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2017 Chevrolet Suburban Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban, most often about the brakes (31% of complaints, typically around 55,000 miles). It is 12th of 25 Suburban model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Brakes
44 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock.
We bought this vehicle and immediately had issues with the brakes. When you try and pump the brakes at a slow rate, the brakes harden up and has almost caused several accidents. We called the dealership and they said it was something we had to fix on our own and there was no recall. Looks like this is very common in…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated, the brake pedal vibrated, and the brakes failed to engage without warning. The contact…
Transmission
39 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles.
I had a problem with my transmission, I took it this auto shop to fix . He charged me 3200$ to change the transmission however they lied to me , they didn't change it they just rebuilt it . Gave me 6 months warranty. I had same problem 5 months after I was at their shop . I went to them . They said we can fix it but…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and there was friction in the vehicle motion. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would emit abnormal sounds while driving. The contact stated after the…
Engine
26 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 94,500 miles.
While driving at different speeds, or during breaking and acceleration, the entire vehicle shirts off including the engine, a message flashes in the dash stabil brake, then the vehicle is dead while moving. Sometimes it turns back on automatically, other times I have to attempt to start it multiple times.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change at the dealer, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle received unknown repairs, and an unknown recall repair for the lifters was performed. The contact had retrieved the vehicle and…
Electrical
21 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles.
While in motion driver assist system that includes seat vibrators that actuate when in close proximity to objects failed. When that happened a warning message would appear that said service driver assist system. The system issue was due to a failed haptic sensor motor that had a broken wiring pigtail.
The touch screen is defective. It has a mind of its own and constantly changes radio stations, changes from radio to cd, changes from navigation to radio, changes volume and is very distracting while driving and has almost caused numerous accidents.
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
Backup camera has been foggy since new. They told me that's the way it is...foggy and fuzzy. Now it has gotten noticeably worse in the last month. 2 different people at the dealership service dept. Have told me they will not fix it till it breaks. It is especially bad in the dark..I cannot even see a black cat unless…
A/c out. About $1600 to replace compressor, 2 seals and freon. This car is at 39k miles (36 was bumper to bumper) 2017 model. I bought it new and have owned just over two years.
Steering
6 complaints · 4%I am trying to have gm reinstall the safety feature, lane departure warning ... I would like to talk with [], who is quoted in a [] article published 9-11-19. Gm recently literally took away the haptic warning function recently by "updating" the software in the 2017 Suburban. On page 298 of the owners manual it states…
I am trying to have gm reinstall the safety feature, lane departure warning. Gm recently literally took away the haptic warning function recently by "updating" the software in the 2017 Suburban. On page 298 of the owner's manual it states that when the car drifts to the left or right, the lane departure feature will…
Speed control
6 complaints · 4%The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated he received NHTSA campaign number: 19v761000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes) and the vehicle was taken to dealer parks Chevrolet charlotte located at 8530 ikea blvd, charlotte, nc 28262, ([phone] to receive the…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and exiting a parking lot, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to shift into low gear…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: fuel injection system, delivery.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel injectors had failed. Then the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that six of the eight fuel…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who determined that while the engine was turned on fuel was leaking from the fuel line connected to the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
Transmission: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 18, 2026. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. Gm's number for this recall is n262557620. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on may 7, 2026.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2026 cadillac escalade and escalade esv, chevrolet silverado 1500, suburban, and tahoe, and gmc sierra 1500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 suburban, escalade, escalade esv, yukon, yukon xl, and tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Brakes: service brakes
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 vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: 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 risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: 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.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the convex mirror with a non-convex mirror and provide a new page for the owner's manual with the customer notification letter, free of charge. The recall began february 7, 2017. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 17017.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2017 chevrolet suburban hd vehicles. These vehicles were assembled with a convex right-hand outside mirror, instead of with a non-convex (flat) right-hand outside mirror. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rearview mirrors."
Seat belts: pretensioner
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 driver and front passenger.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (44 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles); transmission (39 complaints, typically around 96,000 miles); engine (26 complaints, typically around 94,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 7, 2026 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Chevrolet Suburban?
- It is 12th of 25 Suburban model years by number of complaints, with 142 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.