NHTSA Complaint #11669035 — 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11669035
Vehicle 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
Component SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State AZ

Consumer Description

On March 10, 2025, I was driving down a residential street, about 40 mph, when the "Brake System Failure, 42 miles top speed," indicator light came on. Seconds later, I was approaching a stop sign and pressed down on the brake pedal. The brakes failed and the brake pedal went directly down to the floor. Luckily there were no other vehicles around and i was able to coast through the stop sign. I continued to coast until the truck stopped on its own and I was able to shift the gear into park. I've checked for recalls on my truck for this issue and did not find any. There is a similar issue with the GMC 2500 and 3500 series. Perhaps the issue is broader than expected.

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