repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Do not driveNewRisk. Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
2017 Chevrolet SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 142 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-033 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban has problems
142 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
41Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
39Power train1 crash/fire/injury
26Engine1 crash/fire/injury
21Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Steering
6Vehicle speed control
5Exterior lighting
4Air bags
4Fuel/propulsion system
1710 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 41 | 5 |
| Power train | 39 | 1 |
| Engine | 26 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 17 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2017 Chevrolet Suburban recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Risk. If equipped with the incorrect right-side rear-view mirror, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
56kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 service brakes complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles21under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Suburban year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Suburban median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
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In owners' words
What Suburban owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
when applying the brakes and come to a complete stop and when you try to apply the brakes you have no power assist and when backing up if you apply the brakes more then once you have no power assist.
The brakes fail on a regular basis!! If when backing out of a parking space you lightly press the brake, slightly release and try to depress the brakes again, power braking appears to be completely gone! The same applies moving forward. Especially in high traffic situations. Cars will move forward…
The brakes will sometimes not work properly. When the brake pedal is pressed when parking or coming to a stop, it takes longer for the vehicle to stop. The brake pedal will also vibrate when coming to a stop and "roll" to a stop. We have had our brakes checked twice in the last 3 months at the…
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