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2017 Chevy Suburban Gets New Colors, Wheels & Technology; Active Aero Shutters, Premier Trim & More

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.

Note: 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:

Models:

  • 2WD (CC15906)
  • 4WD (CK15906)

Trim Levels:

  • LS (1LS)
  • LT (1LT)
  • Premier (1LZ)

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:

Deleted Colors:

  • Slate Grey Metallic
  • Sable Metallic
  • Green Envy Metallic
  • Brownstone Metallic

New Colors:

  • Blue Velvet Metallic
  • Pepperdust Metallic

Two new 22-inch wheel choices are added to the 2017 Chevy Suburban lineup:

  • 22-inch Ultra Bright machined aluminum wheels with Bright Silver finish available exclusively on the Premier (1LZ) trim
  • 22-inch, 7-spoke Silver wheels with Chrome inserts available on all trims

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 remaining updates and changes to the 2017 Suburban are to its in-vehicle technology:

  • The heated and cooled seats are replaced with heated and vented seats on the Premier (1LZ) trim level
  • The MyLink infotainment systems (IO5 and IO6) gets these new features and changes:
    • Pandora is removed as an embedded app
    • Teen Driver feature is added
    • App Shop is added
    • Rear Seat Reminder customization added
    • Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking is included with Enhanced Driver Alert Package on the 1LS trim. The feature is standard on LT (1LT) and on Premier (1LZ) trim levels when Adaptive Cruise Control is not ordered.
  • The Rear Seat Entertainment System is overhauled:
    • RCA audio/video jacks and SD card slot are removed
    • New video voiceover feature for the visually and hearing impaired
    • HDMI/MHL connector added to attach devices to project on the in-vehicle screens
    • Digital headphones added, while the previous rear seat accessory headphones are deleted
    • The in-vehicle Wi-Fi system now allows devices to wirelessly project onto the vehicle’s screens using Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) technology. Only one device can wirelessly project at a time.
    • 2nd USB port with capability of charging up to 2.1-amp (such as for an Apple iPad) is added to the back of console

Like the 2017 Tahoe, 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.

Follow our coverage of the Chevrolet Suburban at this link: Chevy Suburban news.

Following are GM’s official RPO-level changes to the 2017 Chevy Suburban:

Deletions

  • (G1C) Slate Grey Metallic exterior color
  • (G7U) Sable Metallic exterior color
  • (GC8) Green Envy Metallic exterior color
  • (GWX) Brownstone Metallic exterior color
  • (S1V) LPO, Rear seat headphones
  • RCA audio/video jacks and SD card slot when equipped with (U42) rear sear entertainment system
  • Pandora removed as an embedded app within the (IO5) and (IO6) audio systems

New Features

  • (G1M) Blue Velvet Metallic exterior color
  • (GMU) Pepperdust Metallic exterior color
  • (UHY) Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking. Included with (PCW) Enhanced Driver Alert Package on 1LS; standard on 1LT and on 1LZ when (Y66) Adaptive Cruise Control is not ordered
  • (SIY) 22″ Ultra Bright machined aluminum wheels with Bright Silver finish (available on 1LZ)
  • (RXN) LPO, 22″ 7-spoke Silver wheels with Chrome inserts (available on all trims)
  • (TDM) Teen Driver enabled on (IO5) and (IO6) audio systems
  • If equipped with (U42) rear seat entertainment system, new video voiceover feature to benefit the visually and hearing impaired
  • Front active aero shutters (standard on all trims)

Changes

  • “Premier” badge replaces “LTZ” badge
  • “LS” badge removed from exterior of LS trim
  • (KQV) Heat/vented seats replace (KB6) heated/cooled seats on 1LZ trim
  • (IO5) and (IO6) audio systems add Shop and Rear Seat Reminder customization
  • (U42) Rear Seat Entertainment upgrades, adding:
    • HDMI/MHL connector to attach devices to project on the in-vehicle screens
    • Digital headphones
    • Wi-Fi allows devices to wirelessly project onto their vehicle screens on the in-vehicle screens through Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) (can only wirelessly project from one device at a time)
    • 2nd USB on back of console, with capability of charging up to 2.1-amp for an iPad
  • MyLink start up animation change on (IO5) and (IO6) audio system screen
  • (SGF) 22″ premium painted wheels with Chrome inserts now available on 1LT and 1LZ (not available at Start of Production)
  • (PDA) Texas Edition Package and (PDP) All-Season Package now also includes (VQQ) Black roof rack cross rails, LPO.

Download the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban order guide (PDF format).

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Comments

  1. Is there going to be a 3/3 ton suburban

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  2. I’m not entirely sure how I feel about the change to Premier branding. Maybe it will grow on me.

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    1. It sucks!!! LTZ sounded like you had something special(though I NEVER liked the fact they used it on ALL models”Cruze LTZ)but Suburban Premier has no ZING whatsoever!I love my Suburban LT(top of the line at the time of purchase)Wonder what the new price rod will be?85K probably.Even Caddy went with “Platinum”,maybe that is the point,GM wants to make sure their Flagship Escalade ESV Platinum will always have the upper hand on lil brother “Premium”Oh well,I’m a “Burb”guy for life,no matter how they try and screw it up.GM loves fools like me.

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  3. Title instead of reading & more should read & little of any consequence!

    How they can let their cash cow be caught by the competition and languish in the drivetrain area is unforgivable!

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  4. Tahoe and Suburban to 3rd class in GM…. Guess I have to go to either GMC Denali platform for the right drivetrain…. my next email is to Jim Campbell….. stupid decisions GM…

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  5. Unbelievable!! All GM thinks about for the Chevy Suburban is bells and whistles! Not towing and hauling performance. GM is treating the Suburban as an oversized station wagon. Guess I will keep my 96 c2500 with 237k going a little longer!

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  6. I’m glad Chevrolet dropped the LTZ badge on the Suburban in favor of the Premier trim badge. This will put them on par with the GMC Yukon XL Denali trim and make it affordable to customers who are looking for a top of the line without going overboard.

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    1. All they did is make the LTZ content Premier content. Premier is still saddled with archaic 5.3 and ancient 6 speed. Denal has 6.2 and 8 speed –well worth the price premium.

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  7. Is there going to be a 3/4 ton Suburban, with a larger motor option?

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  8. Anyone know why they changed from cooled seats to vented seats? Save money? no one likes cooled seats, or what?

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    1. Bob,
      They are the same seats. They just changed the name to better reflect what they actually are, vented. They pull air through the seat with a fan which vents out of the rear of the seat. They were never cooled.

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  9. I’m coming from a 2011 Denali and am considering a 2018 Suburban Premier. What is the difference between the seat cooling in these two? The Denali seems to be much colder than the 2018 Premier. Am I correct? Why?

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