Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 GMC Sierra
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2017 GMC Sierra, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 61 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Service Brakes 19 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
Of the 61 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 GMC Sierra exhibits average reliability with common powertrain and brake complaints. Other issues are less frequent but worth noting, like electrical problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,800 | very common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $250–$1,000 | common |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$2,500 | occasional |
| visibility/wiper | 40,000–80,000 miles | $50–$200 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake fluid replacement
- tire rotations and balancing
- engine air filter replacement
- transmission fluid changes
- cooling system checks
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- uneven brake wear
- transmission fluid leaks
- engine misfires
- sudden battery drain
- intermittent wiper malfunction
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 GMC Sierra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.