), & when driving (241). Dealer and gmc tech's do not have a correction for the transmission operating above range. V6 engine w 6 speed automatic transmission. Traveling at…
ODI 11145025
Power Train
I bought this truck used with 12,918 miles on it, april 2018. When driving(especially on highway), and changing speeds, transmission clunks and lurches-automatic transmission. It sounds and feels as if drive train will fall out. I have taken it to dealer twice. The first time, they kept it for 3 days, the second time, for one. The mechanic is able to replicate the noise/lurching, but they are unable to find a cause…
ODI 11101973
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
1. The transmission shifts extremely rough from 1st to 2nd gear in parking lots at a slow speed and on normal highway or street driving and experiences the same thing while slowing down to stop 2. The engine has recently been having a awkward shake to it while in ideal after it has been running and warm 3. While backing up and turning the wheel, the front suspension will let out a loud clunk sound and the sound will…
ODI 11156628
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle violently downshifted from first into second gear. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken four times to demarois buick gmc mercedes-benz (3115 w broadway st, missoula, mt 59808, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…
ODI 11277523
Power Train · Service Brakes
I had the rotors replaced on my new truck at 6000 miles and paid for repairs out of pocket. I continued to hear brake noise. On my way to the dealership on the weekend i was scheduled to have the brake noise investigated and to have an oil change done, i had catastrophic brake failure. A vehicle in front of me made a lane change into my lane and then slammed on the brakes in front of my vehicle at a green light…
Crash reported
ODI 11162357
Power Train
Transmission shift from 1st gear. There is a problem in the gear shift from 1st to 2nd it slams the transmission when you stop and start. There is a heater in the transmission that puts extra degradation on the oil causing it to need replacement very early. Dealer knows of the issue but has no fix for it only stated they noted the file in case it fails. Unaccepatable for a 55,000. Please look into this.
ODI 11186133
Power Train
When driving at slow parking lot speeds or when coming to a complete stop the vehicle intermittently lunges, surges or jolts, causing the vehicle to move forward or backwards unanticipated. Sometimes the jolt feels like another vehicle has hit this vehicle from the rear, again causing it to lunge forward.
ODI 11099191
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 30 mph, the transmission failed after a complete stop. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the rpms increased. When shifting from second to first gear, the transmission shifted into first gear with extreme force and caused the vehicle to abruptly accelerate. The contact had to engage the brake pedal with force to avoid a crash. The failure was…
ODI 11006494
Body · Power Train
Heavy vibration between 1200 rpm and 1500 rpm anywhere below 45 mph and above 70 mph
ODI 10978630
Power Train
Unintended acceleration when slowing down to come to a stop the vehicle will occasionally engage a lower gear very suddenly and lurch forward. The resulting force is enough to overpower the braking effort being provided by the driver and the vehicle will move forward several feet before the driver can react and apply more braking force to stop the vehicle. The issue occurs randomly and infrequently at very slow…
ODI 11034971
Power Train
The 8 speed transmission shifts hard going from 1st to 2nd. It cant decide what gear it wants at speeds around 40mph. It has revved up and then slammed into gear going into garage and has even done it going into a parking spot. Thank god no one was in front of me! The truck has done this since new. Dealer has reprogrammed the software per gm, changed the transmission fluid to no avail. Dealer has been great in…
ODI 11278445