2018 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 44 complaints for the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 22,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 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 | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 22,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
My 2018 GMC sierra slt's break pedal becomes extremely difficult to press, and I can hear something that sounds like air coming from the pedal. This happens especially at lower speeds.this caused me to crash into a concrete wall and damage my truck. My truck has only 10,000 miles.
Dealer completed brake system recall on 10-04-2019 n 192268490, now I read about the recall repair may have not fixed problem, request assurance that problem is fixed.
Other problems reported for the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500
- Drivetrain & axles 129 complaints
- Engine 73 complaints
- Electrical system 43 complaints
- Steering 30 complaints