2017 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 108 complaints for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 108 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes.
What owners wrote
I had the rotors replaced on my new truck at 6000 miles and paid for repairs out of pocket. I continued to hear brake noise. On my way to the dealership on the weekend I was scheduled to have the brake noise investigated and to have an oil change done, I had catastrophic brake failure. A vehicle in front of me made a lane change into my lane and then slammed on the brakes in front of my vehicle at a green light coming to a complete stop from 40 MPH to 0 in the middle of the intersection.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while coming to a stop at slow speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal felt spongey, causing the braking distance to become extended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and linked the failure to the recall. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer.
Other problems reported for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
- Drivetrain & axles 116 complaints
- Engine 60 complaints
- Electrical system 54 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints