2017 Chevrolet Suburban Service Brakes Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026
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
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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Service Brakes complaints by year filed
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 07/12/2026. 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.
