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2017 Chevrolet Suburban problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 142owner complaints
- 7crash reports
- 3fire reports
- 6injuries reported
142 complaints, against an average of 121 for the other 14 Chevrolet Suburban model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?
The components named most often in the 142 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2017 Chevrolet Suburban owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 142 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Has the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban had transmission failures?21 owners · 14.8%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?12 owners · 8.5%
- Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban stall, lose power or shut off while driving?11 owners · 7.7%
- Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?10 owners · 7%
- Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban idle rough, misfire or hesitate?6 owners · 4.2%
- Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban vibrate or shake while driving?6 owners · 4.2%
- Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?5 owners · 3.5%
- Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?5 owners · 3.5%
- Why is the air conditioning not blowing cold in my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?5 owners · 3.5%
Has the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2017 Chevrolet Suburban owners report?
12 of the 142 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
On 5/28/25 the vehicle was on the interstate and presented a check engine light. Shortly after getting off the interstate the vehicle limited speed. This was taken to the dealership and they replaced the #6 injector. This vehicle was identified as having a left bank tick on 11/18/22 by the dealership but could not be duplicated by the mechanic. On 5.8.23 the #8 injector was replaced due to code and the vehicle vibrating at low RPM and at stops both in park and in drive. On 5/28/25 the #6 injector was replaced due to code and rough idle. They also replaced all spark plugs. On 12/29/25 the #8…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission overheating warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road and waited for the engine to cool down. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The failure reoccurred every 15–20 miles while driving. In addition, the contact stated that eventually the vehicle stopped driving forward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced…
The infotainment system started taking ghost inputs. We replaced the screen and the ghost inputs are still there. The Human interface module has gone bad. There are many reports of this happening to chevys of similar years. Chevy dealership told me we need to replace the whole system for over $1200. I first started having this problem in 2024. It changes radio stations, moves the display screen, and tries to activate other buttons on the screen. Has also tried to call onstar.
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 contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly came to a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to accelerate, and the vehicle drove sluggishly as if the tires were flat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission and motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
On [XXX], our car was parked for 5 hours at a public marina. [XXX], Miami, Fl 33138. At 316 pm the MIami Dade Fire Rescue arrived promptly to put out the car fire. There is a fire station on scene. It seems to have started at center console. We serviced the car 1/19/2026, a thermostat in the engine. The engine was not the source of the fire. We also recieved a "green" clean check list on the car except to check tire pressure monitor. This electrical fire started center console. We had a minor glitch with the radio and navigation system at times, the original system. However we had a green…
I was driving in [XXX] on 1604 and the car was driving fine and out of nowhere. The car started shaking while on the highway for about seven8 seconds and then I heard an explosion smoke and fire. I pulled to the side. The car was on fire. The whole car was on fire within a minute or two I always took care of the car. Don’t understand how that happened. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of the vehicle, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, collided into the curb, and the two right side tires, both driver's and passenger tires, became blown and damaged. The contact mentioned that after colliding with the curb, he crashed into a tree, which caused the right passenger side rim to detach from the tire. The contact also mention from the impact the whole right passenger side of the completely crushed and was damaged. The contact…
While driving, the vehicle has repeatedly experienced sudden loss of power and electrical failures without warning. During these events, the dashboard flickers, warning messages appear, and the vehicle shuts off or goes into reduced power mode. When this occurs, steering becomes extremely difficult, braking becomes stiff, and the vehicle cannot accelerate. These incidents have happened multiple times in different driving situations, including: At stoplights While pulling into intersections Backing out of parking spaces Driving on public roads, including dark rural roads Driving with my three…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly lunged forward while driving approximately 30 - 40 MPH. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving with no additional failures. The next day while the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, the contact attempted to accelerate however, the RPM increased but the vehicle failed to move forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle was smoking from the rear, and the ABS failed to operate as designed, causing the wheels to lock-up. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The service stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the wheel speed sensor had failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The…
The entire electrical system shuts down including lights while driving down the road. No driving light or display at night for about 30 seconds then come back on. System also loses all displays on dash during the day as well.
2017 Chevrolet Suburban: questions owners ask
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban; the most common categories were service brakes (44, 31%), power train (39, 27.5%), engine (26, 18.3%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 7 complaints mention a crash, 3 mention a fire, 6 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?
Across 142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are service brakes (31% of complaints), power train (27.5% of complaints), engine (18.3% of complaints), electrical system (14.8% of complaints), steering (4.2% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban had transmission failures?
21 of the 142 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban (14.8%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. One owner wrote: "6L80 transmission failure at only 82k miles. This is a known Chevrolet fail point on all vehicles equipped with this transmission yet Chevrolet does nothing to recall or repair the issue." (NHTSA complaint 11610785, August 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?
12 of the 142 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban (8.5%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Rough idle for a couple of weeks then check engine light and service traction control light came on. could not gear down without jerking. took to dealership and the corrected the problem. three days later rough idling again." (NHTSA complaint 11121160, August 2018). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
11 of the 142 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban (7.7%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "The entire electrical system shuts down including lights while driving down the road. No driving light or display at night for about 30 seconds then come back on. System also loses all displays on dash during the day as well." (NHTSA complaint 11429992, August 2021). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?
10 of the 142 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban (7%) describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. One owner wrote: "Brakes are shuttering at low speeds, and failing at low speeds. While in parking lot, attempting to park in parking space, brakes failed both in reverse and drive, posing a hazard of collision and possibly bodily damage." (NHTSA complaint 11440123, November 2021). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
6 of the 142 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban (4.2%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "Bottom line injectors! have had this car for less than a year and replaced ac condenser, back up camera, whole fuel system dropped out bc of codes, full tune up, wires, plugs xs 2, still had misfires, rough idle codes finally after 2000$ fix and out of…" (NHTSA complaint 11243105, August 2019). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban vibrate or shake while driving?
6 of the 142 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban (4.2%) describe vibration or shaking while driving. One owner wrote: "I was driving in [XXX] on 1604 and the car was driving fine and out of nowhere. The car started shaking while on the highway for about seven8 seconds and then I heard an explosion smoke and fire. I pulled to the side. The car was on fire." (NHTSA complaint 11729857, April 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?
5 of the 142 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban (3.5%) describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. One owner wrote: "The transmission jerks a lot, especially when taking off. I know 4 more people that drive a Suburban, Silverado, and Yukon, and all of them had to change the transmission before 100k miles." (NHTSA complaint 11484201, September 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?
5 of the 142 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban (3.5%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the electronic stability control warning light was illuminated." (NHTSA complaint 11297911, January 2020). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the air conditioning not blowing cold in my 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?
5 of the 142 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban (3.5%) describe the air conditioning not cooling or failing. One owner wrote: "The a/c condenser experienced a premature failure, loosing all the freon. this is a known issue and chevy has a special program to address the issue for a select number of vehicles." (NHTSA complaint 11386100, January 2021). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Suburban
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2017 only.