GMC Sierra 2500 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 252 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the GMC Sierra 2500 across 26 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “brake lines” (31% of reports).
- 252service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- $1,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 23%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.
- Brake lines: mentioned in 79 of 252 complaints (31%)
- Went floor: mentioned in 37 of 252 complaints (15%)
- Trailer brakes: mentioned in 17 of 252 complaints (7%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 16 of 252 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the GMC Sierra 2500 at $1,750, and half of them between $1,350 and $2,100.
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 183 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 252 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
GMC Sierra 2500 service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 20% | — |
| 2025 Sierra 2500 | 6 | 21% | — |
| 2024 Sierra 2500 | 14 | 13% | 4,050 |
| 2023 Sierra 2500 | 3 | 9% | — |
| 2022 Sierra 2500 | 4 | 9% | 53,824 |
| 2021 Sierra 2500 | 6 | 12% | 800 |
| 2020 Sierra 2500 | 12 | 15% | 1,000 |
| 2019 Sierra 2500 | 4 | 13% | — |
| 2017 Sierra 2500 | 8 | 22% | 1,251 |
| 2016 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 17% | 20,876 |
| 2015 Sierra 2500 | 5 | 6% | 73,005 |
| 2014 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2013 Sierra 2500 | 3 | 7% | 37,500 |
| 2011 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2010 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 10% | 78,000 |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 3 | 10% | 73,900 |
| 2008 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2007 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 2% | 73,613 |
| 2006 Sierra 2500 | 24 | 36% | 60,000 |
| 2005 Sierra 2500 | 19 | 17% | 58,196 |
| 2004 Sierra 2500 | 33 | 23% | 95,500 |
| 2003 Sierra 2500 | 28 | 18% | 109,250 |
| 2002 Sierra 2500 | 32 | 24% | 120,000 |
| 2001 Sierra 2500 | 13 | 10% | 123,750 |
| 2000 Sierra 2500 | 8 | 17% | 147,897 |
| 1999 Sierra 2500 | 9 | 25% | 170,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (5)
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control modulePark outside
Model years: 2021, 2022
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub-assemblies and allow water intrusion.
Risk: Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212349181.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Model years: 2015, 2016
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Risk: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Model years: 2015, 2016
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Risk: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 20760.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." these vehicles were built with a kinked brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
Risk: If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Ongoing issues with Steering pull to right, and brake pull to hard right when applying brakes, which also turns steering wheel to right upon application. Have to keep steering wheel towards left with constant pressure to go in straight line and when braking. Driver has to be aware of changing road…
The left rear internal "top-hat" parking brake shoes suffered a total manufacturing bonding failure, causing the friction lining to completely delaminate and detach from the metal backing plates inside the rotor hub. This triggered Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C060B (Left Park Brake Actuator…
My 2025 Sierra 2500HD repeatedly displays âTrailer Brakes DisabledâService Requiredâ with a lithium- and solar-equipped trailer. The truck passes the EL-52641 simulator, but the failure occurs intermittently while towing and resets after Park or reconnecting the trailer. This closely matches…
On XXX, I was towing my camper to Copper Center, Alaska from Palmer, Alaska when my truck experienced a full transmission shut down which put the truck into "Reduced Power Mode". We descending down the road right next to Victory Bible Camp (64741 Victory Rd, Sutton-Alpine, Ak 99674) when the…
Normal driving 40mph brake failure and power steering loss. Towed vehicle to dealership
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Sierra 2500s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 252 owner complaints about service brakes for the GMC Sierra 2500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Sierra 2500 service brakes?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the GMC Sierra 2500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,750 (half paid between $1,350 and $2,100), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the GMC Sierra 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “brake lines”, in 79 of 252 complaints, followed by “went floor” (37).
Other GMC Sierra 2500 problems
- Electrical System problems (292)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (238)
- Power Train problems (202)
- Air Bags problems (169)
- Steering problems (132)
- Engine problems (128)
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