Brake Pad Life

tanner709 · February 6, 2021

10 hours ago, tanner709 said:

Guys I have had this same issue but my troubles seem to be worse for whatever reason.

ok so I have a 2019 TB custom crew cab std bed

purchased in may 2019, no brake issues until around 40k KM(July 2020).Started getting a pulsation and expected a warped rotor.

In July 2020 the brakes were serviced and the rotors were milled flat under GM warranty. They ordered in new pads for front and rear. The recall for bad wear was done as this time as well. I didn’t realize they were killed because the advisor told me they were replaced. My bad for not verifying.

The new pads were installed in august 2020 with ~45000KM on the truck.

in January 2021 I noticed the warp was back(surprise surprise) with about 66000km on the truck. So I scheduled an appointment to see if there was any resolve seeing it was less than 6 months from my supposed brake rotor and pad replacement. A couple days later I got a brake service completed, no issues again but warp still present and I was going to accept it/live with it.

As of today I now have a brake pad monitor alarm in the DIC for worn pads AGAIN. after 6 months and only 20k KM. They are refusing to perform any work or help with this issue as they have stated “GM Canada will only do one replacement”. They want $655 for rear pad parts and install.

new aftermarket parts are $59+tax for rear pads only.

my question is; with aftermarket pads, will there be any affect on the DIC and this service wear indicator constantly being displayed? I have a potential sale on this truck, and would really like to get rid of any DIC related/warning items. (As well as fix the pads)

Bought the GM pads for $166 today and replaced them and low and behold - I still have the service brake monitor system on the DIC

brianf60 · March 29, 2022

Any update on this? I have the "Service Brake Pad Monitor" message now on my truck. 32,000 km (20,000 miles) on it. The Brake pad sensor reprogramming was done before I took delivery on it in 2019. I don't want to go to the dealer unless they are going to warranty it. I will have to pull the wheels off tonight to check the brakes but I wouldn't expect them to be anywhere close to worn out yet.

glnisbet · July 12, 2023

Just took truck "2021 Sierra 1500 into the shop for squealing noise on the driver's side. As soon as I pulled into the dealership received a "Service Brake Pad Sensor" warning. 40,000 miles and the front pads are worn out. Mostly interstate driving and very little towing 2 twice a year.