2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 38,984 miles. The words owners use most often: “trailer brake” (16% of reports).
- 100service brakes complaints
- 38,984median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Trailer brake: mentioned in 16 of 100 complaints (16%)
- Vacuum pump: mentioned in 14 of 100 complaints (14%)
- Pedal hard: mentioned in 8 of 100 complaints (8%)
- Almost hit: mentioned in 6 of 100 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 100 complaints, 10 mention a crash.
GMC Sierra 1500 service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 14 | 3% | 28,550 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 28 | 5% | 9,700 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 23 | 4% | 21,270 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 49 | 10% | 6,400 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 107 | 16% | 7,000 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 40 | 13% | 11,500 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 100 | 28% | 38,984 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 100 | 29% | 44,261 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 219 | 30% | 55,500 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 139 | 19% | 68,190 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 2% | 33,295 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 5% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 2% | 61,752 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% | 116,000 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 16 | 6% | 90,100 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 | 40 | 28% | 78,500 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 | 33 | 19% | 89,240 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 | 43 | 20% | 89,900 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 55 | 31% | 89,863 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 64 | 39% | 100,000 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 40 | 29% | 110,356 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 40 | 22% | 115,000 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 30 | 19% | 152,446 |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 2% | 167,525 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 4% | 111,087 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:wheel speed sensor/tone ring; electronic stability control (esc)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I loose brake pedal at low speeds seen gm has recall for vacuum pump but shows mine not in recall
I was test driving this 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT and experienced issues while braking. Issues with brakes as the vacuum level drops the brake assist decreases which meant I had to use excessive force to get the vehicle to stop. No warning light, nothing to tell me there is a low pressure brake. This…
2017 GMC Sierra almost hit a parked car in the store parking lot. Pedal was hard push down . Also when moving truck around in my yard at times the pedal is hard other times sounds like there is Air in the lines. Truck has all new Brakes and Rotors all the way around. I pull a Camper and Side x Side…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 GMC Sierra 1500s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 (28% of the 354 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 service brakes?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 38,984 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “trailer brake”, in 16 of 100 complaints, followed by “vacuum pump” (14).
Other 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
- Power Train problems (118)
- Engine problems (58)
- Electrical System problems (54)
See all 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 problems or service brakes problems across all Sierra 1500 years.