How many brake complaints does the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 129 brake complaints for the 2017 Sierra 1500, which is 30% of the 429 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?

Yes. Two NHTSA recalls cover brake issues: 19V761000 for EBCM reprogramming and 19V645000 for a vacuum pump problem affecting brake assist.

At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2017 Sierra 1500?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 46,000 miles.

Did brake failures on the 2017 Sierra 1500 cause crashes?

NHTSA data ties 14 crashes to brake complaints on this model year, though no fires or injuries were reported.

Do the recalls fully fix the brake problem?

Some owners reported brake failure recurring even after the recall repair was performed, according to NHTSA complaint narratives.

2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 129 brake complaints for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 30% of all complaints filed for the year, with 14 crashes and no fires or injuries. Median mileage at failure was 46,000 miles, and two related NHTSA brake recalls (19V761000 and 19V645000) cover vacuum pump and EBCM programming issues.

Brakes complaints: 129; 30% of 429
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brake pedal suddenly turns hard and unresponsive at low speed, causing the truck to fail to stop while parking or backing up.
Vacuum pump loss reduces brake assist during hard or repeated braking at highway speed, leading to collisions when traffic slows ahead.
Front passenger side wheel locks up unexpectedly around 50 mph, sometimes causing the vehicle to spin or jackknife an attached trailer.
Brakes fail at very low speed (under 5 mph) with the pedal dropping and ABS triggering, even after recall repair work was completed.
Owners report the brake pedal going to the floor with no stopping power, resulting in rear-end or frontal collisions.
A 'service brake assist' warning appears on the dash at the same time the brakes fail to respond.

When 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 30, 2017, latest Oct 27, 2025.

129 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q3 to 2025 Q4; peak 2023 Q1 (14).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 GMC Sierra 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 Sierra 1500 model year

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

20107 (3%)
201121 (6%)
201215 (10%)
20138 (5%)
2014201 (24%)
2015250 (32%)
2016118 (31%)
2017129 (30%)
201848 (15%)
2019124 (18%)
202060 (13%)
202124 (4%)
202231 (5%)
202317 (4%)
202412 (3%)
20256 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 129 brake complaints for the 2017 Sierra 1500, which is 30% of the 429 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?: Yes. Two NHTSA recalls cover brake issues: 19V761000 for EBCM reprogramming and 19V645000 for a vacuum pump problem affecting brake assist.
At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2017 Sierra 1500?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 46,000 miles.
Did brake failures on the 2017 Sierra 1500 cause crashes?: NHTSA data ties 14 crashes to brake complaints on this model year, though no fires or injuries were reported.
Do the recalls fully fix the brake problem?: Some owners reported brake failure recurring even after the recall repair was performed, according to NHTSA complaint narratives.