2007 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 25 complaints for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While following other normally traveling vehicles downhill - vehicles in front came to a stop - brake peddle was fully depressed...no response...brake fully applied 2nd time...no response...resulting in a rear end collision multiple vehicles...possible total of my 2007 sierra. Damages are very extensive . Insurance to investigate GM brake possible cause....airbag deployed chest & neck injuries....many other incidents involving GMC brake systems. Need immediate NHTSA investigations !!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 197,000.
Other problems reported for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
- Air bags 146 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints