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2017 Chevrolet Suburban reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban holds 0 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 0 per year. Suburban years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Transfer case, Wheel speed sensor, and Vacuum.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban
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Complaints

0

Per year

0

Recalls

5

Years on the road

10

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Suburban has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall powertrain, transfer case 2026-05-07 · NHTSA campaign 26V289000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control, wheel speed sensor 2019-10-24 · NHTSA campaign 19V761000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, vacuum 2019-09-06 · NHTSA campaign 19V645000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Recall visibility, rearview mirrors, exterior 2017-01-12 · NHTSA campaign 17V033000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Suburban HD vehicles. These vehicles were assembled with a convex right-hand outside mirror, instead of with a non-convex (flat) right-hand outside mirror. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the convex mirror with a non-convex mirror and provide a new page for the owner's manual with the customer notification letter, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17017.
Recall air bags, frontal 2016-09-08 · NHTSA campaign 16V651000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Complaints by component (0 total)

No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2017 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Suburban C1500 two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
Suburban C1500 two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
Suburban K1500 four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 15 22 18 MPG $3600
Suburban K1500 four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 15 22 18 MPG $3600

Specs and fitment

12th generation, 2015–2020
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (5.3L and 6.2L V8; dexos1) , 8 qt capacity
Tire size 265/65R18 to 285/45R22 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V-645 covers certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles among other GM full-size SUVs and trucks: vacuum from the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, reducing power brake assist. Dealers reprogram the electronic brake control module. Recall 19V-761 covers certain 2015-2020 Suburban and Tahoe vehicles for ABS pump software that may disable electronic stability control or cause loss of engine power; dealers update the ABS module software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban holds 0 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 0 per year. Suburban years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Transfer case, Wheel speed sensor, and Vacuum.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Suburban has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

Has the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban been recalled?

The 2017 Chevrolet Suburban has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban is 18.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

How is the Chevrolet Suburban related to the Tahoe?

They share the same GMT platform each model year; Suburban adds a longer wheelbase and more cargo space behind the third row.

What engine oil does a Chevrolet Suburban use?

2012-2014 models commonly use dexos1 5W-30; later generations commonly use 0W-20 on 5.3L/6.2L (and Duramax where equipped).

What vacuum-pump brake recall covers certain 2015-2018 Suburbans?

Recall 19V-645 covers certain 2015-2018 Suburban and Tahoe vehicles among other GM full-size SUVs/trucks where vacuum from the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time.