The brakes have a loud piercing screech when brakes are applied. It started out as an occasional noise and now it is constant. I have contacted mb customer service as well as the dealership where I purchased my vehicle. All admit that mb is aware of the issue but have no fix or solution. It is well documented with several complaints on all of mb social media sites. I am being told this is not…
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class brakes problems
severe 26 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
26
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
1crash
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 26 brakes complaints filed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class we track for brakes problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 26.
Owners have filed 26 brakes complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
Screeching brakes when car is put in reverse. Typically occurs in cold weather. Mercedes said they are aware of the issue but no fix is available. Mercedes says occurs when vehicle has approximately 20k miles on them.
Brakes and brake rotors screech excessively when moving from park, forward or backwards and while braking at stop lights and stop signs. Reported to dealer and Mercedes - no action. Concerned that brakes may fail at a critical time or that rotors will be damaged beyond repair and cause failure. *tr
Brakes have gone from squeaking to deafening squeal and do not seem to stop as quickly. Very spongy. Dealer says they wont have replacement parts for months. Concerned we shouldnt be driving the car and dont trust the dealer to be truthful
I purchased a brand new 2016 Mercedes benz glc300 in december of 2015. Over the past 6 months, the vehicle has begun making a terrible screeching noise when I lightly press the brakes while in reverse. The noise has gotten so loud and painful to the ear that I reflexively take my foot of the brakes causing me to roll backwards faster than necessary. I recently took the vehicle in for its…
Brakes started to squeal when backing up at slow speeds. This progressively got worse over a couple of months, until it is now extremely loud. It seems to be worse when it is cold. 3 Mercedes-benz dealers have all said it is a known issue and to standby for a permanent fix. Started at about 5,000 miles on car, now have about 6500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-benz glc 300. While driving and depressing the brake pedal, the contact heard a squealing noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 26 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 19 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 3,000 and 8,000 miles, with the median around 6,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 3,000; a quarter make it past 8,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Mercedes-Benz/GLC-Class.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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