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2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,053 miles

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2017 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Comments

problem #13

Oct 012023

Suburban

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission failure. loss of movement into intersections causing dangerous situation for my family. problem has been reproduced by local independent auto tech. I am about to go through my insurance since there is no recall on this apparent known issue by GM. no warning light to notify me of any issues.

- Stony Point, NY, USA

problem #12

Apr 032023

Suburban

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 60 MPH, the speed inadvertently decelerated to 30 MPH. The contact then stated that her husband depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #11

Feb 022023

Suburban

  • 43,684 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and exiting a parking lot, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to shift into low gear and continued driving to his residence. The vehicle became undrivable. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact towed the vehicle to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,684.

- Walpole, MA, USA

problem #10

Feb 012023

Suburban

  • 61,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle started shaking forcefully. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #9

Jan 162023

Suburban

  • miles
The electrical system has gone out completely comes back a few seconds later with different icons saying to roll driver side window down then up, or stabiltrax. It has also caused complete electrical failure being on a road while driving. This has also cause my wheel to jerk taking out the power steering and the engine has shut off completely to the point where I have to wait a few minutes to even turn it on. This has happened while reversing in to a parking spot and the whole car dies. It kills power so much that I have no hazard lights. When I-€™m able to get it to come Back on it-€™s like it reset its self. I have taken it to the shop and they have said the battery cables and the mega fuse above the battery. I know this is a known issue in other like vehicles.

- Guyton, GA, USA

problem #8

Nov 102022

Suburban

  • 186,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that he smelled an abnormal odor coming from the exhaust into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rod bearings in the engine were worn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

- Mount Vision, NY, USA

problem #7

Feb 082022

Suburban

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Lifter and cam shaft failure in 2017 Suburban at 87,000 miles. Vehicle was purchased new and well maintained when engine knocking or clicking started. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" Camshaft, lifters, pistons How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Had failure not been detected I could have been stranded or lost engine power in situation that created a collision and injury. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, diagnosed at Chevrolet dealer on February 8, 2022 and repaired June 2, 2022 Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Dealer inspection, diagnosis and repair Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" Engine begin clicking or knocking late January 2022, took to dealer and they diagnosed bad lifters, camshaft failure and piston failure. New engine took 4 months to acquire and install, was told by dealer there are 1400+ Suburban waiting on new engines for related issues.

- Okatie, SC, USA

problem #6

Mar 042019

Suburban

  • miles
This vehicle is unsafe as there appears to be a problem with fuel injectors which causes a sudden burst when stopping and a accelerates too quuckly when taking off both problems almost caused an accident. This has been happening since the vehicle was almost brand new. I have already taken to Chevy and they admit there is a problem

- South Lyon, MI, USA

problem #5

Feb 022021

Suburban

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel injectors had failed. Then the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that six of the eight fuel injectors had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring and the vehicle had been shuddering while driving and while reversing. The contact also stated that the vehicle would jump and hesitate to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed at the stoplight. The contact also stated that the vehicle had stalled while driving on the highway. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but informed the contact that they would not cover the repair under an unknown service bulletin because the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

- Comanche, TX, USA

problem #4

Aug 192021

Suburban

  • miles
The condenser has a faulty design and cracks, causing it to leak flammable R1234YF coolant in the engine bay. Additionally, this leak causes the AC system to stop cooling, thus making the inside of the vehicle a very dangerous place, particularly during summer months, as it is impossible to cool. There are thousands of reports of this issue on all Chevy/GM models between 2015-2020 including tahoe, silverado, suburban, and yukons. The manufacturer has put out a "special coverage 17336" adjustment but it only covers the vehicles up to 60,000 miles and because it's not part of a recall it's not automatically sent out to the owners of the vehicles. Further, a large number of vehicles are well beyond the 60,000 mile limit in the special coverage before the owner ever learns of the issue. According to SAE J1739, "Manufacturers must conduct Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) as provided in SAE J1739 (adopted 2009). Manufacturers must keep the FMEA on file for at least three years from the date of creation." I would challenge that chevrolet did not do this FMEA testing or did not do it per standard as it would have shown this issue. Instead they moved forward with production affecting hundreds of thousands of their most popular vehicles from 2015-2020 and resulting in the consumer having to pay an average of $1100 in repair costs due to a known defect from the manufacturer.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #3

Nov 232020

Suburban

  • 110,800 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

We purchased our 2017 Chevrolet Suburban premiere 2018 at clay cooley, irving, tx and have completed every maintenance service required. When we purchased the vehicle in 2018 the certified Chevrolet Suburban premiere had 50, 000 miles. As of 11/23/20 our truck began slipping when pressing down on the accelerator pedal while driving on the highway. The truck was pausing before acceleration and noisily idling. We took the car to the dealership the next day and was told our transmission need replacement and will cost us $6, 000. Our current onstar report never reported engine problems, but only suggested maintenance due at 112, 500 miles reported 11/15/20. Our pedometer read 110, 800 miles presently 11/23/20. The service representative said we had all of the service done last month but will check it out. This is a faulty vehicle that is not safe as Chevrolet make claim these vehicle to be for family and long distance traveling. Buyer bewate and do not spend your money on this high end 2017 Chevrolet Suburban premiere. After 3 years, the transmission is gone, regardless of following all of the owner manual specific maintenance service guidelines.

- Mansfield, TX, USA

problem #2

Feb 082020

Suburban

  • 98,800 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.

- Navarre, FL, USA

problem #1

Nov 112019

Suburban

  • 9,400 miles
This vehicle keeps having key fob, electrical issues, tire service maintenance issues, and now engine issues related to the key fob. The key fob keeps saying it is not detected. Recently, while driving on road at about 48 mph, key fob notification came on dashboard saying key fob was not detected, engine shut off and car had to be restarted again using fob box inside glove compartment, this was particularly alarming. The key fob has had batteries replaced and they work because the car will remote start and have tried batteries in other items. The fob does not however let you unlock the car or finish starting it out of the remote start once you get into the car and try to start it, the car tells you it cannot detect the remote. The car has had numerous key fob issues and has been taken into local Chevrolet dealer who cannot find issue. The car has also had 142 hard braking events since April 2019 to November 2019 according to on star reports. The tire service monitor keeps flashing that there are issues with tires. The rear wiper would not shut itself off even though button was in off position. All of these issues have not been able to be repaired at the Chevy dealer. This car is going back in for service 11/18/19 for these issues again. Not sure what the outcome will be until after this appointment. My guess is that it is some kind of electronic circuitry problem(s) but unfortunately the dealer says they cannot find any issue(s) or problem(s) until it completely shuts down. These events are ongoing and have been occurring intermittently since November 2018. All I can provide is photos of the dashboard showing what it relates to me unfortunately I have no documentation of engine shutting off only a photo of what dashboard showed when it happened.

- Juneau, AK, USA

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