2017 GMC Sierra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 33%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,117miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 GMC Sierra, 33% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,117 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Noticed mushy, vibrating brakes. Took it to tire store and was advised the brake booster and vacuum pump are bad. I've had several close calls in parking lots, as the vehicle is slow to resond to the application of the brakes. The drivers seat is also loose. It moves from side to side as I go around corners. I'm afraid it will come off the rails or worse yet, not secure me in the event of an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11311089, filed 2020-02, 70,000 miles“As I was backing up I applied my brakes and for some reason nothing happened which resulted in my hitting my wife's car and damaging her drivers side quarter panel. When I asked Gmc about the issue they said it was just an error on my part. Now I find out that there is a recall on the braking system that the pressure to the brakes may be affected. Who is responsible for the damage to her car?”
NHTSA complaint #11256321, filed 2019-09, 41,000 miles“Was driving my 2017 Gmc Sierra with my wife and young son. I went to stop at a red light and had no brakes. The brake was very hard to push and made a funny clicking noise when I shoved it to the floor. I was barely able to avoid a collision and pull into a parking lot. I noticed then, that the service brake assist light was on. The truck gave no prior warning that anything was wrong. This was a very scary situation that could have resulted in a terrible accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11172529, filed 2019-01, 36,000 miles“The past month as I push on the brakes driving on the road my steering wheel starts to shake as the brakes are being applied. Does not happen all the time has actually only happened 3 times in a month.”
NHTSA complaint #11279922, filed 2019-11, 72,000 miles“I almost killed a kid today parking for a baseball game. I was traveling slowly and parking when my brakes became hard to push and failed. Truck went over curb and toward kid putting on his cleats and not facing me. I was able to push as hard as I could and it stopped. I backed up and brakes worked again. I have 46,000 miles on the truck. I am now afraid to drive it, but it seems they are working again. If this is common, Gmc needs to take care of this. Someone will soon be hurt seriously!”
NHTSA complaint #11076600, filed 2018-03, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170424Dec 9, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This 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…
- 10161926May 30, 2019This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of pulsing, grinding, scraping noise from brakes, uneven front brake pad wear.
- 10161903May 30, 2019This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of pulsing, grinding, scraping noise from brakes, uneven front brake pad wear.
- 10161004May 13, 2019This 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…
- 10160089Apr 10, 2019N182202780 - Special Coverage Adjustment. In some circumstances, some 2014-2017 model year Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC…
- 10160125Apr 8, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to validate if the parking pawl actuator is not working as intended, causing the parking pawl to engage while driving.
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 2017 GMC Sierra
23 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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