How common are engine problems on the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?

Engine issues make up 334 of the 671 total complaints filed for the 2019 Sierra 1500, or 50% of all complaints for that year — the highest engine share among the model years listed in this data.

At what mileage do 2019 Sierra 1500 engine failures typically happen?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 77,000 at the time of failure for engine-related complaints.

Is there a recall for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 engine?

No related recalls are listed in this data for the engine problem area, despite some owner complaints asking for one.

Have engine problems caused crashes or fires on the 2019 Sierra 1500?

NHTSA records tied to the engine problem area for this year list 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury.

How does 2019 compare to other Sierra 1500 years for engine complaints?

The 2019 model's 50% engine complaint share is higher than 2017 (18%) and 2018 (25%), though lower than 2021 (62%) and 2024 (61%).

2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 334 of 671 total complaints (50%) on the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, the highest engine share of any model year listed. Failures are reported at a median mileage of 77,000, with 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury linked to the engine area, but there are no related recalls on file.

Engine complaints: 334; 50% of 671
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 77,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine seizes or shuts off suddenly while driving, sometimes at low speed with no warning light, occasionally causing loss of steering control and a curb strike.
Owners with the 6.2L L87 engine report the motor seizing and stalling, in some cases requiring full engine replacement.
Oil pressure warnings appear followed by sudden oil loss, leaving a puddle under the vehicle and smoke from oil contacting hot exhaust components.
A pressurized oil cooler line reportedly fails, causing rapid oil loss and subsequent engine failure, described by some owners as a recurring issue on this generation body style.
Vehicles hesitate or fail to accelerate promptly at highway speeds in upper gears, sometimes traced to a transmission module needing replacement.
Electrical burning odor and smoke from under the glove compartment preceded an engine-area fire while driving at highway speed.

When 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2019, latest Sep 23, 2026.

334 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q2 (48).

Engine recalls for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200540 (13%)
200610 (5%)
200733 (10%)
200824 (5%)
200934 (12%)
201022 (10%)
201133 (9%)
201216 (11%)
201313 (8%)
201493 (11%)
201593 (12%)
201647 (12%)
201777 (18%)
201881 (25%)
2019334 (50%)
2020263 (55%)
2021351 (62%)
2022267 (46%)
2023232 (48%)
2024218 (61%)
202560 (52%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?: Engine issues make up 334 of the 671 total complaints filed for the 2019 Sierra 1500, or 50% of all complaints for that year — the highest engine share among the model years listed in this data.
At what mileage do 2019 Sierra 1500 engine failures typically happen?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 77,000 at the time of failure for engine-related complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 engine?: No related recalls are listed in this data for the engine problem area, despite some owner complaints asking for one.
Have engine problems caused crashes or fires on the 2019 Sierra 1500?: NHTSA records tied to the engine problem area for this year list 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury.
How does 2019 compare to other Sierra 1500 years for engine complaints?: The 2019 model's 50% engine complaint share is higher than 2017 (18%) and 2018 (25%), though lower than 2021 (62%) and 2024 (61%).