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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes problems

The 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 has 229 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 25% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

229

Brakes complaints

25%

Share of year

15

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Related recalls

19V761000BrakesOctober 24, 2019 · 652,967 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

19V645000BrakesSeptember 6, 2019 · 3,456,719 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

WHILE IN MOTION THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES HARD AND IS DIFFICULT TO STOP. I BELIEVE THIS IS THE CAUSE OF A LOW SPEED INCIDENT I HAD EARLIER THIS YEAR. THE ISSUE OCCURRES MOSTLY AT SLOW SPEEDS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. IF FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILS AND THE PEDAL IS BOTTOMED OUT. IT HAPPENS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 6, 2018 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA has 229 complaints about the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes — 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the brakes: 19V645000, 19V761000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.