2019 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 640 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (300), Power Train (136), Service Brakes (115).
Key takeaways
- 640 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 300 | 47% |
| Power Train | 136 | 21% |
| Service Brakes | 115 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 95 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 | 7% |
| Steering | 42 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 25 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 16 | 3% |
| Structure | 15 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 2% |
| Suspension | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-20
The vehicle has experienced repeated Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction warnings that appear related to a prior GM recall for ESC malfunction codes. These warnings occurred before and after dealer repairs. The ESC malfunction may have affected other safety systems. I was involved in two separate accidents ...
Engine - filed 2026-09-17
Driving vehicle at normal speeds and engine suddenly shut of and stopped in the road. would not restart. Had to get it towed to dealer who diagnosed problem as a seized up engine and need a new engine replacement
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-16
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle came to a full stop to allow wildlife to cross the road. Upon accelerating, the engine made an abnormal banging noise. The contact stopped to inspect the vehicle and observed an engine misfire while idlin...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.