How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?

NHTSA lists 49 steering complaints for the 2019 Sierra 1500, which is 7% of the 671 total complaints filed for that model year.

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

No related recall is listed in the data for the steering issue described in these complaints.

At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up on the 2019 Sierra 1500?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 8,100 miles.

Did the 2019 Sierra 1500 steering issue cause crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to steering complaints for this model year, with no fires or injuries reported.

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

The 2019 model's 7% share of steering complaints is lower than 2014 (19%), 2015 (11%), and 2016 (12%), but similar to 2017 (7%) and 2020 (8%).

2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 49 steering complaints for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, 7% of its 671 total complaints, with 3 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 8,100 miles. No related recall is listed for this steering issue.

Steering complaints: 49; 7% of 671
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 8,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden loss of electric power steering assist while driving, sometimes returning to normal after the vehicle is turned off and restarted.
Multiple owners report the power steering failing alongside brake system failure warnings, ESC service alerts, and a message limiting top speed to 62 mph.
Some complaints describe steering assist reduction messages appearing at startup, with the truck feeling very hard to steer immediately after.
One owner reported repeated loss of steering that GMC told them to address by shutting off the vehicle for 20 minutes before restarting.
A separate complaint describes a front wheel collapsing at the ball joint during a low-speed turn, which the owner linked to a front upper control arm recall on a different model year.

When 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 4, 2019, latest Apr 24, 2026.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2019 to Apr 2026; peak Feb 2020 (6).

Steering recalls for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

20103 (1%)
201111 (3%)
201210 (7%)
20135 (3%)
2014162 (19%)
201588 (11%)
201644 (12%)
201728 (7%)
201833 (10%)
201949 (7%)
202037 (8%)
202133 (6%)
202213 (2%)
202312 (3%)
20247 (2%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?: NHTSA lists 49 steering complaints for the 2019 Sierra 1500, which is 7% of the 671 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?: No related recall is listed in the data for the steering issue described in these complaints.
At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up on the 2019 Sierra 1500?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 8,100 miles.
Did the 2019 Sierra 1500 steering issue cause crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to steering complaints for this model year, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2019 Sierra 1500 compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2019 model's 7% share of steering complaints is lower than 2014 (19%), 2015 (11%), and 2016 (12%), but similar to 2017 (7%) and 2020 (8%).