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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (14%)

Chart based on 22 repairs.
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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

GMC Sierra 1500 in Oklahoma, United States
Jul 2020 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

19000 mi
Brake booster recall Rear leaf springs squeaking and popping. Dealer added isolator pad and lubricated. Dealer stated it was owner's responsibility to clean and lubricate springs from this point forward. Six months later, springs are squeaking again. 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in New Brunswick, Canada
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2020

22320 mi
recall 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

32860 mi

C $2200
Replaced front and rear rotors, replaced front and rear brake pads, replaced 1 seized rear caliper 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

2000 mi
Software update for backup camera brightness glitch at night. #17-na-269 
Jan 2018

6000 mi
Automatic 8 speed trans hard shifting from 1st to 2nd and 3rd to 2nd gears under light throttle. Reprogram of trans control and other modules. Land departure system not working. Radio/Nav system audio will intermittently cut for a few seconds after vehicle has been started and running for several min. Occurs on all audio inputs FM/XM/Bluetooth/Direct Aux input. 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

5176 mi
Gas Pedal Flex. When pressing on accelerator, the pedal would creak and pop. A new pedal bracket was installed which resolved the issue. Driver seat was shifting. A TSB was found which addressed the shifting driver seat. A new support bracket was installed underneath the seat. This resolved the issue. 
Dec 2017

16120 mi
Exhaust system would squeak when going from v4 to v8 mode. Muffler was replaced under warranty which resolved the squeak issue. 
Apr 2018

21080 mi
Interior driver side door was rattling around door handle area. A wire was loose from a clip. Wire placed back in clip. Interior rattle is now gone. 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in New York, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

51654 mi

US $4047
GRILL SHUTTER  AND WASHER FLUID LEAK 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Wisconsin, United States
May 2017 - Jan 2018
Dec 2017

3000 mi
Hard shifting when cold from first to second gear 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

GMC Sierra 1500 in Louisiana, United States
Oct 2020 - Feb 2022
Nov 2021

37000 mi

US $150
Battery went dead, charged but would not hold charge, replaced with Auto zone battery. This battery takes a hour to replace as you have to remove some brackets and metal rail to get battery out. Auto Zone who normally replaces batteries would not do this one because of how much stuff you need to remove to get to battery. Dealer wanted$320 for battery and labor. 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

12400 mi
Regular Oil and Filter Change 
GMC Sierra 1500 in New York, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

88000 mi

US $350
Starter would intermittently not work, no crank only buzz. Battery tested good. Starter replaced. 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Kansas, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020
Mar 2018

8500 mi
Passenger mirror power fold working intermittently. Had reported problem to dealer prior, and finally pressed them for a repair. Mirror to be installed week of 4-9-18. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

47000 mi
Recall on break modultor. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Kentucky, United States
Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
Jan 2018

13000 mi
Not shifting properly, jerking, sluggish 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Michigan, United States
May 2017 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021

105000 mi

US $4500
3rd selonoid clogged. Transmission needed to be replaced. 

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