2017 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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 contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that…”NHTSA complaint 11629053 — filed 12/05/2024
“6L80 transmission failure at only 82k miles. This is a known Chevrolet fail point on all vehicles equipped with this transmission yet Chevrolet does nothing…”NHTSA complaint 11610785 — filed 08/26/2024
“The Active Fuel Management valves in cylinder 1,4,6&8 failed prematurely”NHTSA complaint 11609084 — filed 08/16/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban: 38 of 139 complaints on file (27.3%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
