2003 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes problems

73 complaints (46% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 76,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 73
of this car's complaints: 46%
typical mileage: 76,000
crashes: 4
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
5
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
Power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Power assist
1
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Sierra 2500 brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 26 ABS 14

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 170,000 miles · AL

Brakes are spongy not right power steering whines as do brakes

Filed Aug 6, 2017 · Brakes · 233,000 miles · ID

Brake failure upon slowing down at off ramp. Avoided accident but had total brake failure. Pulled into parking lot, checked fluid levels, were ok, tried brakes again and they were working. Have not had a problem since.have heard reports of similar nature. Some think it is a problem in the valving.hope you can find a cure.

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Brakes · 350,000 miles · MI · 1 injury

I was driving on I 75 doing 70 MPH I had to come to a sudden stop I applied brakes and there was no brakes., I ended up putting truck in the ditch to avoid serious accident. It ended both brake lines from master cylinder both blew up from corrosion these lines went to the ABS module. I was some what injured.

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · MI · crash

Abs comes on at low speed.. It increases stopping distance.. I have once rear ended a vehicle because of this. There was no damage to either vehicle.. Also my ABS light come on for a few seconds maybe two or three times a month..

Filed May 12, 2016 · Brakes · 142,000 miles · MI

Brake line failed, no brakes while heading for a red light. Drive off road till vehicle stopped. Brake line from master cylinder to ABS control , rotted out. Upon further inspection, all brake lines are rotted out. My mechanic states they all need to be replaced, it will happen again.

Filed Feb 14, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 100,010 miles · MD

Brake line rusted through and lost all braking capability. Luckly it happened pulling into my driveway and not on the highway! Fuel lines rusted through and leaking fuel puddling onto the ground.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Brakes · 119,222 miles · IN

Severely rusted brake lines that split. Main line from master cylinder to ABS module and rear line just inboard of lh rear tire. Pedal went to the floor on city street when driving.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · MN

I was moving the vehicle in the driveway when the break pedal went to the floor. The truck stopped so I got out and looked under it and saw break fluid pouring out of a break line that had completely rusted through. The former owner had already had another break line replaced because his breaks had ruptured due to the lines rusting through while driving at highway speeds and towing a fifth wheel camper. He was able to avoid wrecking and came to a stop. This truck has low miles and about 90% of its use has been during the summer so it has had limited contact with salted roads yet the entire undercarriage of the vehicle is rusting at an incredible rate. I am fortunate that I was simply moving the truck rather than hauling my camper on the highway which is it's typical use; I and/or others could have been severely injured or killed. The rusting through of the break lines is a safety issue!

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · MN

Came to intersection for turn, broke and pedal went to floor.

Filed Oct 26, 2014 · Brakes, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · NJ

Brake line leaks, brake stopped working because of rusted brake lines. Also fuel and transmission lines are rusted badly.

Questions about the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes

Does the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 73 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500, 46% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 76,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Sierra 2500 have bad brakes?

The GMC Sierra 2500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2002 (78 complaints), 2003 (73 complaints) and 2001 (62 complaints).