NHTSA complaint: 2024 GMC SIERRA 1500 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated he drove across four lanes of traffic and regained control of the vehicle. The contact stated that as he was slowing for a traffic signal, he again depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated that the pedal went to the floorboard, and the vehicle would not stop. The contact stated no warnings illuminated. The contact stated that his vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that there were scratches on his front bumper and no damage to the other vehicle. There were no injuries, and the police were not called. The contact stated that both vehicles were able to drive away. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the master brake cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation