How common are brake complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Brakes are the top complaint area for the 2017 model, making up 226 of 836 total complaints, or 27%.

Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Yes. Recall 19V761000 covers EBCM reprogramming for a vacuum pump issue, and recall 19V645000 covers a related vacuum pump problem affecting brake assist; GM addressed both with free dealer reprogramming.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 43,500 miles for brake-related complaints on this model year.

Did the brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA lists 24 crashes and 5 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2017 Silverado 1500, with no fires reported.

How does the 2017 Silverado compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2017 model's 27% brake complaint share is lower than 2016 (35%) and 2015 (34%) but higher than 2018 (21%) and later years.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 226 of 836 complaints (27%) on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with a median failure mileage of 43,500. Two related recalls (19V761000 and 19V645000) cover a vacuum pump/EBCM issue tied to reduced brake assist at low speed.

Brakes complaints: 226; 27% of 836
Crashes reported: 24
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 43,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners describe increased brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances at low speeds, sometimes ending in a collision.
Several report the brake pedal going to the floor or feeling rock hard with little to no stopping power, especially while backing up or parking.
Some drivers say braking force becomes excessive or unpredictable at low engine RPM, making it hard to modulate stopping.
Multiple owners were told by dealers or GM that a faulty vacuum assist pump or brake assist pump was the cause, separate from any recall at the time.
One owner reports the same low-speed brake failure occurred while towing a travel trailer, resulting in a crash.
Several complaints describe rear-end or low-speed collisions where the brakes reportedly failed to respond in time.

When 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 28, 2017, latest Apr 29, 2026.

226 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q4 (19).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

NHTSA 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Brakes652,967 vehicles
Service brakes
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Brakes3,456,719 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
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.
Remedy: 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.

Brakes complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201034 (8%)
201147 (7%)
201227 (10%)
20139 (2%)
2014447 (29%)
2015400 (34%)
2016280 (35%)
2017226 (27%)
2018111 (21%)
2019210 (19%)
2020119 (16%)
202146 (6%)
202259 (9%)
202325 (7%)
202411 (4%)
20255 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?: Brakes are the top complaint area for the 2017 model, making up 226 of 836 total complaints, or 27%.
Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?: Yes. Recall 19V761000 covers EBCM reprogramming for a vacuum pump issue, and recall 19V645000 covers a related vacuum pump problem affecting brake assist; GM addressed both with free dealer reprogramming.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 43,500 miles for brake-related complaints on this model year.
Did the brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA lists 24 crashes and 5 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2017 Silverado 1500, with no fires reported.
How does the 2017 Silverado compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2017 model's 27% brake complaint share is lower than 2016 (35%) and 2015 (34%) but higher than 2018 (21%) and later years.