2010 GMC Sierra 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,990miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 GMC Sierra 2500, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,990 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2010 Gmc SIERRA 2500 hd. The contact stated that while traveling 70 MPH and attempting to decelerate, the service stabilitrac light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the brakes failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the stabilitrac system had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10519477, filed 2013-06, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Gmc SIERRA 2500. The contact was braking from a speed of 5 MPH and towing a trailer when the brakes did not engage and the power steering failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle using the trailer brakes. The dealer advised that the power steering and brakes were connected and the power steering lines needed tightening. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 3,981 and current mileage was 4,080.”
NHTSA complaint #10346107, filed 2010-07, 3,981 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This 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…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 7 | 25% |
| 2024 | 16 | 15% |
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 7 | 13% |
| 2020 | 13 | 16% |
| 2019 | 4 | 13% |
| 2017 | 8 | 22% |
| 2016 | 10 | 17% |
| 2015 | 6 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 5 | 16% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 30 | 45% |
| 2005 | 38 | 33% |
| 2004 | 56 | 39% |
| 2003 | 73 | 46% |
| 2002 | 78 | 58% |
| 2001 | 62 | 46% |
| 2000 | 32 | 67% |
| 1999 | 22 | 61% |
| 1998 | 8 | 53% |
| 1997 | 7 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2010 GMC Sierra 2500
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Sierra 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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