The Chevrolet Suburban extended-length full-size SUV is getting all kinds of updates and changes for the 2017 model year, which represents the third model year of the current, eleventh-generation model.

The changes and updates to the 2017 Suburban mirror those of its smaller twin brother — the 2017 Chevy Tahoe. As with previous models of the K2 platformed model, the 2017 Suburban continues to be available in two models and three trim levels:


First and foremost: the LTZ trim level name is being fully replaced by Premier — Chevy’s new range-topping trim. But the change is in name only, as the new Premier trim level inherits all of the features, equipment, and options from the Suburban LTZ, without becoming any more premier premium. In addition, the 2017 Suburban gets rid of the LS badge from the exterior of LS-trim vehicles.

On the outside, the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban doesn’t see any styling changes or updates with the exception of new colors, wheels, (aforementioned) badges and roof rails: Blue Velvet Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic. Two new 22-inch wheel choices are added to the 2017 Chevy Suburban lineup


Another set of 22-inch premium painted wheels with chrome inserts become available on 1LT (LT) and 1LZ (Premium) trim levels of the 2017 Suburban, but they will not be available at the start of production.

In addition, black roof rack cross rails are added to the Texas Edition Package and All-Season Package and front active aero shutters are incorporated as a standard feature across all trim levels of the 2017 Suburban. The shutters are designed to improve aerodynamics by closing automatically during high-speed driving and opening when the engine needs more air for cooling purposes. To note, the active shutters are not visible from the outside of the vehicle.


The 2017 Suburban will not offer GM’s 6.2L L86 V8 engine and 8-speed 8L90 transmission, as many — including many of us here at GM Authority –had hoped. As such, the 2017 Suburban will continue with the less potent 5.3L L83 V8 and now-archaic 6-speed automatic transmission.

Also not in the cards is GM’s highly-acclaimed rear camera mirror that’s being added to the Suburban’s Cadillac platform mate — the 2017 Escalade and 2017 Escalade ESV, though we can understand the Cadillac exclusivity for this particular feature.