2017 Chevrolet Silverado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 26%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, 26% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At low engine RPM the brake force becomes extremely excessive. While backing down a long boat ramp last week this occurred and my wife could not press hard enough to stop the vehicle resulting in a collision to avoid the vehicle going into the water. I contacted Chevrolet and was told there was no recall on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11245769, filed 2019-08, 43,000 miles“I was at a red light holding the brake pedal, suddenly it became really hard to press and the braking was limited. Tried pumping the brake pedal a few times but problem persisted. Light turned green finally and cautiously I gave it a little gas and stepped on brake pedal to see if I was going to have to resort to a plan b. Seemed to work once I got moving but definitely not normal”
NHTSA complaint #11282579, filed 2019-11, 36,000 miles“Trailer brake control module light illuminated in the dash. This may cause the vehicle to be inoperable unexpectedly. This part may be associated with a reprogramming issue that was on another recall. Customer is burdened with repair costs and the module is in high demand as part of a 'national recall'. I have been waiting 6 weeks for the back ordered part. I was told it was delayed as result of a labor strike.”
NHTSA complaint #11302332, filed 2020-01, 45,000 miles“I was in an accident on thursday, august 22 where I slammed into the back of another vehicle on the road. I had at least 40 feet to stop and I literally stood on teh brakes and truck barely slowed down and before colliding with the other vehicle. I received a letter from GM a few months ago saying the brake assist pump may be faulty and that I could get it replaced even though if it were to fail the truck would still brake within standard . …”
NHTSA complaint #11251872, filed 2019-08, 8 miles“I was pulling into wal-mart in white settlement, went to brake to slow down and it felt like the pressure was completely gone causing me to brake harder to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11171683, filed 2019-01, 21,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170424Dec 9, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10161926May 30, 2019This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of pulsing, grinding, scraping noise from brakes, uneven front brake pad wear.
- 10161903May 30, 2019This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of pulsing, grinding, scraping noise from brakes, uneven front brake pad wear.
- 10161004May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10160089Apr 10, 2019N182202780 - Special Coverage Adjustment. In some circumstances, some 2014-2017 model year Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC…
- 10160125Apr 8, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to validate if the parking pawl actuator is not working as intended, causing the parking pawl to engage while driving.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 26% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 13% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 9% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 34 | 19% |
| 2006 | 101 | 55% |
| 2005 | 87 | 28% |
| 2004 | 211 | 34% |
| 2003 | 257 | 37% |
| 2002 | 350 | 49% |
| 2001 | 418 | 48% |
| 2000 | 607 | 47% |
| 1999 | 1,003 | 60% |
| 1998 | 89 | 32% |
| 1997 | 62 | 23% |
| 1996 | 31 | 17% |
| 1995 | 29 | 11% |
| 1994 | 17 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 5 | 13% |
| 1991 | 6 | 35% |
| 1990 | 10 | 40% |
| 1989 | 5 | 23% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
33 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology