2019 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 662 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (317), Power Train (141), Service Brakes (115).
Key takeaways
- 662 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 | 317 | 48% |
| Power Train | 141 | 21% |
| Service Brakes | 115 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 95 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 45 | 7% |
| Steering | 42 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 26 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 16 | 2% |
| Structure | 15 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 2% |
| Suspension | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| 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.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-11-05
1. The engine has failed. Yes it is available upon request. 2. My safety was put at results because the vehicle loss power/pressure as I was driving. 3. Yes the problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. 4.The vehicle has been inspected by an ASE Certified Mechanic. 5. The engine light came on in the ...
Engine - filed 2026-11-04
I was driving my 2019 GMC Sierra Denali with a 6.2 L engine down the highway suddenly heard loud noises coming from the engine pulled over and called for a tow truck to take the truck to the dealership for inspection. The dealership told me the engine was blown and that I would need to get a new replacement engine. I b...
Engine - filed 2026-11-01
Catastrophic Engine Failure/Engine Seized at Highway Speed We were driving on a two lane highway at approximately 55 mph. All of a sudden pressing the gas pedal did nothing and after a few seconds the truck died. I was able to move over a foot or two but there was really not much shoulder. We were blocking traffic. I t...
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More for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
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.