1997 GMC Sierra 1500 service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that after engaging the brakes and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that he replaced the hubs, rotors…”
filed Jan 5, 2012
“Brake lines are severely corroded. Luckily there was no accident. Also own an 87 & 83 mercedes benz, no issues with corrosion on any fuel or brake lines. Brakes are the most important system on a vehicle. Gm should be made to fix this, this is negligent corporate behavior. *kb”
filed Dec 29, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.