2017 Chevrolet Suburban Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 31%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban, 31% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 these cars and you need to be aware. This is an expensive maintenance that has to be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11193766, filed 2019-04, 55,000 miles“Service brake assist warning light continues to come on on my 2017 Suburban. I took it to the dealer and they reset the software that controls the brakes, but it is now showing the light again. Could this happen if the brakes need to be replaced?”
NHTSA complaint #11373560, filed 2020-11, 80,000 miles“Hi I?m not sure if this will ever be read but this week while traveling across the us (in a blizzard) in my 2017 chevy Suburban the vacuum pump on my brake assist went out and left me with very little brakes I was luckily enough to get it to a dealership where they replaced the vacuum pump along with the belt that broken because of it. They did say it was a bad design and would most likely go out again. I have 4 children who are in the car with me at all times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11165712, filed 2019-01, 67,000 miles“I was at the top of a boat ramp beginning to back up in order to launch our boat when the brake pedal felt hard as a rock, it would not press down. Quickly, I shifted into drive and moved slowly to level ground. The brake pedal remained hard, but stopped when exerting tremendous pressure, aka standing on the break. I had the vehicle towed to a Chevrolet dealership for repair. The problem was a failed brake assist vacuum pump. Apparently, there is a class action lawsuit against GM for this very problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11229715, filed 2019-07, 84,000 miles“I have had an issue twice with my 2017 Suburban premier 40k miles while at the boat ramp where the brake pedal gives out a bit and I have had to pump the pedal down hard then apply the emergency brake as a backup. I have a small boat which is why I am concerned it may be a brake malfunction. Haven't had an issue while on the road yet but both times in an incline boat ramp. After reading several similar issues like mine on the web I will be calling GM customers service and having my brake system checked again.”
NHTSA complaint #11218687, filed 2019-06, 40,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V761000Oct 24, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2020, Tahoe 2015–2020, GMC Yukon 2015–2020 +2 more
- 19V645000Sep 6, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2018, Silverado 1500 2014–2018, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018 +3 more
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- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
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- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10251685Feb 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 15 | 18% |
| 2017 | 44 | 31% |
| 2016 | 82 | 37% |
| 2015 | 153 | 36% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 25 | 19% |
| 2004 | 49 | 24% |
| 2003 | 91 | 30% |
| 2002 | 127 | 44% |
| 2001 | 178 | 40% |
| 2000 | 98 | 35% |
| 1999 | 246 | 39% |
| 1998 | 63 | 31% |
| 1997 | 96 | 23% |
| 1996 | 137 | 38% |
| 1995 | 169 | 37% |
| 1994 | 581 | 68% |
| 1993 | 383 | 77% |
| 1992 | 146 | 77% |
| 1991 | 12 | 23% |
| 1990 | 11 | 20% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 5 | 28% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
| 1984 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban
39 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology