86 complaints reported

2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
86
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Oct 2025

I loose brake pedal at low speeds seen gm has recall for vacuum pump but shows mine not in recall

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2025
Oct 2025

2017 GMC Sierra almost hit a parked car in the store parking lot. Pedal was hard push down . Also when moving truck around in my yard at times the pedal is hard other times sounds like there is Air in the lines. Truck has all new Brakes and Rotors all the way around. I pull a Camper and Side x Side at times so this is scary.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jun 2025
Oct 2025

My 2017 GMC Sierra Brakes started acting up a slow speed it would seem like there were no Brakes or Pedal would push very hard. I pulled into a parking space at the store and it was like I had no Brakes had to push pedal very hard and Thank god there wasn’t a car in front of me because I would have hit it. The truck has new front and back Brakes and Rotors put. The truck was throwing some codes and 3 out of the 4 codes pointed to faulty Vacume pump. I pull a camper and sometimes a side x side so this is very concerning and I hoping to get this expense covered by Recall like all the other Models with the same issues. I really don’t know why my truck isn’t being Recalled. This has been a good truck for me no complaints tell this.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2025
Aug 2025

I was slowing down in a parking lot to park. I applied the brake and the pedal was very stiff and the vehicle wound not stop. I finally stood on the pedal and it acted as though the antilock activated and started shuttering. It finally stopped without damage. A warning of service brake assist displayed on the dash. This began to happen about 3 months ago intermittently, but now is a more frequent action. I have not taken it to the dealer and thought of replacing the brake vacuum pump but don't know what to do. Any assistance you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a great day! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2025
Jul 2025

I was test driving this 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT and experienced issues while braking. Issues with brakes as the vacuum level drops the brake assist decreases which meant I had to use excessive force to get the vehicle to stop. No warning light, nothing to tell me there is a low pressure brake. This could result in a fatality if a small animal or child walks/runs in front of the truck while truck is moving forward or backwards at low speeds. The dealer doesn’t acknowledge any recall on this vehicle because it isn’t noted as such with GM. I worry that all of the other recalls (4 others) may be an issue too, which include Frontal Airbags not deploying during an accident, faulty wheel sensor causes opposite wheel to engage and cause the vehicle to pull to one side, fuel leak, and child seat anchoring restraint instructions not included in the owners manual.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jul 2025
Jul 2025

The vehicle has no power assist when at low RPMs and is a hazard that may cause an accident.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2025
Feb 2025

Brakes at low speed do not work well, causing extended braking distance. Looks to be a previous vacuum brake pump issue, but is no recall on it now.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Nov 2025
Jul 2024

At low speeds I have no brakes.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2024
Jan 2024

The incident occurred on [XXX]. My vehicle has 54,571 miles on it. The power brake assist function failed. I was backing into a parking space at a local fast food chain and experienced near brake failure. I had to stand, nearly full body weight pressure, on the brake pedal to get my truck to stop at very slow speed. I, again, backed a short distance of a couple of feet at the most and experienced the same issue when I tried to stop. I placed the vehicle in PARK and turned the engine and ignition key off, thinking the system possibly needed to reset. I started the truck and drove forward, very slowly, to another parking space and applied the brakes. I experienced near total brake failure again. I had my truck into Brogden GMC in Olathe, Kansas on [XXX], for general maintenance and a “brake pressure recall.” I had experienced a slight brake pressure issue on a couple of occasions prior to the recall. After the recall service was performed I did not experience a braking concern for some time. I did experience “soft braking” a couple of times after the recall was performed and attributed it worn brakes. On [XXX], at 50,596 miles, I upgraded my brakes by installing a Power Stop Z36 brake kit with slotted rotors and ceramic pads. I have not had a repeated experience of soft braking or brake failure until the [XXX] incident that I am currently reporting. It appears to me that the earlier recall did not completely address the brake failure issue with my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 pick-up. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2024
Jan 2024

When I hit the brakes it has no stopping power, hard to push brake pedal and when sitting at a complete stop it has been known to start going even though I have foot on brake.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2024
Jan 2024

THE AFFECTED VEHICLE IS A 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500 4X4 CREW CAB TRUCK WITH LESS THAN 34K MILES. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TODAY THE BRAKES BECAME VERY HARD, LIKE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKES. FELT LIKE THERE WAS A LOSS OF VACUMN. AT SLOW SPEED IN REVERSE THE BRAKES "SHUDDERED" WHEN APPLIED. HAVE NOT TAKEN IT TO A DEALER AS IT JUST HAPPENED WHILE TRAVELING. CHECHED FOR INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOMS ONLINE AND FOUND GM HAD INITIATED A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE SO I CHECKED THE NHTS WEB SITE TO SEE IT MY VEHICLE HAD A RECALL. SYSTEM INDICATED 0 UNREPAIRED RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE. SO WANTED TO REPORT THE ISSUE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2024
Nov 2023

It takes quite the amount of force to stop the vehicle brake pedal started feeling spongy and seems like it doesn’t have enough pressure constantly I have no brake fluid leaks or air in my lines it all comes down to the brake booster it seems like and I know a few vehicles had this problem but mine says it wasn’t but I believe it has been affected.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2023
Oct 2023

I am experiencing hard brake pedal and/or brake fade when attempting to apply the brakes. Their is a recall for this problem on other models, however my truck model year is not included for some reason. This has occurred on multiple occasions and has nearly caused an accident on those occasions. My truck also began to roll out of a parking spot and I had extremely hard brake pressure but no response from the brakes.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Sep 2023
Sep 2023

At low speeds the brake pedal gets hard and it feels like the antilock brake system is activating, I believe this is the issue with the Brake booster vacuum pump. GM isn't calling this a safety issue.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Sep 2023

The trailer brake system is displaying a warning. The truck has less than 50,000 miles and the tow option has never been used. I am told that it would be risky to use it without repair. this is a safety issue that should be a recall. I have checked and there are thousands with the same issue and it has gone on for years without being addressed by GM or NHTSA. It's time to step up and take care of this situation. There is no telling how many have been injured or killed by this. if nothing is done I will approach someone in the media.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Sep 2023

My 2017 GMC Sierra is experiencing similar issues with excessive force required, vibration in brake pedal at low speeds, and delays in stopping as found on 2018 and up trucks and SUVs. I notified the dealership about a year ago about the issue and it potentially being linked to the recall and they said it wasn't and they would have to charge me to inspect and repair. The issue can obviously lead to an accident if the brakes continue to worsen and fail. Also abrupt stopping at low speeds doesn't work efficiently putting anyone who steps out in front of my vehicle or stops abruptly in front of me at risk. A couple of times there was a diagnostics alert sent to my email stating an "issue with the antilock braking system was detected". There are already accidents reported with 2018 and up vehicles because of this issue. I feel the recall for the 2018 and up vehicles needs to be extended to 2017 vehicles to prevent accidents.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2021
Aug 2023

Service Trailer Brake System Defaulting and is taking more time to stop my 2017 GMC Sierra Truck.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Aug 2023
Jul 2023

Brakes intermittently quit working at slow speeds. Sometimes while pushing on the brake pedal, the brakes don't respond, I have to increase the force placed on brake pedal. There is also a pulsating sensation at the pedal like the ABS is being applied, even though I am traveling at slow speeds, and it takes much longer to stop the vehicle. There are no warning lights that come on and there is nothing on the message center stating there is an issue. Has happened multiple time, usually in a parking lot, or in stop and go traffic. Also has happened when vehicle is in Reverse. Have never had the issue at highway speeds.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Apr 2023
Jun 2023

Brakes do not work a low speeds such as in parking area very hard to press brake pedal to stop vehicle.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
May 2023

When pressing the brakes a few time at a low speed Iose brake power. There is already a recall out for this model but not my vin. This is my recall issue Brake Assist Decreased Due to Vacuum Loss

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Aug 2022
Apr 2023

While parking I was backing up to straighten the truck in the space. When I went to stop I noticed that "normal" pedal pressure was not stopping the truck and I could tell vacuum was not available to boost the brakes, causing me to have to "stand on the pedal", almost causing me to hit the car behind me. I purchased the truck used four months ago and when checking recalls the nhtsa says none are open so I assume it has been addressed but didn't fix the issue obviously.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Mar 2023

Backing up no brake assist and very hard to stop, not all the time but once happened going down boat ramp...

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Mar 2023

The brake line in the middle of the car broke because it's rusty, and all brake fluid is out, vehicle not braking

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2023
Mar 2023

2017 GMC Sierra K1500 with 59,xxx miles. Recently noted braking issues with vehicle in parking lots or at slower speeds. The brakes are difficult to engage. I do not notice this issue when driving at higher speeds. On 3/27/23, I backed the vehicle out of my driveway and had a near miss collision as it was very difficult to engage the brakes and stop the vehicle. After the near miss, the brakes, calipers, and rotors were inspected and all were in good working condition. I contacted the dealership where the vehicle was purchased. The representative from the dealership informed me that this braking issue was addressed as a previous recall for N192268490 ZPSR (Product Safety Recall) on 5/24/21. On 5/24/21, I took the truck into the dealership for another issue and this recall was addressed at the same time. I was not having any issues with the brakes at that time. The representative informed me that the recall was closed on the truck, and they now charge $200/hr if I want to bring the vehicle in for service. The current braking issues appear directly related to the reported braking recall issue that was reportedly repaired on 5/24/21. The vehicle is not safe to drive and would appreciate assistance from the NHTSA to safely resolve the issue.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2023
Feb 2023

Low speed brake assist failure in traffic.. Caused me to bump the person in front of me... Then a few days later I got the "service brake assist " on my dash.. Then my gmc app sent me a service soon warning... 2017 gmc sierra denali at 62500 miles.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023

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The 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 has 86 Brakes complaints on file. 8 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.