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.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: shudder or vibration when accelerating
30 of the 715 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 describe shudder or vibration when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 62,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 111 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Shudder or vibration when accelerating by model year
What owners say
Transmission is hunting for gear when decelerating. Back and forth it tries to change gear. Just started. I have 64,000 miles on the truck. At 22,000 it started shuddering and the fluid was changed which corrected the issue then. At 53,000 the shudder returned and I paid the dealerdealership to replace the torque converter. Now 12,000 miles later I'm having a shifting issue. This Transmission seems to be problematic.
I am having the exact transmission issue for this truck that has been recalled, but when I call to get it serviced, I am told "there isn't any unrepaired recalls. This issue is persistent and unresolved. Please look into this and potentially recall the transmission issue. This truck has constant shifting troubles form 1st to 2nd with shuddering.
I experienced issues with braking including shuddering brakes. I took the vehicle to a repair shop who looked into any active recalls and there were none, I had the electronic brake control module recall completed in 2019. The shop replaced the front brakes and resurfaced the back which did not fix the issue. They then replaced the vacuum pump which did fix the issue I was responsible for all costs. I recently noticed my vehicle is covered under special coverage N182202780 through 2027 which covers the cost of the vacuum pump replacement. Chevy is refusing to reimburse for the costs because the work was not done at their dealership despite not having a recall that States that. I would like the issue addressed theough a formal recall and reimbursement of repair costs as Chevy is obviously aware there is a safety issue related to braking due to failing components.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine started misfiring and the vehicle was shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with cylinder #4 lifter failure and a bent push rod. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to a Toyota dealer, where it was diagnosed with a bent push rod. The vehicle was then taken to Spradley Chevrolet (2146 U S 50, Pueblo, CO 81008), where it was diagnosed with cylinder #4 lifter failure and a bent push rod. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to partially cover the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly shuddered abnormally, and the transmission was slipping. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the torque converter, which caused damage to the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to the replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not available.
Shifting was noticeable with a hesitation. Dealership said it was normal. Developed into a shudder while driving. Shudder came up with transmission code and decreased power. Not driveable. Miles are less than 108k
Have for over a year now had problem with torque convertor shudder had done 4 transmission flush with the new mobil one atf fluid and just recently a new gm torque convertor still have the same issues hestinating ,rouch shifting feel like being rear endend have extented warrenty thur dealer where I purchase truck but they will not do anything about it do to the class agating law suit with general motor im stuck in middle
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and experienced hard downshifting. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
Recently had to have the transmission replaced on my truck. I was driving on an on-ramp onto a highway and my transmission would not change gears once reaching 50mph, where the speed limit was 70mph, causing me to almost be rear-ended. This was without warning, no lights came on and no other conditions were noticed prior to this event. I pulled off the highway and the transmission was making hard shuddering noises. I had a dealership look it over and they determined I needed a full transmission replacement. Upon researching online, this appears to be a common problem for this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that it was difficult to shift to second gear. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road and inspect the transmission fluid; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled with a local dealer to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
Vehicle shudder was noticed along with harsh shifting. Took to local shop and it was diagnosed as bad torque converter. Referred to transmission shop. Vehicle towed to transmission shop to avoid any further issues. Mechanic sent a picture of the magnet inside pan that was completely covered with metal shavings from torque converter. Mechanic stated new transmission would be necessary. Transmission was replaced February 2024. Truck had approximately 93000 miles on it.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
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- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 shudder
Is shudder or vibration when accelerating a common problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
30 of 715 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (4%) mention shudder or vibration when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2019.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
There are 0 recalls and 111 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Check engine light 59Jerking 55Transmission failure 48Loss of power 36Harsh shifting 34Brake failure 33Stalling 27Hesitation 24Misfire 19ABS 18Knocking 18Fire or smoke 18Slipping 18Engine failure 15Spongy pedal 14Backup camera 12Fuel pump 12Power steering loss 12Airbag light 11No deployment 10Grinding brakes 10Steering lock-up 9Won't shift 8Ball joint 6Seat belt 6Overheating 5Pulling 5Warning lights 5
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