2015 GMC Sierra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 GMC Sierra, 6% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The contact owns a 2015 Gmc Sierra. The contact stated that while descending down hill at night, the low beam head light provided poor visibility. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5. Updated 03/30/15 updated 06/23/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10690231, filed 2015-02, 5 miles“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated her husband was driving when the vehicle in front of them applied the brakes unexpectedly, the driver depressed the brake pedal but failed to stop the vehicle due to the brake pedal being resistant/ rigid causing the vehicle to rear-end the other vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The driver was able to continue driving to their destination. …”
NHTSA complaint #11500249, filed 2023-01, 85,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This 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…
- 10059097Aug 24, 2015General motors: parts for most vehicles, clutch, master cylinder assembly are, required and requested, to be returned and need to reorder replacement parts using same part numbers.
- 10057969Mar 1, 2015General motors 2014-2015, chevrolet silverado, gmc sierra : service update for inventory and customer park brake bracket vehicles body harness contact expires with base warranty .
- 10057643Mar 1, 2015General motors 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado, gmc sierra: service update for inventory and customer vehicles body harness contact with park brake bracket will expires with base…
- 10113539Feb 11, 2015This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnosis and repair information to correct a customer concern of alleged no park or vehicle rolls in park or park will not hold.
- 10057649Feb 1, 2015Gmc/chevrolet: procedure in tie strap main and bcm of body harness to prevent them coming in contact with park brake bracket where exposed body harness wires in close proximity…
- 10112132Jul 28, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are equipped with 6L80 Regular Production Option Code (MYC), 6L90 Regular…
- 10112129Jul 25, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps on diagnosing and repairing vehicles that may have unwanted grade braking…
- 10112055May 6, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps on diagnosing and repairing vehicles that may have unwanted grade braking…
- 10112028Jan 24, 2014This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that there is a new DOT 3 brake fluid for the 2014 Silverado and Sierra 1500. Technician can order the new DOT 3…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | 33% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 24% |
| 2006 | 27 | 51% |
| 2005 | 37 | 32% |
| 2004 | 74 | 39% |
| 2003 | 83 | 40% |
| 2002 | 145 | 58% |
| 2001 | 150 | 57% |
| 2000 | 228 | 51% |
| 1999 | 338 | 56% |
| 1998 | 62 | 33% |
| 1997 | 67 | 28% |
| 1996 | 47 | 19% |
| 1995 | 42 | 16% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 12 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 50% |
| 1990 | 10 | 56% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Sierra
30 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Sierra
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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