2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 9% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Same issue as current recall on 1500 series trucks but not on the 2500 series (which mine is). Pedal now very spongy, have to pump them to get adequate braking. This occurs at highway speeds and local driving. Panic stops require engaging the parking brake to prevent a crash. Have had it in twice for service but all they are trying to do is reprogram. There are other issues with the vacumn pump, hydroboost, master cylinder which they are apparently unwilling to address. Why the 2500 and 3500 trucks were not included in the recall is the question of the day. …”
NHTSA complaint #11270705, filed 2019-10, 52,000 miles“I was on a 2 hour drive hauling my 8000lbs trailer when the service trailer brake alarm went off. It constantly dinged the whole 2 hour trip and caused my trailer brakes not to work putting me and my family in danger hauling such a load with no brakes. Not only do I have no brakes but the truck is deemed undrivable due to the constant distractions of the dinging. It also inoperates the message screen to see my speed or to use any other functions like voice commands and radio. …”
NHTSA complaint #11453146, filed 2022-02“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. The contact stated while driving in reverse down a hill there was an abnormal popping noise detected. The contact depressed the brakes however they were soft and failed to respond. The accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The emergency brake was engaged however, failed to respond. The contact crashed into the mountain. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was restarted and worked as designed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11351767, filed 2020-08, 126,047 miles““Service Trailer Brake System” warning on DIC. Vehicle undriveable, INOP, Safety Issue! Start truck, the above warning will flash off and on, Code C1117 DTC.”
NHTSA complaint #11612457, filed 2024-09Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10251685Feb 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2024 | 39 | 27% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 12 | 12% |
| 2021 | 12 | 13% |
| 2020 | 20 | 18% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 9% |
| 2016 | 14 | 11% |
| 2015 | 37 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 9 | 18% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 23 | 11% |
| 2006 | 71 | 40% |
| 2005 | 72 | 27% |
| 2004 | 168 | 46% |
| 2003 | 247 | 55% |
| 2002 | 212 | 60% |
| 2001 | 181 | 47% |
| 2000 | 78 | 59% |
| 1999 | 47 | 58% |
| 1998 | 32 | 44% |
| 1997 | 24 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
15 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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