With almost six hundred thousand Chevrolet Silverados sold in 2020 alone, you would think that it was a popular vehicle. But there have proved to be many issues with this vehicle. The 2017 Silverado 1500 has problems that consumers have reported en masse over the last few years.

This article will detail some of the issues that consumers have reported surrounding the Silverado 1500. That way you can make a more informed decision about whether you want to buy one in the future. So read on to be an informed consumer.

2017 Silverado 1500 Problems

The main locations where problems exist are the transmission, radio, and backup camera. We have listed more information on each of these locations below.

Transmission

The 8-speed transmission on the Silverado 1500 has become infamous because of its poor construction. Consumers have reported that the vehicle shifts much too hard and suffers from delayed shifts when changing gears. Also, electronics issues often cause the check engine light to turn on, causing people to need to visit the garage to get it looked at.

Consumers have noted that these problems resolve if the vehicle is working at a higher heat. But not everybody has the benefit of working in a high-temperature environment. This car should instead continue to work up to the cold of an Alaskan winter.

There is a fix for this, and the transmission’s computer needs reprogramming for that to be viable. But many drivers may not know how to do this, or even get the information they need to know that this is the issue.

Touchscreen System

The Silverado 1500 has an advanced onboard multimedia system. It combines radio, music streaming, GPS, and cell phone connectivity features.

The disappointing fact is that even if you hook up your streaming service and cell phone to the car, it will not save. As soon as the car restarts it will forget everything you have told it.

There is no local saving of multimedia settings. You can fix this by visiting a dealership, but if one is not nearby you may be out of luck.

Backup Camera

While a backup camera is very useful, the Silverado 1500’s dash cam can often be much too bright. This is especially irritating at night when its dazzle can be distracting and get in the way of safe maneuvering.

You can fix this issue by reprogramming the radio controls, but unless you know of a location to take your vehicle to you might be unable to resolve it.

Well, What Next?

It should be clear to you now that the 2017 Silverado 1500 has insurmountable problems. If you have bought one, you might need to invest in the services of a Lemon Lawyer or Lemon Attorney to help you recoup some of your vehicle’s costs.

Lucky for you, we are well-versed in some of the more common problems with the Silverado 1500. So, if you want to talk about how Lemon Law can help you, you need only get in contact. We will be able to help you understand all your PA Lemon Law and NJ Lemon Law options.