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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 25 complaints for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500, 3% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
25 3% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.

What owners wrote

My truck had smoke rolling out at work when I noticed it. Tried to put it out it Burnt my hands ! destroyed the inside I had it towed and insurance investigator said it was do to a brake controller for the trailer. And I took it to get estimate and the service dept said it was do To brake controller my truck was totaled my wallet toast my coat was toast my I phone my deposit my truck i drove daily to work out of and personal. General Motors would not help I called the. First.

February 2024 Fire

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized, and the service brakes warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked forward. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off; however, the service brakes warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.

Reported at 34,500 miles, January 2024

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