2017 GMC Sierra 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 GMC Sierra 3500, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“While driving down a mountain road with a 5th wheel attached it appeared that the rear brakes on the drivers side were smoking, I pulled over to allow it to cool. We found a Gmc dealership and proceeded there very slowly stopping a number of times to allow the brakes to cool down. 2 miles short of Gmc, there was a loud pop and a tire had blown. We pulled over and while calling roadside assistance noticed fire under the truck. We put it out with a fire extinguisher before the fire department arrived. We were towed to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11132650, filed 2018-10, 17,000 miles“When you put on the brakes you have to press so hard and I mean hard to get it to stop. It was not like that when it was new. It you put atrailer behind the truck and the trailer has breakes that is what stop the truck not the truck brakes. It is safe to drive. It has been going on for about 3 month.19/2019”
NHTSA complaint #11276971, filed 2019-10, 25,000 miles“Trailer brake system connection warning Intermittent when towing it will say trailer not connected, while still having a secure 7 pin connection. This causes me to loose trailer brakes. My camper is nearly 14,000 lbs. Very dangerous situation. Happened since new. Was into / complained to GM service dept over 6 times.”
NHTSA complaint #11657477, filed 2025-04“Brake are very spongy all the time we’ll While driving in parking lot at low speed we lost brakes happen to hit person in front. This has been a continuous problem to point we are scared to even use the truck to go to store. Took it to Firestone. They told me it was the master cylinder. So they replaced that, replaced the front rotors and pads, did a fluid exchange abs as well? Don’t know what that is. On the internet there is tons of this issue. I even see GMC 1500 is having this issue and there is a recall for the recalibration electric brake controller? …”
NHTSA complaint #11478276, filed 2022-08“SERVICE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. Faulty control in the dash. Known issue per mechanic but no recall issued. Safety issue as trailer brake may not function properly when towing as a result”
NHTSA complaint #11505276, filed 2023-02Related 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.
- 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 | 1 | 20% |
| 2025 | 5 | 29% |
| 2024 | 11 | 22% |
| 2023 | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 | 4 | 13% |
| 2021 | 5 | 25% |
| 2020 | 7 | 14% |
| 2019 | 4 | 31% |
| 2018 | 6 | 43% |
| 2017 | 5 | 38% |
| 2016 | 6 | 32% |
| 2015 | 4 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 19% |
| 2006 | 2 | 18% |
| 2005 | 10 | 42% |
| 2004 | 14 | 58% |
| 2003 | 3 | 43% |
| 2002 | 9 | 45% |
| 2001 | 16 | 44% |
| 2000 | 12 | 46% |
| 1999 | 9 | 47% |
| 1998 | 4 | 33% |
| 1997 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Sierra 3500
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 GMC Sierra 3500
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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