2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#6 most-complained of 16 Sierra 1500 years
The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 has a Complaint Index of 67 with 671 complaints and 10 recalls, ranking 6th worst of 16 model years. Its verdict is Caution, driven mainly by Engine complaints (50% of the total) and Brake issues tied to a recall.
- Complaints
- 671
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes / fires
- 13 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine334 (50%)
- Transmission & Powertrain140 (21%)
- Brakes124 (18%)
- Electrical System110 (16%)
- Other49 (7%)
- Steering49 (7%)
- Fuel System25 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires22 (3%)
- Structure & Body20 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras18 (3%)
What owners report
- Air bags fail to deploy or partially detach after low-speed crashes, sometimes with smoke inside the cabin.
- Antilock brakes fail to engage on snow-covered roads, causing the truck to pull to one side and collide with guard rails or obstacles.
- Vehicles catch fire while parked and unattended, including one truck with only 4,015 miles that was fully engulfed.
- Steering locks up unexpectedly, leading to loss of control and rollover in at least one reported case.
- Engine compartment produces a burning electrical odor and smoke near the glove compartment while driving, in one case followed by an explosion.
- Trailer brake system throws a warning message and blows a fuse repeatedly even when no trailer is connected.
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V985000Dec 16, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires626 vehicles
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
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.
Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 21V423000Jun 3, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires896 vehicles
Tires:sidewall
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 21V115000Feb 25, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires33,838 vehicles
Tires
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
2019 compared with other Sierra 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 Sierra 1500 a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 6th worst among 16 model years and earning a Caution verdict relative to other Sierra 1500 years.
- What are the main problem areas for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Engine complaints make up 50% of the 671 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 77,000 miles. Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 21%, and Brakes for 18%.
- Does the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2019 Sierra 1500, covering areas including Suspension/Wheels/Tires, Seat Belts, Transmission & Powertrain, Brakes, and Electrical System. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2019 Sierra 1500 compare to other years?
- With a Complaint Index of 67, the 2019 model is worse than years like 2018 (index 20, Best) and 2012 (index 0, Best) but better than 2024 (index 100, Avoid) and 2022 (index 93, Avoid).
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2019 Sierra 1500?
- Across all reported issues, the median mileage at failure is 12,000 miles, though Engine problems specifically show a higher median of 77,000 miles.