2017 Chevrolet Suburban Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban, 4% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,600 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I bought the Suburban it was daylight...everything checked out fine. Then the next morning I went to back out of my driveway in the dark and almost hit a car. The backup camera screen is so bright you cannot see anything except very bright light in your eyes. That first few mornings I thought well I'll read thru the manual about how to adjust the brightness. I have now looked thru the book several times and we have established ...there is no adjustment offered.. This is a definite hazard and now I see from a search on the internet..we are not the only ones with this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11040305, filed 2017-10, 4,400 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11307912, filed 2020-02, 98,800 miles“On the interstate there was a line of motorcycles of at least 50. Ahead and behind them were a few of the newer suburbans and tahoes by chevy/gmc. I didnt have issues with the line and delay. I had an issue with their hazzards/emergency lights blinking. When those vehicles have their hazard lights blinking, the brake lights do not work when they are pressing on the brakes!!!! So it is an extreme safety hazard for other drivers when the brake lights do not work when the hazard lights are on and blinking.”
NHTSA complaint #10954215, filed 2017-02“When the vehicle is put into reverse, the rear back-up camera comes on. The display of the camera is extremely too bright, and makes it difficult to back up properly with a glaring light in your face. There is currently not an option to decrease the brightness of the camera. I have contacted the Chevrolet dealership in person and the Chevrolet corporation by chat and by phone. Each time, no options were provided to assist with the issue. When I contacted the Chevrolet corporation, I was told to contact the NHTSA if I felt that there was an issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10980289, filed 2017-04“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, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 15 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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