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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 655 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the engine (50% of complaints, typically around 84,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Sierra 1500 model year since 2000 and has 10 recalls.
Most common 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Engine
328 complaints · 50%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2019 GMC sierraâ 1500. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the oil pressure low/turn vehicle off warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle at a near parking lot. The contact exited the vehicle and hear an abnormal noise exiting under the vehicle and saw an oil…
The contact owns 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while reversing and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted to park(p), turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the starter was replaced, and the…
Transmission
140 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
The contact owns a 2019 GMC sierra. The contact stated that while shifting gear, there was an abnormally loud banging sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle failed to shift into gear properly. The wheels were slipping and pulling while driving at various speeds. While driving on the road, there was an abnormal…
Driving at roughly 3 miles per hour in 4 wheel high on a gravel road.the axle broke and the tire collapsed. I strongly believe something is defective. (maybe a weld issue?)
Brakes
114 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
After my recall was fixed my truck locked into 4 wheel drive and I lost control of all my safety features. My lights would not work. They fixed what they said was a glitch in the recall and 3 weeks later my engine light came on again and my brake system started to show lights. They recalibrated the brake system recall…
Truck parked in morning, turned it on and multiple warnings came on, service trailer brake system,service ESC,brake system failure at 62mph,got warning from onstar that there is an issue with my antilock braking system, I took pictures of error but only could upload one.
Electrical
95 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, wiring, instrument panel.
After my recall was fixed my truck locked into 4 wheel drive and I lost control of all my safety features. My lights would not work. They fixed what they said was a glitch in the recall and 3 weeks later my engine light came on again and my brake system started to show lights. They recalibrated the brake system recall…
Truck parked in morning, turned it on and multiple warnings came on, service trailer brake system,service ESC,brake system failure at 62mph,got warning from onstar that there is an issue with my antilock braking system, I took pictures of error but only could upload one.
Other or unspecified
44 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 6,500 miles.
The backup camera on the infotainment system is blindingly bright at night. When you put the truck in reverse the backup camera pops up on the infotainment screen and blinds you making it a huge safety hazard as you cannot see anything out your mirrors. This needs corrected so there is a brightness control to allow…
Back up camera gets fuzzy and has lines going through the screen when I hit the brakes. This is a safety issue as my nephew ran behind my truck and I could not see him.
Steering
42 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles.
Brand new truck, denali, 10k miles, started vehicle with multiple warning sounds/lights, dash read "brake system failure 62mph top speed", service trailer brake system", steering assist is reduced drive with care" service ESC", power steering was very tough to steer, braking was super reduced with full weight on brake…
Service power steering warning appears on dash and all power steering is lost. First time the power steering went out I was driving over railroad tracks. The second and third time the power steering went out it was mid turn and it force my truck off the road because I didn't expect it to happen.
Fuel system
26 complaints · 4%I am a heavy highway construction inspector for wvdoh and while working on I 81 sb in martinsburg, wv this morning around 2:00 am while performing my duties I attempted to pull out of my lane closure into traffic when my truck literally got stuck halfway out into live traffic. It was as if I was stomping on the brakes…
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at undisclosed speeds, the engine was idling low, and the vehicle hesitated like it would stall. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light on several occasions, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the…
Stability control
16 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles.
Upon acceleration my "service ESC" indicator lights came on and my brakes became nearly unusable and loose steering. I pulled into a gas station and after 5 minutes the error cleared. This happened the previous week and the dealer said they could not find any codes in the computer.
Truck parked in morning, turned it on and multiple warnings came on, service trailer brake system,service ESC,brake system failure at 62mph,got warning from onstar that there is an issue with my antilock braking system, I took pictures of error but only could upload one.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
Wheels and tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed february 7, 2022. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n212346510.
Full defect summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2021 gmc sierra 1500 and silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
Wheels and tires: sidewall
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. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 25, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n212336230.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Wheels and tires: 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. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 22, 2021. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n212329050.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt4, xt5, escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet suburban, tahoe, traverse, gmc yukon, yukon xl, 2018-2021 chevrolet express, gmc savana, 2019-2020 chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, gmc acadia, sierra 1500, and certain continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Seat belts: critical fasteners
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 in a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began january 26, 2021. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202314670.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2021 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500, 2021 chevrolet suburban and tahoe and gmc yukon xl and 2020-2021 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin december 2020. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267. Gm's number for this recall is n202314870.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 and 2020 chevrolet silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
Brakes: power assist
Risk: A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ebcm, free of charge. The recall began february 24, 2020. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267. Gm's number for this recall is n192268091.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the electronic brake control module (ebcm). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 126, "electronic stability control" and 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Electrical: 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. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the b+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the b+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. Gm issued owners an interim notification on february 4, 2020. Gm issued second notice and the recall began march 9, 2019. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267. Gm's
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (b+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the b+ cable and alternator.
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ebcm, free of charge. The recall began february 4, 2020. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267. Gm's number for this recall is n192268090.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500, cadillac ct6, and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an electronic brake control module (ebcm) software error, the vehicle's electronic stability control (ESC) and antilock brake system (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 126, "electronic stability control" and 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began december 13, 2019. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267. Gm's number for this recall is n192270600.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500, and 2020 silverado 2500, silverado 3500, sierra 2500, and sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2018. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n182198820.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500 crew cab and gmc sierra 1500 crew cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the l87 6.2l engine produced by general motors (gm). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25v-274. These engines are installed in model years (my) 2019â2024 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500, and 2021-2024my chevrolet suburban and tahoe, gmc yukon/yukon xl, and cadillac escalade/escalade esv vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a preliminary evaluation (pe25001).â gm determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. Gm issued recall 25v-274 to address the suppl
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Summary
On january 16, 2025, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in my2019-2024 gmâs full-size truck and SUV t1xx platform equipped with the l87 6.2l v8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engineâs bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On april 24, 2025, gm issued recall 25v-274 to address the concern with l8
Questions about the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (328 complaints, typically around 84,000 miles); transmission (140 complaints, typically around 30,500 miles); brakes (114 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- 10 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 16, 2021 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 1500?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Sierra 1500 model year since 2000, with 655 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.