YearToAvoid

2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 25 fuel system complaints for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, about 4% of its 671 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 82,000 miles, and no recalls are tied to this area.

Fuel System complaints
25
4% of 671
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
82,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the engine idling low and hesitating as if it will stall during normal driving.
  • Some describe the truck jerking and then suddenly accelerating when stopped at a light with the pedal depressed.
  • One owner reported the fuel pump module sensor failed at 82,000 miles, causing a sudden loss of motive power at 62 mph with no warning light.
  • Another owner reported sudden engine failure while towing a trailer, with dashboard alerts for engine, transmission, ABS, and traction control appearing together.

When 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2019, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2019 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2019Jan 2025May 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025May 2026Aug 2026
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2019 to Sep 2026; peak May 2025 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

  1. 20107 (3%)
  2. 201114 (4%)
  3. 20124 (3%)
  4. 20133 (2%)
  5. 201417 (2%)
  6. 201516 (2%)
  7. 20169 (2%)
  8. 20178 (2%)
  9. 201811 (3%)
  10. 201925 (4%)
  11. 202026 (5%)
  12. 202136 (6%)
  13. 202228 (5%)
  14. 202336 (8%)
  15. 202421 (6%)
  16. 20256 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA lists 25 fuel system complaints for the 2019 model year, which is about 4% of the 671 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the fuel system complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 82,000 miles.
What kind of fuel system failures do owners describe?
Owners report stalling-like hesitation and low idle, sudden jerking followed by unexpected acceleration, and at least one confirmed fuel pump module sensor failure that caused a sudden loss of power while driving.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.