repaired · 2023 Q4
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 GMC Sierra 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 663 owner complaints about the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-985 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 has problems
663 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
318Engine6 crash/fire/injury
141Power train2 crash/fire/injury
107Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
95Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
42Steering
26Engine and engine cooling
24Fuel/propulsion system
16Electronic stability control (ESC)
15Structure
10317 other systems13 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 318 | 6 |
| Power train | 141 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 107 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 95 | 4 |
| Steering | 42 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 26 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 24 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 16 | 0 |
| Structure | 15 | 2 |
| 17 other systems | 103 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Seat belts
Risk. If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury…
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repaired · 2022 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Risk. A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
76kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 48 engine complaints. 67% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 33% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
12under 30k miles32under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
31 owners mentioned a cost$10,000median
Middle half: $6,550 – $12,250
Power train
8 owners mentioned a cost$7,466median
Middle half: $5,043 – $8,540
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Sierra 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 safety ratings
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-274
In owners' words
What Sierra 1500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1. The engine has failed. Yes it is available upon request. 2. My safety was put at results because the vehicle loss power/pressure as I was driving. 3. Yes the problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. 4.The vehicle has been inspected by an ASE Certified Mechanic. 5. The engine…
I was driving my 2019 GMC Sierra Denali with a 6.2 L engine down the highway suddenly heard loud noises coming from the engine pulled over and called for a tow truck to take the truck to the dealership for inspection. The dealership told me the engine was blown and that I would need to get a new…
Catastrophic Engine Failure/Engine Seized at Highway Speed We were driving on a two lane highway at approximately 55 mph. We had just left home and only gone 20 miles. All of a sudden pressing the gas pedal did nothing and after a few seconds the truck died. I was able to move over a foot or two…
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