2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 37
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 37 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake system · 31 records
- system failure · 19 records
- trailer brake · 17 records
- service trailer · 14 records
- steering assist · 14 records
- assist reduced · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 36 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Service Brakes
I was driving to work in snowy conditions and on a very slight bend on a flat public highway my truck starting sliding and as i turned the wheel and applied the brakes the usual action of antilock brakes did not work as intended allowing me to steer clear of the obstacle causing me to wreck.2018 gmc sierra 1500
Crash reported
ODI 11307995
Service Brakes
4 messages appeared on digital dash while driving. Service esc, brake system failure 62 mph top speed, service trailer brake system, steering assist reduced. I had to press brake pedal to the floor with extremely excessive force to get truck to stop. Note that none of the 4 messages state the vehicle will be extremely difficult to stop or shouldn't be driven, but rather the vehicle wouldn't exceed 62 mph. It should…
ODI 11307699
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Started truck and many services lights came on service esc, brakes lights, steering lights all warnings. On star called and said i had a brake failure. I was backing out of driveway and could hardly stop the truck as i was approaching the road
ODI 11306595
Service Brakes
My pickup started, i pulled out on road and sped up to 35 mph, when i stepped on brakes to slow down they were unresponsive, so i began pumping. They felt very hard to pump and were not slowing the truck down. Lights came on saying service brakes etc. As i coasted to try to slow down off side of road. I had to keep pumping the brakes down to floorboard and i'm not sure they were even working as i coasted safely off…
ODI 11307529
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 gmc savana. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, several warning lights illuminated in the instrument panel. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal which failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to bert ogden buick gmc 4216 us-281, edinburg, tx 78542 [redacted] to be diagnosed which was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11301717
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Truck parked in morning, turned it on and multiple warnings came on, service trailer brake system,service esc,brake system failure at 62mph,got warning from onstar that there is an issue with my antilock braking system, i took pictures of error but only could upload one.
ODI 11301677
Service Brakes
After starting my 2019 gmc sierra, i received a number of warnings including: 1. Service trailer brake system 2. Steering assist is reduced drive with care 3. Service esc 4. Brake system failure 62 mph top speed 5. Check engine light as i started to drive, i realized i had a very difficult time stopping as i had to press the brake very hard. I was in a parking lot and only going 5 - 10 mph, but still had difficulty…
ODI 11300214
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated while exiting a parking lot multiple warning lights illuminated including the abs warning light, traction control warning, service engine soon warning light, and trailer brake warning light. A message was also displayed which stated do not exceed over 60 mph. The contact stated while approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed but went to…
ODI 11300074
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I had no issues with my truck until i went and had the most recent recall done for the brakes. I since have had brake issues twice. Once, hours after having the recall done i got in my truck and started it and all the dashboard lights were illuminated and i had to push the brake pedal to the floor after accelerating. The other instance was a week later after remote starting my truck from the phone application had…
ODI 11302193
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Dear nhtsa, i recently leased a 2019 gmc sierra pickup truck. This truck is currently in the shop for the 6th time, and neither gm or the local dealership can seem to fix anything on this truck. Most recently, as yesterday i had my car in for the braking system. The dealership called me and said my truck was fixed. As i turned my truck on, the brake system light came on. I was told by the dealership to just drive it…
ODI 11297792
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced an unintended acceleration and would surge forward. The vehicle also experienced a brake failure causing the vehicle to erroneously drive. During the failure, the messages "trailer brake failure" and "do not driver past 60 mph" had massage had displayed. The local dealer bob robinson chevrolet ([redacted]. Triadelphia…
ODI 11299502
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I have a 2019 gmc sierra i took it in for recall services and took a road trip to texas once i reached tax that evening i had a brake system failure going down the highway took it into the shop and had everything looked at and check they said truck was fine and the next morning on the trip back brak system failed again and both time check engine light was on for electric problem as well. Go the truck to the dealer…
ODI 11292406
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to brake, the brake pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard. Also, the abs, check engine, brake, and differential warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the service trailer brake system, service esc, steering assist reduced, drive with care and brake system failure system top speed 62 mph messages appeared on…
ODI 11292326
Service Brakes
New truck, gmc 1500 denali, 1100 miles, started vehicle with multiple warning sounds & warning lights, dash says "brake system failure 62mph top speed", service trailer brake system", steering assist is reduced drive with care" service esc", braking was completely reduced & needed hard press on brake to try and get vehicle to stop. Very diminished braking. Vehicle was stationary in a parking lot when this happened…
ODI 11291656
Service Brakes
On two occasions the vehicle lost the power brakes function. Numerous dash alerts stating including "service esc" "brake system failure 62mph top speed" "service trailer brake system" "steering assist is reduced drive with care" along with a check engine light. The brakes pedal had to be pushed to the floor to slowly come to a stop. Both times were in a parking lot. One of which times i was moving. Dec 26th and…
ODI 11307724
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2019 gmc sierra denali 1500 crew cab. After starting my vehicle and beginning my journey home. Sever warning indications of problems came on my dashboard system. While driving, the brake failure indicator illuminated and the vehicle would not immediately stop when depressing the brake pedal. Also, several warning indicators illuminated, including the power steering, service esc, brake system failure 62 mph…
ODI 11296990
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
When i tried to drive my truck i received the below error messages and lights on my dash board: steering assist reduced drive with care service trailer brake service esc brake system failure - 62 mph top speed abs check engine brake traction control i dropped the truck off at the gmc dealer for two days, i picked it up and it was fine. I was told it was a software update. Then 7 days later i had the same errors…
ODI 11296935
Service Brakes
Brand new truck, at4, 15k miles, 5 months old. Was very cold today outside, was in a store and started vehicle remotely. Came outside to a running vehicle, sat in drivers seat and pressed start button. Noticed multiple warning sounds/lights, dash read "brake system failure 62mph top speed", service trailer brake system", steering assist is reduced drive with care" service esc". The abs, check engine, brake and…
ODI 11290101
Service Brakes
Took my truck for a recall at the gmc dealer yesterday for both seatbelt tensioner and to update the brake system. After that earlier today after a red light i got a bunch of warning lights. The warning lights for brake system failure, service esc, traction control off, and service trailer brake system came on. Brakes all of a sudden got…
ODI 11289777
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brand new 2019 gmc sierra at4, just under 14k miles. Upon starting the truck, the following warnings came on. "brake system failure 62mph top speed", service trailer brake system", steering assist is reduced drive with care" service esc" check engine" i turned the trick off, opened and closed my door, then restarted. Upon restart, everything was gone, no warnings. Approximately 1.5 miles later i was at highway…
ODI 11289409
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Brand new truck, denali, 10k miles, started vehicle with multiple warning sounds/lights, dash read "brake system failure 62mph top speed", service trailer brake system", steering assist is reduced drive with care" service esc", power steering was very tough to steer, braking was super reduced with full weight on brake to try and get vehicle to stop. Have 3 children under 3 years of age and not acceptable gmc.
ODI 11282131
Engine · Service Brakes
I have had the 2019 sierra 1500 at4 with 6.2 liter engine in the shop (8) times since purchasing it in late aug 2019 for multiple issues, including the issues relating to the brake software recall. This resulted in me rolling through a stop sign without any brakes. Luckily there was no oncoming traffic. As an engineer, i have no confidence that the issue has been fixed long term by gm. My family will no longer ride…
ODI 11308229
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was restarted the vehicle experienced a brake system failure. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate to slow the vehicle as intended. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to town and county gmc (1040 paseo del pueblo sur taos, taos nm) who reprogrammed the…
ODI 11299720
Service Brakes
Random intermittent vehicle brake failure. I have experienced random brake failure for 45 minutes at a time on my sierra. No codes or warnings are shown when it happens. Occurs while driving, and random. Condition creates an extremely hard peddle with extremely reduced braking power. Safe stopping distance is increased at least 3 fold. Vehicle brakes will start working again if truck is left parked and ignition off…
ODI 11288600
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 gmc sierra 1500. While exiting a fuel station in reverse and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the failure continued. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called orange buick gmc (located at 3883 w colonial dr, orlando, fl 32808, [redacted]) and informed them of the failure. The…
ODI 11269129
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2019 GMC Sierra 1500.
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