Bad Pedal Position

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 · August 5, 2015

Yes as far as it will go, but raising the gas makes them closer together.

Once your muscle memory adapts to the new locations you'll find that with the seat adjusted they will seem lower.

I pull the telescopic wheel all the way out and move the seat back a little this way the pedals are farther away.

You'll also find if you lower the front of the seat all the way and adjust height of the rear of the seat you can keep your heels on the floor and with the pedals at the right locations it's much easier to navigate the pedals

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Not everybody has the telescoping wheel. Also I don't like the feeling when the seat back is higher than the front of the seat, makes me feel like I'm about to fall out of the seat. I would hate the seat to be like that when I'm riding country roads, especially the once up in Virginia. I need the front of my seat higher than the rear of it so I feel more "planted" in the seat, especially since it's bucket seats.

I don't have a problem with the pedal positions, just pointing those out lol.

irish4life8911 · August 5, 2015

Ive always liked the pedal spacing horizontally on GMs. But I'm 6', 240 lbs, power lifters build, with size 14 boots. So I kinda need the extra space. Never really paid attention to the difference in height though.

I would try what the one guy said

Lower your pedals as low as possible

Then disconnect the power wire to the brake pedal adjuster.

Then use your pedal adjustment switch to raise your pedals, but it will only raise your gas pedal.

Spurshot · August 5, 2015

This is embarrassing lol, but here it goes...

As ghetto as this is... The picture below shows my pedal set-up for the last two months.

Yes, that is a rubber door-stop attached to my gas pedal with two zip-ties.

It sux that I had to resort to this on a 55K car. But, it has helped tremendously and only costs $5!!! My pedals are perfectly aligned now.

I still think this is part of the issue. Some people want a car and buy a fancy truck and expect it to be like fancy cars of similar cost. I'm guilty of it in in a lot of ways. But, when I'm tromping around in size 12 hunting boots caked with mud, the pedals make more sense. Guys that hunt, farm or other industrial/commercial users, have different needs than you and I when we have our Florsheim penny loafers on commuting to work.

If GM were to offer more configurations, it'd raise costs.

You might look at just the gas pedal extension from this outfit.

If lateral spacing is still too large for your liking, you could have a clamp on steel piece made to extend the right side of the brake pedal. Or if you want to permanently modify it, have a piece welded to the pedal. But keep in mind you'd probably want to replace that modified part with a OEM part before selling the truck. The OEM brake pedal part is $65.

Edited August 5, 2015 by spurshot

GsBowtie · August 5, 2015

I'm 5'4" and find the pedal location and spacing no problem. But I've driven a lot of trucks, some medium and heavy truck also. I don't find the spacing any different than other trucks I've owned.

Agree with the post about the brake pedal feel on the truck. In the past i have always felt GM products were "under braked" not so with my 15 silverado. They feel strong and were strong when pulling a heavy load on vacation. Yes i have trailer brakes but the truck cab rear and bed were loaded with gear. Despite that i never had any brake fade on the downgrades. I always felt like there was plenty of pedal left. Just my .02. But GM got the brakes right on these trucks

67ChevyRedneck · August 5, 2015

Glad the PO figured out a solution, but this is something I had never thought of or considered.

I drove my GMT800 for 11 years without ever thinking about the pedals or spacing, and I jumped into my brand new 2015 like nothing had changed (drivability wise - but holy crap what a better truck!) So the spacing and depths are completely "normal" to me. I'm 5'8".

The brake pedal feel on my GMT800 was like a sponge. They have a very nice feel in the 2015. Firm, yet I don't feel like my face is going to go through the windshield if I hit them too hard.

Edited August 5, 2015 by 67ChevyRedneck

Spurshot · August 6, 2015

My GMT800 2500 had the best brakes I've driven. Very confidence inspiring. I do know the GMT800 1500 had puny brake calipers and rotors in comparison. I may be using my 2500 brakes as my reference on this 1500, which may be slightly unfair.

Mrr9 · June 30, 2019

On 8/5/2015 at 1:18 AM, bass mechanic said:

I have the same frustration, and for me it is a safety issue. any other vehicle has always had the pedals closer in height. the problem is I used to bump my foot on the brake when lifting from the gas. safety issue to say the least as in a panic maneuver I may not be able to get to the brake in time after another attempt.

so here is what I did for both my 14 and my 15

1. move the pedals all the way to the floor

2. disconnect the speedo cable that adjusts the brake height

3. move the gas pedal forward while the brake stays at the lowest position.

4. press memory button and hold the memory setting 1 or 2 depending on what driver preset you use until it beeps 2 times.

you'll find the truck a lot easier to drive and the throttle more responsive since you don't have to reach so far to press it and youll find the brake and gas are a lot closer to each other.

the only other option is to remove the brake pedal and find a way to bend it more straight. I am just waiting for someone to die because the brake pedal is positioned too high and the NTSB gets involved so GM will actually listen.

I've complained about this several times and even GM customer service from this forum suggested I contact my local dealer which I have done with no follow-up on their end.

I have a fix so my issue is resolved. honestly I don't know why anyone needs to move the pedals anyway. unless your wife is very short!

Hey Fellow Sierra Owners,

First off, sorry to resurrect a dead topic. I just bought a new Sierra, and I really love the car except for the high brake pedal height Vs the gas pedal.

I tired following Bass Mechanics steps, however for the life of me I cannot find the speedo cable that adjusts the brake height as mentioned in item 2.

Best Regards,

16LT4 · June 30, 2019

Mjulezjr88 · February 12, 2021

I agree with the op. When I'm driving my truck in the city for long periods of time, my right asscheek feels overworked from lifting so high to reach the brake pedal. Also my right inner thigh is a little sore almost like I have a knot in it.

Mjulezjr88 · February 12, 2021

I agree with the op. When I'm driving my truck in the city for long periods of time, my right asscheek feels overworked from lifting so high to reach the brake pedal. Also my right inner thigh is a little sore almost like I have a knot in it.

Mjulezjr88 · February 12, 2021

I agree with the op. When I'm driving my truck in the city for long periods of time, my right asscheek feels overworked from lifting so high to reach the brake pedal. Also my right inner thigh is a little sore almost like I have a knot in it.