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2017 Chevrolet Suburban Driver assistance Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the driver-assistance system, filed with NHTSA

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Driver assistance reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
11
Latest Dec 23, 2024
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
8%
of 141 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
3

What this page shows

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 11 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming driver-assistance

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Driver assistanceElectricalEngine
Filed Dec 23, 2024

When turning the car left, the power to the engine dies. This also happens on many instances that the power has died to the engine mid drive on the road and hwy. Suddenly the forward collision note appears on the dash and other warnings appear after and then the power dies to the engine. Must stop and restart the engine for it to reset. Yes, it is available for inspection. While driving at high speeds the forward collision appears, and the car can suddenly die mid drive. Even at highway speeds. No, they claim that they cannot reproduce the issue. It has been taken to the dealer at least 5 times It appeared after seat heat function went out and was worked on

NHTSA ID
11632187
Incident
Sep 4, 2024
Driver assistancePowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 9, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly lunged forward while driving approximately 30 - 40 MPH. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving with no additional failures. The next day while the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, the contact attempted to accelerate however, the RPM increased but the vehicle failed to move forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

NHTSA ID
11607481
Incident
Aug 8, 2024
Mileage
150,000 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Mar 17, 2024

Moisture in the APP sensor connectors causing reduced engine power code affecting acceleration randomly very dangerous on the road

NHTSA ID
11577849
Incident
Mar 4, 2024
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Feb 7, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle was smoking from the rear, and the ABS failed to operate as designed, causing the wheels to lock-up. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The service stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the wheel speed sensor had failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

NHTSA ID
11570534
Incident
Sep 20, 2023
Mileage
117,000 mi
Driver assistanceEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Mar 9, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and exiting a parking lot, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to shift into low gear and continued driving to his residence. The vehicle became undrivable. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact towed the vehicle to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,684.

NHTSA ID
11510954
Incident
Feb 2, 2023
Mileage
43,684 mi
Driver assistancePowertrain (other)
Filed Dec 26, 2022

I was driving on the highway at 50 mph with my 3 kids and my vehicle stop accelerating . I almost got in a major Car accident . I had no warning lights at all . I contacted the dealership to tow Car and the transmission failed internally, I ask for Assitance since the 8 speed transmission has a class action lawsuit and Chevy denied Assitance since I have a 6 speed transmission. I believe this is a safety issue that may cause fatalities driving with children and no acceleration at 50

NHTSA ID
11498907
Incident
Dec 17, 2022
Driver assistanceEngineFuel system
Filed Mar 4, 2022

This vehicle is unsafe as there appears to be a problem with fuel injectors which causes a sudden burst when stopping and a accelerates too quuckly when taking off both problems almost caused an accident. This has been happening since the vehicle was almost brand new. I have already taken to Chevy and they admit there is a problem

NHTSA ID
11455152
Incident
Mar 4, 2019
Driver assistance
Filed Jan 2, 2021

THE A/C CONDENSER EXPERIENCED A PREMATURE FAILURE, LOOSING ALL THE FREON. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND CHEVY HAS A SPECIAL PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE FOR A SELECT NUMBER OF VEHICLES. HOWEVER, MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL EVEN THOUGH I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE ONES COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN AS WELL AS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CAN CAUSE WINDOW FOG. CHEVY NEEDS TO STEP UP AND PAY TO FIX THE ISSUE FOR ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLE'S. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM IS A JOKE, ITS INCONSISTENT AND RARELY WORKS.

NHTSA ID
11386100
Incident
Dec 31, 2020
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Jan 21, 2020
Crash reported3 injuries reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V761000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER PARKS CHEVROLET CHARLOTTE LOCATED AT 8530 IKEA BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28262, (704) 227-5848 TO RECEIVE THE RECALL REMEDY ON NOVEMBER 19, 2019. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. THE ENGINE WAS CUT OFF BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED HE DROVE THROUGH A STOP SIGN AND IMPACTED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND KEPT ACCELERATING UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP CRASHING INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED EMOTIONAL DISTRESS AND HIS WIFE SUSTAINED INJURIES ON HER CHEST BONE INJURIES, RIGHT HAND, AND A CUT LIP. THE CONTACT STATED THEY DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND A CHILD SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO IMPOUND LOT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THE RECALL REPAIRS WAS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,720.

NHTSA ID
11300867
Incident
Dec 9, 2019
Mileage
24,720 mi
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Jan 19, 2020

WHILE DRIVING A MESSAGE WILL FLASH SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHT WILL COME ON THEN A SECOND OR TWO LATER THE VEHICLE WILL LOOSE ALL IT'S POWER. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. ONCE WHILE DRIVING AT 53 MILES PER HOUR WHILE ON CITY STREET DURING MID TRAFFIC AND TWICE WHILE DRIVING A LOW SPEED MAKING A TURN.

NHTSA ID
11300307
Incident
Jan 18, 2020
Mileage
57,556 mi
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Jan 8, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAN VADEN BRUNSWICK LOCATED AT 121 ALTAMA CONNECTOR, BRUNSWICK, GA 31525, (912) 292-4089, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

NHTSA ID
11297911
Incident
Apr 20, 2019
Mileage
36,000 mi

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