2017 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Common Problems
Ranked from 74 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Brake System Malfunction
24complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake system intermittently fails, leading to difficulty stopping the vehicle, especially at low speeds.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Transmission Failure
22complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission suddenly fails, causing the vehicle to lose power and become unresponsive.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Performance Issues
16complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine experiences severe vibrations, misfires, and loss of power, often requiring complete replacement.
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Electrical System Malfunction
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system malfunctions, causing ghost inputs, dashboard flickering, and loss of power.
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Brake Assist System Failure
6complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake assist system fails to properly engage, causing the brake pedal to feel hard and requiring excessive pressure to stop the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Brake Pedal Stiffness and Hardness
5complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brake pedal becomes stiff and requires excessive force to depress, often leading to difficulty stopping the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Electrical System Issues Leading to Engine Stall
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system malfunctions, leading to engine stalling and the electronic stability control warning light illuminating.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Electronic Stability Control Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electronic stability control system intermittently fails, causing the vehicle to lose power or shut down while driving.
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Engine Jerking and Hard Shifts
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine experiences sudden jerks and hard shifts between gears, often accompanied by unusual sounds during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Service Brake Performance Issues
3complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe service brakes exhibit decreased performance at low speeds, requiring increased effort to slow down the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Steering Warning Feature Removal
3complaintsLow severitySteeringThe lane departure warning feature is removed through software updates, causing the haptic warning function to cease working.
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Air Conditioning System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe air conditioning system stops working due to a leaking condenser, despite the vehicle being out of warranty.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.