This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have either the truck or the snowplow's headlights are flickering or inoperative. There may be a diagnostic trouble code B2575 and or a B2699 set in the body control module. Technician will need to contact the snowplow manufacturer for additional information on their headlight changeover system. Technician is to refer to the latest version of the General Motors up-fitter integration bulletin 116 for additional information these circuits. Technician can find this information at http://www.gmupfitter.com/, under the "Technical Bulletin" Tab and then "Show all bulletins."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2017 Chevrolet Silverado lighting problems
moderate Owners of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
| Model year | lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 Silverado | 3 |
| 2014 Silverado | 17 |
| 2015 Silverado | 22 |
| 2016 Silverado | 12 |
| 2017 Silverado (this page) | 14 |
| 2018 Silverado | 3 |
| 2019 Silverado | 9 |
| 2020 Silverado | 3 |
| 2021 Silverado | 5 |
What stands out
No new NHTSA lighting complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp disable switch (Which is part of the headlamp switch), if the vehicles was built for Canada (RPO Z49). These vehicles were built with different software that doesn't allow the DRL's or Auto headlamp to be shut off. Canada law prohibits disabling daytime running lamps (DRL's) or auto headlamps.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communicates to techniciansthat the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp disable switch (Which is part of the headlamp switch), if the vehicles was built for Canada (RPO Z49). These vehicles were built with different software that doesn't allow the DRL's or Auto headlamp to be shut off. Canada law prohibits disabling daytime running lamps (DRL's) or auto headlamps.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308. If published Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the cause of this concern technician should check for a worn camshaft lobe and/or lifter roller, a sticking valve, valve leakage, a broken valve spring, and a collapsed active fuel management lifter.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Backup camera display brightness dominates these complaints—ten of the fourteen narratives describe an identical issue: when the truck shifts into reverse at night, the center dashboard screen switches to full daytime brightness, blinding the driver and eliminating night vision. Owners cannot see out windows or mirrors, cannot adjust the brightness via dimmer or any on-screen control, and report the screen is so bright they lose visibility of the actual camera feed. One owner resorts to covering the display with a towel. Chevrolet confirms this is intentional system design and refuses warranty action, citing only a possible future software fix.
Separate from the backup camera, owners report inadequate headlight illumination on winding roads—they cannot see curves ahead or road shoulders during dark nighttime driving. One owner notes the 2019 model addressed this with improved headlight design, but the 2017 lacks a solution.
A smaller set of complaints describes headlight shake and rattle over bumps causing flickering, and random switching between daytime and nighttime dashboard brightness modes during nighttime operation (which can disable auto headlights). One owner reports oncoming drivers flashing at them, suggesting excessive glare.
Same Chevrolet Silverado lighting reports on nearby years: 2014 · 2015 · 2016
Failure modes owners describe
Backup camera display excessively bright at night
When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the center dashboard display screen switches to full daytime brightness, blinding the driver and destroying night vision. Owners report the screen becomes so bright they cannot see out windows or use mirrors to check for obstacles. The brightness cannot be adjusted via dimmer switch or any on-screen control.
When: Occurs when shifting into reverse, particularly in dark conditions
Symptoms owners cite: Display screen brightness switches to daytime mode when backup camera activates; Driver loses night vision immediately; Cannot see out side windows or mirrors while backing; Screen brightness remains unchanged regardless of dimmer switch position; No on-screen brightness control available for backup camera display; Takes several moments to regain night vision after backing
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple owners report Chevrolet/dealer states this is designed behavior and refuses warranty action. One owner reports covering the screen with a towel to see the camera feed. No factory repair or software fix currently available; Chevrolet states issue 'might' be resolved in a future software update.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chevrolet and dealers state the bright display is intentional system design. Chevrolet acknowledges potential software update in future but provides no current solution.
Inadequate headlight illumination on curved roads
Headlights provide insufficient peripheral illumination when driving on dark winding roads. Owners cannot see the road ahead when turning and cannot see shoulder depth while driving straight. Multiple owners note the 2019 model year has improved headlight designs that address this deficiency.
When: Occurs during nighttime driving on dark winding roads
Symptoms owners cite: Cannot see road in front of vehicle when making turns; Difficult to see shoulder depth of road when driving straight; Peripheral illumination inadequate for safe night driving
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer service confirmed no replacement or repair options available for 2017 models. Vehicle is under warranty but dealer states no solution exists.
Headlight shake/rattle and flickering on bumps
Projection-type headlights shake or rattle when traveling over bumps in the road, causing a flickering effect of the beam. Occurs while using high beam function. Owner had entire headlight assembly replaced but defect persisted. Issue confirmed on multiple 2017 and 2018 model vehicles.
When: Occurs when driving over bumps in the road; affects high beam operation
Symptoms owners cite: Headlights shake or rattle on bumpy road surfaces; Flickering light beam effect; Distracting during nighttime driving; Persists after full headlight assembly replacement
Repairs/costs cited: Complete headlight assembly replacement attempted but defect continued. Defect also present in other 2017 and 2018 Silverado models tested by owner.
Dashboard and navigation screen switching between brightness modes
During nighttime driving, the dashboard lights and navigation screen randomly switch between daytime and night mode. When in daytime mode, the screen becomes too bright and distracting. When the system switches to daytime brightness mode, the truck headlights turn off if in auto mode, compounding the visibility problem.
When: Occurs randomly during nighttime driving
Symptoms owners cite: Dashboard and navigation screen randomly switch between daytime and nighttime brightness; Screen becomes excessively bright in daytime mode during dark driving conditions; Headlights turn off when system switches to daytime mode (if in auto headlight mode); Distracting to driver during normal nighttime operation
StabiliTrac appearance with display and gauge flickering
At low speeds, StabiliTrac warning appears on screen while truck exhibits unwanted braking behavior, accompanied by flickering of the display screen and instrument gauges.
When: Occurs during low-speed driving
Symptoms owners cite: StabiliTrac warning displays on screen; Truck exhibits involuntary braking or turning off behavior; Display screen flickers; Instrument gauges flicker
Headlights producing excessive glare to oncoming drivers
Headlights appear to be aimed too high or too bright, causing oncoming drivers to flash their bright lights at the owner. Owner reports attempting to adjust headlights and trying various solutions without success.
When: Occurs during nighttime driving
Symptoms owners cite: Oncoming drivers flashing bright lights; Headlights appear to produce excessive glare
Repairs/costs cited: Owner has attempted headlight adjustment but issue persists
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
Back up camera on in dash display is extremely bright at night. There is no way for the driver to adjust the brightness. It is so bright that you can not see anything else and can't even see the screen because it is so bright!
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Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 14 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Based on the 14 complaints filed, lighting issues most often appear around 27,346 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Chevrolet/Silverado.
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