2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 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.
“Brakes and brake rotors screech excessively when moving from park, forward or backwards and while braking at stop lights and stop signs. Reported to dealer and mercedes - no action. Concerned that brakes may fail at a critical time or that rotors will be damaged beyond repair and cause failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10936611, filed 2016-12, 8,000 miles“I bought a new 2016 model (feb. 2016), around nov 2016, the rotors started making squeaking noise when backing up, so I took to dealer to diagnose. At first, they couldn't find the issue but after reading on the merc forum, I took the car back to dealer (jan. 2017), asked to check the rotors (not just the breaks), found the issue and I paid for this repair. Fast forward, jan 2018, brought the car back because the same squeaking sound came back. I called merc customer service, s/w irene , and she said they are aware of the issue and she will work with dealer to see if they can fix w/o fee. …”
NHTSA complaint #11065248, filed 2018-01Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 10155140Feb 20, 2019Brake squeal at front axle
- 10154017Jan 25, 2019ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
- 10135720May 2, 2016Brake squeal on front axle at low temperatures
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 15% |
| 2016 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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