How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban have?

NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Suburban, which is 17% of the 141 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2017 Suburban.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Suburban?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 24,400 miles.

Did any 2017 Suburban electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes and zero injuries among the 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Suburban.

What kinds of electrical issues do owners report most on the 2017 Suburban?

Owners describe sudden stalling with stability control warnings, body control module failures, an overly bright backup camera display, and a touch screen that changes settings on its own.

2017 Chevrolet Suburban Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban, 17% of that year's 141 total complaints. No related recalls are listed, and the median mileage at failure is 24,400 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 24; 17% of 141
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 24,400 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles have suddenly stalled or shut off completely while in motion, sometimes with a stabilitrak or service stability control warning appearing first.
Some owners report the body control module shorting out, cutting power to the vehicle unexpectedly.
The backup camera display has been reported as excessively bright, making it hard to see when reversing, especially in the dark.
The touch screen has been described as changing radio stations, volume, or navigation on its own while driving.
The power tailgate has closed on its own, including incidents where it struck people, shortly after purchase.
One complaint describes a fire that appeared to start near the center console while the vehicle was parked.

When 2017 Chevrolet Suburban electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 13, 2017, latest Jul 19, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2017 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Suburban model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201010 (6%)
201115 (6%)
201210 (10%)
201315 (13%)
20147 (12%)
201566 (15%)
201627 (12%)
201724 (17%)
201816 (20%)
20197 (9%)
20208 (18%)
202126 (13%)
202222 (18%)
202317 (12%)
20245 (12%)
20256 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban have?: NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Suburban, which is 17% of the 141 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2017 Suburban.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Suburban?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 24,400 miles.
Did any 2017 Suburban electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes and zero injuries among the 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Suburban.
What kinds of electrical issues do owners report most on the 2017 Suburban?: Owners describe sudden stalling with stability control warnings, body control module failures, an overly bright backup camera display, and a touch screen that changes settings on its own.