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2017 Mercedes GLC300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 GLC300.

The 2017 Mercedes GLC300, presented as an Overview, embodies a compact SUV architecture and a turbocharged powerplant, illustrating the model’s blend of practicality and premium refinement. Its design balances urban agility with the commanding stance of a traditional SUV, while the engineering emphasizes refined driving dynamics. In reliability assessments, the 2017 model year continues the GLC’s trajectory of solid dependability, offering confidence for extended ownership.

Model year2024201920182017

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 680 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0169971745. 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 47 · 680 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0169971745 alt 0219976045
Engine air filter2740940104
Battery0019828008 alt 0009826925
Front wiper blades2058204503
Thermostat024997634564 alt 0249979545
Cabin air filter1668300218

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. 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.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10.3
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11 FT/LBS.
Oil Pan to Block Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance680 cca
Optional BCI Group Number48
Optional BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
189.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 9089 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 132.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 9044 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs.148 ft. lbs
2+ 180
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-107.4 ft. lbs
229.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
614.8
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-107.4 ft. lbs
229.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
614.8
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9033 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12027 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

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

12
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V683000Structure:Body:Roof And PillarsReported 01/10/2018

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact…

21V197000Structure:Body:Roof And PillarsReported 19/03/2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016… Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and…

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 GLC300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.