2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

100Service Brakes complaints

28.6%Of all 350 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN114 · 32.6%

SERVICE BRAKES100 · 28.6%

ENGINE56 · 16%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM51 · 14.6%

Unspecified / other35 · 10%

Share of the 350 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“Stiff brake pedal at low speeds and brake assist error message”NHTSA complaint 11421920 — filed 06/22/2021

“LOW SPEED BRAKING ISSUE. WAS IN A PARKING LOT TRYING TO PARK MOVING ABOUT 1 OR 2 MPH. TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP AND IT WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11408316 — filed 04/15/2021

“ON 9/2019 THEY SUPPOSEDLY DID THE REPROGRAM TO FIX THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING ISSUE ON MY TRUCK. IT IS NOW DOING THE VERY SAME ISSUE AGAIN…”NHTSA complaint 11398454 — filed 03/01/2021

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500: 100 of 350 complaints on file (28.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 have in total?

350 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.