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2019 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

30/100

#15 most-complained of 21 Sierra 2500 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 has 32 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 30 out of 100 — #15 highest of 21 Sierra 2500 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 34% of the total). Complaints report 3 fires and 1 injury.

Complaints
32
Recalls
7
Crashes / fires
0 / 3
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System11 (34%)
  2. Engine8 (25%)
  3. Fuel System6 (19%)
  4. Brakes5 (16%)
  5. Other4 (13%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain2 (6%)
  8. Seat Belts1 (3%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)
2019 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints: complaints filed per month5May 2019Nov 2020Jul 2022Feb 2023Aug 2024Jul 2025Mar 2026
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2023 (5).

2019 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls

7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 7 recalls for the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 →

2019 compared with other Sierra 2500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Good25376—
2018Best15355—
2019Good30327—
2020Avoid90769—
2021Avoid80516—

All GMC Sierra 2500 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 ranks #15 of 21 among Sierra 2500 model years (Complaint Index 30/100, verdict: Good). It has 32 complaints and 7 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (11 complaints), engine (8 complaints), and fuel system (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 28,729 miles.
Does the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500, most recently reported 2026, covering airbags, fuel system, other, and engine.

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.