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2017 Chevrolet Silverado

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Silverado.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado arrives as a four-wheel-drive truck backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated at 18/24/20 mpg city/highway/combined. Its reliability record shows 832 owner complaints and six recalls, with the power train emerging as the leading complaint category. While the model's broader complaint history spans 1990 through 2008 — peaking at 2,168 complaints in 2000 and bottoming out at 17 in 1991 — the 2017 figure positions this generation well below the nameplate's historical highs, suggesting a comparatively cleaner track record for researchers evaluating long-term durability.

Model year2018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255/70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter23349854
Fuel filter13539108
Spark plug12622441
Battery88864541 alt 88866124
Front wiper blades23417074
Serpentine belt12658178 alt 12643517
Thermostat12620318 alt 12674639
Cabin air filter23281440

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length235.4 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height73.6 in
Wheelbase153.1 in
Curb weight5161 lb
Track (front / rear)68.9 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Silverado of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.0–4.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.00 sec — 2024 EV RST First Edition Crew Cab (5’11” Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024EV RST First Edition Crew Cab (5’11” Bed) Elec 205-kWh4.00 sec12.60 sec754 hpAWD
2024EV RST Crew Cab (5’11” Bed) Elec 205-kWh4.10 sec12.60 sec754 hpAWD
2025EV LT Extended Range Crew Cab (5’11” Bed) Elec 205-kWh4.20 sec13.50 sec—AWD
2025EV LT Premium Crew Cab (5’11” Bed) Elec 170-kWh4.60 sec13.50 sec645 hpAWD
2026EV Trail Boss Crew Cab (5’11” Bed) Elec 205-kWh4.40 sec12.90 sec725 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine Synthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.0-7.4
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil CapacityFront 3.0-3.8, Rear
Engine CoolantDex-Cool

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission18.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle129.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket129.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts44.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug19.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub188.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.09 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number94R

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)46-84
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60

Brakes

ABS Sensor Torque7.7
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080 in
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationJD9: .0007; All others: .001
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
585.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
285.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
285.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
285.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
147.0 ft. lbs.47 ft. lbs
230.0 degrees30 degrees
330.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Install New Bolt: Bolt with flanged head: Step 1: 89.0 ft. lbs.

2360 degrees360 degrees
359.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
4+ 125 degrees. Bolt with rotating washer: Step 1: 89.0 ft. lbs.125 degrees
2360 degrees360 degrees
359.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
4+ 200
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Installation: Step 1: 110.0 ft. lbs.

2360 degrees360 degrees
359.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
4+ 125 degrees. Install new bolt.125 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3Internal Hex head bolts40 degrees
4Except Hex head bolts60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts · M11 Bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
370 degrees; M8 Bolts70 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290
360 degrees60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3Internal Hex head bolts40 degrees
4Except Hex head bolts60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3Internal Hex head bolts40 degrees
4Except Hex head bolts60 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
237.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
374.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
222.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
345.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
260.0 degrees60 degrees
360.0
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
2110 degrees; Outer bolts110 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
280.0 degrees; Side bolts80 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
260.0 degrees60 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2110 degrees; Outer bolts110 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
280.0 degrees; Side bolts80 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
260.0 degrees60 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
280 degrees; Outer bolts80 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
251.0 degrees; Side bolts51 degrees
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2110 degrees; Outer bolts110 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
280.0 degrees; Side bolts80 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
260.0 degrees60 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
280 degrees; Outer bolts80 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
2110.0 degrees; Side bolts110 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
260.0 degrees60 degrees
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 907.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

At 6,000 miWheel Lug Nut (torque)
Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado shows a concentration of issues within the Power Train (159 complaints) and Service Brakes (153 complaints), alongside 49 crash and 15 fire complaints. The provided historical record from 1990 to 2008 reveals a general trend where complaints and TSBs spiked significantly starting in 1999 and remained elevated through 2008. Because the record provides no data for the years immediately preceding or following 2017, its exact position in the current generational arc cannot be determined. The data does not specify the root causes for the reported mechanical or electrical failures. Due to the significant number of complaints regarding the power train and braking systems, this is not a recommended year to buy.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
2080
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
832
Owner complaints
49 involved a crash · 15 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’97’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 832 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train159
Service Brakes153
Engine63
Electrical System52
Unknown Or Other49
Steering31
Air Bags22
Fuel/Propulsion System17

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V645000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:VacuumReported 06/09/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer…

19V761000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone RingReported 24/10/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 2080 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5509M2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
PIT6247B2026-05-04Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates direction to find information at…
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 battery4WD-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 23349854Fuel filter 13539108Spark plug 12622441

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2017 Silverado have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Silverado get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.