2017 GMC Sierra transmission problems
The 2017 GMC Sierra has 23 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 30% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
23
Transmission complaints
30%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“THE "CHEVY SAKE". AT SPEEDS OVER 70MPH EXCESSIVE VIBRATION INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON-LINE, PARTICULARLY VARIOUS GM FORUMS AND YOU TUBE VIDEOS. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT GM DENIES IT IS A PROBLEM, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN DOING SOME BUY BACKS AND IF YOU READ SOME OF THE DEALER BLOGS…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2017 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2017 GMC Sierra transmission — 30% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.