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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 MPG, Fuel Cost and Recalls
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 MPG and annual fuel cost by engine, with EPA ratings and NHTSA recall records below.
At a glance
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 17 to 20 mpg across 14 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Engine / transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 447 g/mi |
| 6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 523 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 479 g/mi |
| 4.3L 6-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 448 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 475 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,400 | 488 g/mi |
| 6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 531 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 533 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,400 | 494 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,400 | 492 g/mi |
| 4.3L 6-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 474 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 523 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 523 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,400 | 497 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 5.3L 8-cylinder, Automatic 8-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile.
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 5 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM · 19V645000
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 pump may decrease over time.
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 service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING · 19V761000
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 axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
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 GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 16V651000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP · 17V487000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. 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."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 17307.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 17V437000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 gas mileage?
EPA combined ratings run from 17 to 20 mpg across 14 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
Are these real-world MPG figures for the Sierra 1500?
These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
Does the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?
NHTSA returned 5 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05Last updated