2017 Chevrolet Suburban power train problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 17, 2026
“I am writing to formally report a critical safety defect in the vehicle’s transmission system. While driving, the vehicle began experiencing severe vibrations, accompanied by an abnormal increase in engine RPMs, while the vehicle failed to accelerate appropriately. The vehicle became unresponsive…”
filed Jun 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear…Campaign 26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Power Train problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 7 | 19% |
| 2023 Suburban | 12 | 11% |
| 2022 Suburban | 29 | 27% |
| 2021 Suburban | 35 | 19% |
| 2020 Suburban | 10 | 24% |
| 2019 Suburban | 38 | 50% |
| 2018 Suburban | 17 | 21% |
| 2016 Suburban | 44 | 20% |
| 2015 Suburban | 47 | 11% |
| 2014 Suburban | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 Suburban | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 Suburban | 5 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.