2017 Chevrolet Suburban Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 46 brake complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban, 33% of all complaints filed for the year, with 5 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure is 55,000, and two brake-related recalls (19V761000, 19V645000) cover this model year.
- Brakes complaints
- 46
- 33% of 141
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 55,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal getting hard or locking up when pumped at low speed, causing the vehicle to roll forward instead of stopping.
- Several complaints describe the brake vacuum pump or vacuum hose system failing, leaving little to no brake assist, sometimes accompanied by a broken belt.
- Some drivers say the brakes failed to function entirely at very low speed while parking, resulting in minor collisions with objects like a refuse bin.
- One owner noted uneven front brake pad wear, with pads worn out and squeaking within a few months of use.
- At low speed, some owners hear and feel the ABS engage abnormally when braking quickly, especially in reverse.
- Multiple complaints link brake problems to the EBCM reprogramming recall (19V761000) and the vacuum pump recall (19V645000).
When 2017 Chevrolet Suburban brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 30, 2018, latest Jun 26, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban
- NHTSA 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Brakes652,967 vehicles
Service brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
- NHTSA 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Brakes3,456,719 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Brakes complaints by Suburban model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are brake problems common on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 46 brake complaints for the 2017 model year, making up 33% of all complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban?
- Yes, two recalls affect brakes on this model year: 19V761000, which covers EBCM reprogramming, and 19V645000, which addresses insufficient vacuum for brake assist.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 55,000 miles for brake complaints on the 2017 Suburban.
- Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 5 crashes and 4 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban.
- How does 2017 compare to other Suburban model years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 Suburban's 33% brake complaint share is lower than 2015 (40%) and 2016 (37%), but higher than most other model years like 2018 (17%) and 2019 (6%).