2019 GMC Sierra 2500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 ranks 15th of 21 model years with a complaint index of 30 and a Good verdict. It has 32 complaints, 7 recalls, 3 fires and 1 injury, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 34% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 Sierra 2500 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 32
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (34%)
- Engine8 (25%)
- Fuel System6 (19%)
- Brakes5 (16%)
- Other4 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (6%)
- Seat Belts1 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report fires starting behind the dash or near the console, sometimes while the truck was parked and unoccupied.
- Center console wiring for a charging pad reportedly melted and shorted out the electrical system.
- Some drivers noticed HID headlights shaking when closing the door or hitting small bumps, even with very low mileage.
- Owners describe a ticking noise from the engine while driving on a vehicle bought with low mileage.
- Drivers report the low coolant and diesel exhaust fluid warning lights coming on while climbing a hill, followed by the truck entering limp mode.
- One owner reported diesel fumes entering the cabin at a stoplight due to a fuel leak near the engine.
2019 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V325000May 21, 2026Airbags4,315 vehicles
Air bags
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.
- NHTSA 26V166000Mar 19, 2026Airbags2,819 vehicles
Air bags
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V432000Jun 26, 2025Airbags1,658 vehicles
Air bags
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.
2019 compared with other Sierra 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 Sierra 2500 a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th out of 21 model years, with an overall Good verdict relative to other Sierra 2500 years.
- What are the most common problems on the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 34% of all reports (11 complaints), followed by Engine at 25% and Fuel System at 19%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2019 Sierra 2500, covering airbags, the fuel system, and engine block heaters, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
- Were there any fires reported on the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500?
- NHTSA complaints include 3 fire reports for the 2019 Sierra 2500, mostly tied to the electrical system, with 1 injury and no crashes reported.
- How does the 2019 Sierra 2500 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 30, the 2019 model sits in the middle of the pack; years like 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2018 score better with Best verdicts, while 2015, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025 are rated Avoid.