2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG
Across its 12 EPA-rated gasoline versions, the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 returns 15–18 mpg city, 19–24 highway and 17–20 combined.
The most efficient pairs the 4.3-liter 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 20 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive and is rated 17 mpg combined. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 20 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2016 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | Regular · 447 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 448 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 479 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 473 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 475 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Regular · 488 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular · 495 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 491 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular · 497 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular · 522 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular · 531 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular · 533 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | Regular · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular · 523 g CO₂/mi |
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 costs about $3,270 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (20 mpg combined), or roughly 22 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (17 mpg combined) comes to about $3,840 a year, $580 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 specs
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 buyers could choose between 4 engines, according to EPA records: 5.3 L 8-cyl, 4.3 L 6-cyl, 5.3 L 8-cyl hybrid and 6.2 L 8-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. The EPA classes it as a standard pickup truck.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 L | 8 | Automatic 6-spd; Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 8 |
| 4.3 L | 6 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 5.3 L hybrid | 8 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 6.2 L | 8 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 problems
Owners have filed 714 complaints about the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Power train is the most-reported area (20% of component mentions), followed by service brakes (18%) and electrical system (13%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 71 complaints a year: about as many as the 2016 (72 a year) and more than the 2018 (57 a year).
That ranks 10th of 17 Chevy Silverado 1500 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 714, 36 mention a crash, 12 a fire and 16 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 192 | 20% |
| Service brakes | 175 | 18% |
| Electrical system | 123 | 13% |
| Engine | 114 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 77 | 8% |
| Steering | 58 | 6% |
| Air bags | 30 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | 3% |
| Structure | 20 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 2% |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 2% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 15 | 2% |
| Suspension | 15 | 2% |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 1% |
| Seat belts | 13 | 1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 10 | 1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | <1% |
| Wheels | 7 | <1% |
| Visibility | 6 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 4 | <1% |
| Tires | 4 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 2 | <1% |
| Equipment | 2 | <1% |
| Seats | 2 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 1 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
Vehicle would not shift through gears while driving. Torque converter shudder. Dealer found excessive metal in trans pan. Had to replace transmission. Vehicle had 107, 000 miles. Almost $5700 to replace transmission.
When parked in an incline position and going in reverse (with or without using the emergency brake when parking) when I am in reverse backing up multiple time it’s like the truck won’t stop. …
The rear window of my 2017 Chevy Silverado exploded. I had the rear defrosters on, and they malfunctioned. I thought I smelled something hot before this happened. I am surprised this didn't cause a fire. …
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500.
The most recent, campaign 26V611000 from September 2026, concerns air bags.
Air bags account for 3 of the 7 campaigns, more than any other area.
17V487000 · August 3, 2017 · Child seat
Problem: The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Silverado 1500 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V611000 | September 24, 2026 | Air bags | 2016–2017 |
| 19V761000 | October 24, 2019 | Service brakes, Hydraulic service brakes, Electronic stability control (esc) | 2014–2018 |
| 19V645000 | September 6, 2019 | Hydraulic service brakes | 2014–2018 |
| 17V437000 | July 10, 2017 | Seat belts, Air bags | 2014–2017 |
| 16V651000 | September 8, 2016 | Seat belts, Air bags | 2014–2017 |
| 16V256000 | April 28, 2016 | Suspension | 2016–2017 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 7 versions of the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/RC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hybrid PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/EC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Chevy Silverado 1500s can be compared fairly. Among other 2017 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2017 Ford F-150 (22 mpg) and 2017 Ram 1500 (23 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20 | 1,436 | 110 | 6 |
| 2015 | 20 | 1,110 | 92 | 11 |
| 2016 | 20 | 797 | 72 | 12 |
| 2017 | 20 | 714 | 71 | 7 |
| 2018 | 20 | 521 | 57 | 7 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1,096 | 136 | 10 |
| 2020 | 27 | 747 | 106 | 12 |
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Silverado 1500 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 has 71 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (10th most of 17 model years), 7 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 20 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2017 Silverado 1500 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are power train (192), service brakes (175) and electrical system (123). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2017 Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Silverado 1500 get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 17–20 mpg combined (15–18 city, 19–24 highway). The hybrid versions reach up to 20 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Silverado 1500 per year?
About $3,270 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,840 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).