2019 GMC Sierra 2500

▲ Better than typical

2019 GMC Sierra 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:13:00.722Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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

2019: 31 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	1
1997	14
1998	15
1999	36
2000	47
2001	134
2002	134
2003	160
2004	143
2005	115
2006	66
2007	83
2008	63
2009	31
2010	10
2011	63
2012	30
2013	46
2014	30
2015	89
2016	59
2017	37
2018	35
2019	31
2020	73
2021	49
2022	42
2023	28
2024	96
2025	24
2026	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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My center console wires for the charging pad broke and shorted out causing wires to burn and short the whole system out

NHTSA ODI report, 20251201

The manufacturer placed two 12v batteries to start the truck with one being located on the passenger side just in front of the cowl of the cab.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250613

Vehicle was last driven on June 23 2024 and parked in my driveway. On the evening of June 29 2024 my horn was blowing in my truck at around 10:30. While I was walking out to the vehicle it was in flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240629

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

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MAKING TICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE WHEN IN MOTION.NEW CAR. BOUGHT TWO MONTHS AGO WITH 40000 MILES

NHTSA ODI report, 20200119

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191211 — engine

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an...

Remedy: GM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began December 11, 2019.

Campaign 19V328000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220404 — equipment

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord.

Remedy: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords.

Campaign 21V496000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230621 — fuel system, diesel

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Campaign 23V047000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241108 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267.

Campaign 24V756000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250718 — 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.

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.

Campaign 25V432000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260416 — 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.

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.

Campaign 26V166000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260624 — 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.

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.

Campaign 26V325000 — check if this car was fixed