2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 108about this part
- Share
- 30%of 355 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 108 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 30% of the 355 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 9/2019 they supposedly did the reprogram to fix the hydraulic braking issue on my truck. It is now doing the very same issue again. I go to slow down or stop and feel like its not slowing down and I pump the pedal to get a good pedal to stop. It does this quite frequent now. Is there anyone who can help me see if this can be done again under recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11398454, filed 2021-03, 105,000 miles“Faulty brake vacuum pump leading to reduced braking force under repeated use or in a pannic situation leading to a collision. I hit a deer because I was unable stop or sufficiently slow down to avoid hitting it. I noticed reduced braking force and a hard brake pedal. I have read of several reports on the internet involving this issue”
NHTSA complaint #11184959, filed 2019-03, 50,000 miles“I was driving on I-4 towards orlando at 70mph following a safe distance traffic was coming to stop and I went to brake and the brakes wouldnt work properly and cause me to pull vehcile to one side causing me to crash saw life flash before eyes . Thankful to be alive , comes to find out there was a recall on it”
NHTSA complaint #11361286, filed 2020-09, 67,000 miles“I was driving 50mph and was behind a semi as I started to pass him I noticed an oncoming car and decided there wasnt enough time to pass so I started to push the brake pedal to slow down and get back behind the semi and the brakes locked up which produced an uncontrollable spin in which I did a 180 degree spin and ended up going into the ditch backwards and tipped over on my side no airbags deployed either.”
NHTSA complaint #11389915, filed 2021-01, 72,000 miles“After exiting i285 north of atlanta onto the ashford dunwoody exit, my breaks stopped working and the pedal would not press down. I was in motion at the time and happened to be moving up an incline. I had to down shift from drive into a lower gear and use the emergency break to avoid a collision with the car in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #11154386, filed 2018-11, 45,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V761000Oct 24, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018, Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2020, GMC Yukon 2015–2020 +2 more
- 19V645000Sep 6, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018, Tahoe 2015–2018 +3 more
Related 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.
- 11007761Sep 13, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their…
- 11007691Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer…
- 11007686Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic trailer brake system causing a voltage spike into the trucks electrical system which…
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 17 | 3% |
| 2022 | 30 | 5% |
| 2021 | 25 | 4% |
| 2020 | 55 | 11% |
| 2019 | 114 | 17% |
| 2018 | 44 | 14% |
| 2017 | 108 | 30% |
| 2016 | 106 | 31% |
| 2015 | 229 | 32% |
| 2014 | 144 | 19% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 25 | 10% |
| 2006 | 67 | 46% |
| 2005 | 50 | 28% |
| 2004 | 67 | 32% |
| 2003 | 105 | 58% |
| 2002 | 127 | 77% |
| 2001 | 108 | 77% |
| 2000 | 131 | 72% |
| 1999 | 103 | 65% |
| 1998 | 18 | 31% |
| 1997 | 18 | 22% |
| 1996 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
118 complaintsEngine
58 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
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