Parking Brake Problems of GMC Sierra 2500

GMC Sierra 2500 owners have reported 7 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake actuator (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of GMC Sierra 2500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Parking Brake problems
6
Parking Brake Actuator problems
1

Recently reported Parking Brake problems of GMC Sierra 2500

The Parking Brake problem

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the message "check service brakes now" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with electric parking brake malfunction.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Actuator problem

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while in park(p) with the parking brake engaged, the parking brake warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the parking brake would not disengage until the vehicle was shifted into reverse(r).   Read details...




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