2017 Chevrolet Models: Every Car, SUV and Truck

Chevrolet’s 2017 lineup ran from a 98-horsepower city car to a 650-horsepower supercharged Corvette, with a few firsts and a few last calls in between. The Bolt EV arrived. The Cruze got a hatchback. The SS sedan sold its final batch. And two long-running SUVs, the Equinox and Traverse, were in their last year before redesigns.

Most pages covering the 2017 Chevrolet models are either a price database or a launch-day press recap. This guide does what neither does: it lists every model, says what changed that year, and tells you what to look for if you’re shopping for one used today.

Contents

• 2017 Chevrolet Models at a Glance
• Cars: Compacts and Sedans
• Performance: Camaro, Corvette and SS
• Electric and Hybrid
• SUVs and Crossovers
• Pickup Trucks
• Vans and Commercial Trucks
• Buying a 2017 Chevy Used: What to Check
• Which 2017 Chevrolet to Shop For

2017 Chevrolet Models at a Glance

Model	Body style	Type	Key 2017 change
Spark	Hatchback	Gas	New Spark ACTIV trim with raised ride height
Sonic	Sedan / hatchback	Gas	Carryover year
Cruze	Sedan / hatchback	Gas / diesel	Hatchback added, diesel sedan arrives
Malibu	Sedan	Gas / hybrid	Second year of the redesign, Hybrid at 46 mpg combined
Impala	Sedan	Gas	Carryover, V6 or four-cylinder
Camaro	Coupe / convertible	Gas	ZL1 at 650 hp, 50th Anniversary Edition, 1LE on V6 and SS
Corvette	Coupe / convertible	Gas	New Grand Sport joins Stingray and Z06
SS	Sedan	Gas	Final model year
Bolt EV	Hatchback	Electric	All new, 238-mile range
Volt	Hatchback	Plug-in hybrid	Second generation, 53 miles of electric range
Trax	Small crossover	Gas	Facelift, CarPlay and Android Auto
Equinox	Compact crossover	Gas	Midnight Edition, last year of this generation
Traverse	3-row crossover	Gas	Last year of the first generation
Tahoe	Full-size SUV	Gas	Carryover
Suburban	Extended full-size SUV	Gas	Carryover
Colorado	Midsize pickup	Gas / diesel	New ZR2 off-road model
Silverado 1500	Full-size pickup	Gas	High Desert package
Silverado HD	Heavy-duty pickup	Gas / diesel	New 445 hp Duramax diesel
Express	Full-size van	Gas	Carryover
City Express	Compact cargo van	Gas	Carryover
Low Cab Forward	Commercial truck	Gas / diesel	Carryover

Cars: Compacts and Sedans

Chevrolet Spark

The smallest Chevy of the year. A 1.4-liter four-cylinder made 98 horsepower, paired with a five-speed manual or a CVT. New for 2017 was the Spark ACTIV, which adds a raised suspension, roof rails and plastic body cladding to the same hatchback. It doesn’t gain all-wheel drive, so think of it as a styling and ground-clearance package, not an off-roader.

Used-buyer note: a Spark is cheap to buy and cheap to run, but it’s slow on a highway on-ramp. It makes sense as a city car and little else. Chevy stopped selling it after 2022.

Chevrolet Sonic

A carryover year for the Sonic, sold as a sedan or hatchback. You could pick a 1.8-liter four or a 1.4-liter turbo, both around 138 horsepower, with the turbo making its torque lower in the rev range. The Sonic was built in Orion Township, Michigan, one of the few subcompacts assembled in the US.

Used-buyer note: the naturally aspirated 1.8 is the simpler choice, the turbo is the more fun one. The Sonic was discontinued after 2020.

Chevrolet Cruze

This is where 2017 got interesting for the compact class. The Cruze was redesigned for 2016 and for 2017 added a five-door hatchback to the existing sedan. The engine across the range was a 1.4-liter turbo with 153 horsepower. A 1.6-liter turbodiesel sedan joined the lineup too, making 137 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque, aimed at highway commuters.

Used-buyer note: the hatchback’s larger cargo opening is the practical upgrade. If you’re looking at the diesel, ask for service records on the emissions system, since that’s where diesel repair bills tend to start.

Chevrolet Malibu

The ninth-generation Malibu was in its second year. It had a lighter structure than the car it replaced, and two turbo engines: a 1.5-liter with 160 horsepower and a 2.0-liter with 250 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic, reserved for the top Premier trim. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were available through the infotainment system.

The Malibu Hybrid used a 1.8-liter engine with two electric motors and was rated at 46 mpg combined by the EPA.

Used-buyer note: the 1.5T is adequate for commuting. The 2.0T is the one to look for if you drive on highways a lot. On a hybrid, confirm the battery warranty is still in play: GM covers hybrid batteries for 8 years or 100,000 miles.

Chevrolet Impala

The Impala was a full-size sedan with a trunk that holds about 18.8 cubic feet and a back seat that adults can actually use. Two engines: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 196 horsepower, or a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 horsepower. Trims ran LS, LT and Premier.

Used-buyer note: the V6 is the right call here, since the four-cylinder is working hard in a car this size. Chevy ended Impala production in 2020, so a 2017 is among the last of a nameplate that dated to 1958.

Performance: Camaro, Corvette and SS

Chevrolet Camaro

The sixth-generation Camaro, in its second year, had four engines in the 2017 lineup:

• 2.0-liter turbo four: 275 hp
• 3.6-liter V6: 335 hp
• 6.2-liter V8 (SS): 455 hp
• Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 (ZL1): 650 hp and 650 lb-ft

The headline was the 2017 Camaro ZL1. Pairing 650 horsepower with a six-speed manual or a new 10-speed automatic made it the first in its class to cross the 600-horsepower line with a back-seat. The 1LE track package, previously a V8 option, was extended to the V6 and SS models, and a 50th Anniversary Edition marked a half-century since the nameplate’s 1967 debut. Both coupe and convertible bodies were offered.

Used-buyer note: the Camaro’s low roofline and small windows hurt visibility and rear-seat space. Drive one before you commit. For any ZL1 or 1LE, ask about track use.

Chevrolet Corvette

Three C7 Corvettes were sold in 2017:

• Stingray: 6.2-liter V8, 455 hp (460 with the performance exhaust)
• Grand Sport: new for 2017, the Stingray’s V8 at 460 hp with the Z06’s wide body, brakes and suspension tuning
• Z06: supercharged 6.2-liter V8, 650 hp

Each was available as a coupe or convertible, with a seven-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic.

Used-buyer note: the Grand Sport is the sweet spot, near-Z06 handling without the supercharger’s heat and cost. Check the history for track days on any Z06.

Chevrolet SS

A rear-wheel-drive sedan with a 6.2-liter V8 making 415 horsepower, a six-speed manual available, and magnetic ride control. It was built in Australia as a Holden Commodore and badged for the US. Holden ended Australian manufacturing in October 2017, and the SS ended with it.

Used-buyer note: this is the sleeper in the list. It’s a four-door sedan with Camaro SS-level performance and a plain exterior, and with no replacement, prices have held up. The manual cars are the ones people want.

Electric and Hybrid

Chevrolet Bolt EV

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV was the headline new model. It’s a small hatchback with a 60 kWh battery, 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. EPA-rated range was 238 miles, according to fueleconomy.gov, the first time an electric car at this price crossed 200 miles. It launched at around $37,500 before the $7,500 federal tax credit, and deliveries began in late 2016 in California and Oregon.

Used-buyer note: every 2017 Bolt was part of a battery recall for fire risk, and GM replaced battery modules in affected cars. Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the recall was completed before you pay anything.

Chevrolet Volt

The second-generation Volt was a plug-in hybrid with 53 miles of all-electric range and 420 miles of total range, using a 1.5-liter gas engine as a generator once the battery was depleted. Short commutes could be done on electricity alone.

Used-buyer note: the Volt is a good fit for a driver with a short commute and a place to plug in. Chevy discontinued it after 2019.

SUVs and Crossovers

The 2017 Chevy SUVs covered five sizes, from a subcompact to a three-row hauler.

Chevrolet Trax

The smallest crossover in the lineup, built on a subcompact platform in South Korea. A 1.4-liter turbo with 138 horsepower was the only engine, with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The 2017 refresh brought a new front end and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Used-buyer note: this is the budget pick for a small SUV, and it’s underpowered when loaded with passengers. The Trax carried on until a full redesign for the 2024 model year.

Chevrolet Equinox

The last year of the second-generation Equinox, which had been on sale since 2010. Two engines: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 182 horsepower and a 3.6-liter V6 with 301 horsepower. Trims ran L, LS, LT and Premier, with a new Midnight Edition adding black wheels and trim.

Used-buyer note: the 2.4-liter developed a reputation for oil consumption in early cars (2010 to 2013). A 2017 is further along, but check the oil level and ask about service history. The V6 is the stronger choice for towing.

Chevrolet Traverse

A three-row crossover seating up to eight, with a 3.6-liter V6 as its only engine. 2017 was the final year of the first generation, which dated to 2009, before a ground-up redesign for 2018.

Used-buyer note: interior space is the Traverse’s argument. The first-generation interior is dated against the 2018 model, so you’re paying for room, not tech.

Chevrolet Tahoe

A body-on-frame full-size SUV with a 5.3-liter V8 making 355 horsepower, available in LS, LT and Premier trims, with rear- or four-wheel drive. The Tahoe was a carryover year, and sat on the same platform as the Silverado.

Used-buyer note: the 5.3 V8’s cylinder-deactivation system (Active Fuel Management) has a record of lifter failures, so look for a clean maintenance history and listen for ticking on a cold start.

Chevrolet Suburban

The Tahoe’s extended sibling: about 14 inches longer in wheelbase, with 39.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row against the Tahoe’s 15.3. Same 5.3-liter V8, same trims, seating for up to nine.

Used-buyer note: the same V8 caveat applies as on the Tahoe. For families who tow and haul, the Suburban’s cargo room is the reason to pay the premium.

Pickup Trucks

The 2017 Chevrolet trucks split into a midsize Colorado and two Silverado families.

Chevrolet Colorado

The midsize Colorado offered a 2.5-liter four-cylinder (200 hp), a 3.6-liter V6 (308 hp) and a 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel (186 hp, 369 lb-ft). The big news was the ZR2, an off-road trim with a wider track, Multimatic dampers and locking differentials front and rear, available with the V6 or diesel.

Used-buyer note: a V6 Colorado tows up to 7,000 pounds, and the diesel up to 7,700. The ZR2 holds its value better than any other Colorado, and it’s priced accordingly.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The half-ton Silverado came with a 4.3-liter V6 (285 hp), a 5.3-liter V8 (355 hp) or a 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp), in Regular, Double and Crew cab bodies. Trims ranged from Work Truck through Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country, with a new High Desert package for 2017.

Used-buyer note: the 5.3 shares the lifter concern from the Tahoe, so the same advice applies. The 4.3 V6 is the least expensive to own and is fine for light duty.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD

The heavy-duty Silverados carried a 6.0-liter gas V8 or the L5P Duramax 6.6-liter turbodiesel, new for 2017 with 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque, paired with an Allison six-speed automatic. The HD trucks also got a revised front end.

Used-buyer note: the L5P is the better choice for serious towing, and in its first years it has proved sturdy. Check for aftermarket tunes, which can void the remaining powertrain warranty.

Vans and Commercial Trucks

Chevrolet Express

The full-size van’s design dates to 1996, and 2017 was a carryover. It came as a 2500 or 3500 cargo van, or as a passenger van seating up to 15, with V6 and V8 gas engines.

Used-buyer note: simple and old-school. Parts are cheap and every mechanic knows it, but ride and safety technology lag far behind newer vans.

Chevrolet City Express

Chevy’s small cargo van was a rebadged Nissan NV200, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder (131 horsepower) and a CVT. Payload was about 1,500 pounds.

Used-buyer note: this is an urban delivery vehicle. Most were fleet cars, so expect high mileage and ask for a service history.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward

The Low Cab Forward trucks (4500 and 5500) were built by Isuzu for Chevrolet, with a tilt cab that sits over the engine for a tight turning circle. They’re available with a gasoline 6.0-liter V8 or Isuzu’s 5.2-liter turbodiesel, and sold mostly to businesses.

Used-buyer note: almost all were work trucks, so inspect the frame, body and any upfit equipment as closely as the engine.

Buying a 2017 Chevy Used: What to Check

Whichever 2017 Chevrolet models you shortlist, a few checks apply across the lineup.

1. Open recalls. Enter the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls. The Bolt battery recall is the major one, but every model should be checked.
2. Crash ratings. The IIHS ratings database lists results by model year, and they vary between a Malibu, a Silverado and a Spark.
3. Service records. Look for regular oil changes on any turbo or direct-injected engine, and transmission fluid service on trucks and SUVs that have towed.
4. Trim differences. Safety and infotainment features weren’t standard across all trims, so check the specific car for Apple CarPlay, blind-spot monitoring and automatic braking, not just the model name.

Which 2017 Chevrolet to Shop For

The 2017 Chevrolet models cover nearly every need, but a handful stand out:

• Best overall used car: the Malibu with the 2.0T, or the Cruze hatchback, for a practical sedan or compact with decent fuel economy.
• Best for performance per dollar: the Camaro SS or the SS sedan, and the Corvette Grand Sport for those who can stretch.
• Best electric: the Bolt EV, once the battery recall is confirmed complete.
• Best family hauler: the Traverse for price, the Suburban for space and towing.
• Best truck: the Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 for general use, the Colorado ZR2 for off-road use, and the L5P Duramax HD for heavy towing.
• Best to treat as a collector: the SS sedan, the final year of a model Chevy won’t repeat.

That’s the full 2017 Chevrolet lineup. Pick the body style first, then the engine, and check the VIN before you buy.