MYRModel Year Report

2019 GMC Sierra 1500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2019 GMC Sierra 1500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1994: 13 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1999: 158 complaints 1999 2000: 181 complaints 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2004 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 144 complaints 2007: 262 complaints 2008: 380 complaints 2009: 234 complaints 2009 2010: 167 complaints 2011: 284 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 737 complaints 2014 2015: 715 complaints 2016: 340 complaints 2017: 352 complaints 2018: 297 complaints 2019: 626 complaints 2019 2020: 454 complaints 2021: 540 complaints 2022: 552 complaints 2023: 439 complaints 2024: 336 complaints 2024 2025: 102 complaints 2026: 89 complaints 2026
2019: 626 complaints
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YearComplaints
199413
19953
19965
199783
199859
1999158
2000181
2001140
2002166
2003180
2004212
2005177
2006144
2007262
2008380
2009234
2010167
2011284
2012107
2013115
2014737
2015715
2016340
2017352
2018297
2019626
2020454
2021540
2022552
2023439
2024336
2025102
202689

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 47%

47% of complaints: engine — 292 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Subject: Event of engine failure • While driving on a level paved road at 15 miles per hour in a busy area my 2019 GMC Sierra Denali pickup truck stalled in the middle of a busy street.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260727

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260723

I am writing to formally log a safety concern regarding my vehicle’s 6.2L L87 engine, specifically in relation to the known defects under NHTSA’s ongoing Engineering Analysis EA25007 (previously Preliminary Evaluation PE24004).While my vehicle...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 133 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing shift pattern indicator and torque converter.

FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 115 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN SNOWY CONDITIONS AND ON A VERY SLIGHT BEND ON A FLAT PUBLIC HIGHWAY MY TRUCK STARTING SLIDING AND AS I TURNED THE WHEEL AND APPLIED THE BRAKES THE USUAL ACTION OF ANTILOCK BRAKES DID NOT WORK AS INTENDED ALLOWING ME TO...

NHTSA ODI report, 20200209

Also filed under STRUCTURE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 94 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and speedometer/odometer.

FIRE
STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 42 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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While making a righthand turn at approximately 10-15 mph, my passenger side front wheel failed at the ball joint and collapsed. Reviewing the carfax, this is the 2nd time this has happened to this vehicle (the first was on the driver side wheel).

NHTSA ODI report, 20240423

Also filed under WHEELS

Loss of steering multiple times. Very dangerous to try and drive. GMC says shut off vehicle for 20 minutes and try again. Once it worked otherwise it continued to lose power steering, either driving or turning on.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240410

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181218 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 18V868000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2019 — complaint volume: 626
R 20191213 — seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019.

Campaign 19V814000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200204 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020.

Campaign 19V889000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200224 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM).

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267.

Campaign 20V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200309 — electrical system

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary.

Campaign 19V888000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201210 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267.

Campaign 20V650000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210126 — seat belts

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021.

Campaign 20V792000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210322 — tires

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V115000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210625 — tires

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Remedy: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021.

Campaign 21V423000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220207 — tires

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire.

Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge.

Campaign 21V985000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20250116 — PE (closed 20251023)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

I 20251023 — EA (open)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (292 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (133 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (115 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V868000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V814000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V889000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V055000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V888000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V650000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V792000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V115000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V423000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V985000 (tires) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1997 ▲ 2026

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2015 ■ 2022

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FAQ

Is the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.