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2017 Chevrolet Suburban Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

41Service Brakes complaints
29.5%Of all 139 complaints
#1Most-reported category

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

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES41 · 29.5%
POWER TRAIN38 · 27.3%
ENGINE25 · 18%
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 brakes fail on a regular basis!! If when backing out of a parking space you lightly press the brake, slightly release and try to…”NHTSA complaint 11563871 — filed 01/05/2024
“Service Trailer Brake System light keeps coming on even after replacing the unit it self.”NHTSA complaint 11519149 — filed 04/26/2023
“The brakes will sometimes not work properly. When the brake pedal is pressed when parking or coming to a stop, it takes longer for the…”NHTSA complaint 11505658 — filed 02/05/2023

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban: 41 of 139 complaints on file (29.5%). 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 service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES 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.