How common are structure and body complaints on the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?

NHTSA logs 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Sierra 1500, which is 3% of the 671 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500's body or structure issues?

No related recall is listed in the data for this Structure & Body problem area.

What body problems do 2019 Sierra 1500 owners report most?

Owners describe roof and rear window water leaks, tailgates that open or unlatch unexpectedly, bed covers detaching at speed, and peeling frame coating leading to rust.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to appear?

The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 10,000 miles, though individual reports range from very low mileage water leaks to higher-mileage tailgate and frame issues.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Sierra 1500 lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the 20 complaints, with no reported injuries.

2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, 3% of its 671 total complaints for the year. Owners most often describe water leaking through the roof and rear window, tailgates opening or unlatching on their own, and detaching bed covers. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Structure & Body complaints: 20; 3% of 671
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 10,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Water leaks into the cab through the rear window and roof seam, sometimes traced to a bad factory tack weld, with drips landing near the fuse box and wiring.
Tailgates unlatch or drop open on their own while driving or parked, in one case while towing a trailer, and some owners report the tailgate later fails to lock or unlock manually.
Hard tri-fold or tonneau bed covers detach and fly off the truck while driving at highway speeds.
The exterior frame coating peels off in spots, leading to rust on the frame underneath.
Exterior chrome trim on the front of the vehicle peels away from the body.

When 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 30, 2018, latest Dec 24, 2025.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Dec 2025; peak Jul 2024 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

201047 (22%)
201164 (18%)
201230 (21%)
201333 (20%)
201449 (6%)
201541 (5%)
201616 (4%)
201713 (3%)
201812 (4%)
201920 (3%)
202013 (3%)
202122 (4%)
2022106 (18%)
202389 (19%)
202430 (8%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?: NHTSA logs 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Sierra 1500, which is 3% of the 671 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500's body or structure issues?: No related recall is listed in the data for this Structure & Body problem area.
What body problems do 2019 Sierra 1500 owners report most?: Owners describe roof and rear window water leaks, tailgates that open or unlatch unexpectedly, bed covers detaching at speed, and peeling frame coating leading to rust.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to appear?: The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 10,000 miles, though individual reports range from very low mileage water leaks to higher-mileage tailgate and frame issues.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Sierra 1500 lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the 20 complaints, with no reported injuries.