2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, 4% of its 479 total complaints. One crash was reported, with median mileage at failure of 28,550. A related recall (24V674000) covers the electronic brake control module.
- Brakes complaints
- 17
- 4% of 479
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 28,550 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Warning lights flash and a message reads "Brake System Failure" with vehicle top speed limited to around 62 mph, sometimes leaving the driver with little or no braking power on the highway.
- Some drivers report the brake pedal going to the floor with power assist gone, forcing manual braking to stop the truck.
- Rear brakes have been reported to lock up suddenly at highway speeds between 65 and 75 mph with no warning.
- The electric parking brake has been reported to engage on its own while towing, causing damage on the driver side.
- The truck has been reported to jolt forward unexpectedly while decelerating to a complete stop.
When 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 29, 2023, latest Aug 19, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
- NHTSA 24V674000Sep 12, 2024Brakes449,671 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
Brakes complaints by Sierra 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2023 Sierra 1500, which is 4% of its 479 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Yes. Recall 24V674000, reported September 12, 2024, covers the electronic brake control module and is fixed with a software update, delivered over-the-air or by a dealer.
- Did the brake problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to the brake complaints on this model year.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 28,550 miles.
- How does 2023 compare to other Sierra 1500 years for brake complaints?
- The 2023 model's 4% brake-complaint share is much lower than peak years like 2015 (32%) and 2016 (31%), suggesting fewer reported brake issues relative to those years.