2017 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

25Engine complaints

18%Of all 139 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES41 · 29.5%

POWER TRAIN38 · 27.3%

ENGINE25 · 18%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 14.4%

Unspecified / other18 · 12.9%

Share of the 139 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban overview page.

What owners report

“The Active Fuel Management valves in cylinder 1,4,6&8 failed prematurely”NHTSA complaint 11609084 — filed 08/16/2024

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11548165 — filed 10/04/2023

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11517505 — filed 04/17/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban: 25 of 139 complaints on file (18%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban have in total?

139 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.