2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2016 model shown · Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0

Half-ton pickups · K2 generation

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 78 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $19,156 to own, including $4,844 in repairs.

Reliability

78/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$4,844

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$10,200

20 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$20,411

$17,962 – $22,860, estimate

Recalls

7

on record

Owner complaints

714

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Transmission & drivetrain$2,235
Engine & cooling$1,744
Electrical system$209
Steering$199
Brakes$181
Driver-assist & stability$101

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (86/100) and the 2024 worst (14/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202414/100
202327/100
202222/100
202120/100
202035/100
201933/100
201876/100
201778/100
201686/100
201584/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a year to avoid?

No. It scores 78 out of 100, one of the more reliable half-ton pickups of 2015–2024.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?

It scores 78 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 714 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,844 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost to own?

About $19,156 over 5 years: $4,112 in lost value, $4,844 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $20,411 today.

What are the best years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (86/100) and the 2024 worst (14/100).

How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

7 recalls on record with NHTSA.