2017 Chevrolet Suburban electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The infotainment system started taking ghost inputs. We replaced the screen and the ghost inputs are still there. The Human interface module has gone bad. There are many reports of this happening to chevys of similar years. Chevy dealership told me we need to replace the whole system for over…”
filed Jul 19, 2026
“On [XXX], our car was parked for 5 hours at a public marina. [XXX], Miami, Fl 33138. At 316 pm the MIami Dade Fire Rescue arrived promptly to put out the car fire. There is a fire station on scene. It seems to have started at center console. We serviced the car 1/19/2026, a thermostat in the…”
filed May 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 Suburban | 13 | 11% |
| 2022 Suburban | 18 | 17% |
| 2021 Suburban | 17 | 9% |
| 2020 Suburban | 8 | 19% |
| 2019 Suburban | 7 | 9% |
| 2018 Suburban | 16 | 20% |
| 2016 Suburban | 26 | 12% |
| 2015 Suburban | 58 | 14% |
| 2014 Suburban | 7 | 12% |
| 2013 Suburban | 14 | 12% |
| 2012 Suburban | 10 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.