2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,987miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500, 7% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,987 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I was driving in my city and the brakes were fine prior. I was coming up to a stop sign and all of the sudden my brake pedal was going to the floor. I could not stop within reason. Luckily no one was in the crosswalk or I would have hit them. I used the e-brake and my exhaust brake to help so me slow down. I was doing about 35mph. I took the truck home immediately as safe as I could. I called the GM dealership by me and took it to them. They are only a few miles away and I took back roads to avoid trouble. …”
NHTSA complaint #11339900, filed 2020-07, 108,987 miles“Electric trailer brake control modular is malfunctioning on my 2015 GMC Sierra Denali 3500. Multiple of sources told me this is a common problem with this generation of GMC.”
NHTSA complaint #11604778, filed 2024-07“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH uphill, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the vehicle hesitated. A dealer contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with brake booster failure. The brake booster was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 131,208.”
NHTSA complaint #11774246, filed 2026-10, 131,208 miles“Wife and daughter took the pickup to town. While returning home wife noticed a noise from the front end. She slowed down to turn and the whole tire with rotor came off the pickup causing the brake line to get ripped off and stating a fire. Damaged the running board and rocker panel along with the cv axle and other numerous parts.”
NHTSA complaint #11458567, filed 2022-03“Press the pedal feels soft vehicle slightly slows then pedal pressures up and truck instantly stops pedal stays hard for a long time having same issue on 15 tahoe”
NHTSA complaint #11510446, filed 2023-03Related recalls
- 18V578000Aug 30, 2018General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service…Covers: GMC Sierra 2500 2015–2016, Sierra 3500 2015–2016, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015–2016 +3 more
- 16V069000Feb 5, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to…Covers: GMC Sierra 2500 2015–2016, Sierra 3500 2015–2016, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015–2016 +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.
- 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…
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
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 2015 GMC Sierra 2500
26 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology