2017 Chevrolet Suburban: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11746786 (filed 06/26/2026): “When applying the brakes and come to a complete stop and when you try to apply the brakes you have no power assist and when backing up if you apply the brakes more then once you have no power assist.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11570534 (filed 02/07/2024): “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 li…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11563871 (filed 01/05/2024): “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 depress the brakes again, power braking appears to be completely gone! the same applies moving forward. especially in high traffic situations. cars will move forward s…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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