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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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 19, 2018

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.