2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems
Compared with other GMC Sierra 1500 years
More complaints than typical for this model
89/100 2.5× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 2.5× that of a typical GMC Sierra 1500 year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 148 of its 658 complaints were filed by the end of 2021.
- Most reported problem: Engine failure: lifters, oil leaks, seized engine (388 complaints, median 69,500 mi).
- 10 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2016, 2017, 2018
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 658filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 14,250miles, 222 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 10campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4–5 / 5stars overall, 8 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl RWD · 17 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 report two broad clusters of problems: brake and stability-control warnings that can leave the truck hard to stop, mostly very early in ownership, and engine failures such as lifters, oil leaks and seizure that show up at higher mileage. Transmission complaints about rough or delayed shifting also appear throughout, sometimes within the first few thousand miles.
- Engine
Engine failure: lifters, oil leaks, seized engine
- 388 complaints (59%)
- median 69,500 mi at 6.2 yrs old (96 state mileage)
- 7 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $7,832 (median of 47 quotes)
- filed 2019–2026
Owners describe knocking or abnormal engine noise, reduced power messages, low oil pressure warnings, and in several cases the engine shutting off and not restarting. Dealers diagnosed failed lifters and camshafts, oil cooler line leaks, metal debris in the oil pan, and in some cases told owners the engine needed replacement. Several mention excessive oil consumption and being advised to shorten oil change intervals. Mostly reported between roughly 70,000 and 140,000 miles, with some oil-line leaks noted earlier.
What to check: Check the oil level and look for a fuel or coolant smell or leaks around the oil cooler lines, listen for top-end ticking on a cold start, and ask for service records showing oil changes at shorter intervals.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 60 MPH, the engine seized, nearly causing a crash. The driver was able to veer to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11653430, filed 2025-04, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the oil pressure low/turn vehicle off warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle at a near parking lot. The contact exited the vehicle and hear an abnormal noise exiting under the vehicle and saw an oil leak. The contact stated her father-in-law came to the location to add oil but the vehicle keep leaking. The vehicle was not drivable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11536563, filed 2023-08, 84,000 miles - Brakes
Brake assist and stability-control warnings, hard pedal
- 159 complaints (24%)
- median 8,100 mi at 1.3 yrs old (87 state mileage)
- 6 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $5,000 (median of 12 quotes)
- filed 2018–2026
Complaints describe a group of dashboard messages appearing together, typically 'Service ESC', 'Brake System Failure 62 MPH Top Speed', 'Service Trailer Brake System' and 'Steering Assist Reduced'. Owners say the brake pedal then becomes very firm or travels to the floor and needs heavy pressure to slow the truck, and some report the vehicle went through a stop when it would not stop. Several say dealers applied a software update, sometimes more than once, and the messages returned. Largely reported under about 13,000 miles, often shortly after startup or at low speeds.
Recall 19V889000Recall 20V055000
What to check: Ask whether the electronic brake control module software campaigns (19V889 and 20V055) were completed, and check that no brake, ESC or trailer-brake warnings appear on startup and during a test drive.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have had the 2019 SIERRA 1500 at4 with 6.2 liter engine in the shop (8) times since purchasing it in late aug 2019 for multiple issues, including the issues relating to the brake software recall. This resulted in me rolling through a stop sign without any brakes. Luckily there was no oncoming traffic. As an engineer, I have no confidence that the issue has been fixed long term by GM. My family will no longer ride in the truck with me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308229, filed 2020-02, 5,580 miles“Started truck and many services lights came on service ESC, brakes lights, steering lights all warnings. On star called and said I had a brake failure. I was backing out of driveway and could hardly stop the truck as I was approaching the road”
NHTSA complaint #11306595, filed 2020-02, 5,600 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Rough or delayed transmission shifting
- 111 complaints (17%)
- median 41,000 mi at 2.5 yrs old (44 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $6,550 (median of 10 quotes)
- filed 2018–2026
Complaints describe shuddering, hesitation, and hard shifts, especially from first to second gear after a cold start or on the first acceleration of the day. Owners say the truck bogs, revs climb, and then it slams into gear; some report the transmission stuck in a gear or an unexpected hard downshift. Dealers reportedly called it normal, performed fluid flushes or a transmission relearn, or said the calibration was not yet available. Spread from under 5,000 miles to roughly 50,000 miles, often on the first drive after sitting.
What to check: Drive the truck cold and note any shudder or delayed 1-2 shift, and ask whether any transmission fluid flush, relearn or torque converter diagnosis has already been done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Every single day I back out of my driveway and when I shift into drive and step on the gas the truck moves forward slightly and the rpms wind up but the truck bogs down like it's got a fuel clog then it shifts into 2nd at a high RPM and jerks forward like someone popped a clutch. This is a major safety issue because once this winter it happened and the real wheels spun and the back end slid out on the ice and the nose of my truck wound up in the oncoming lane of traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306758, filed 2020-02, 13,000 miles“While driving the vehicle 21oct2020 it started whining and jerking. I called the dealership to have it checked they couldn't see us, so we took it to a different Gmc dealership that said the codes had not been updated, they preformed the recall and said it should be fine. Two days later it started jerking again and shut off when stopped at a light. I took it to the Gmc dealership we bought it from on the 28oct2020 and I was told that the truck was fine, and that the diagnostics showed no problems whatsoever. …”
NHTSA complaint #11382913, filed 2020-12, 40,000 miles - Electrical system
Rear camera and infotainment display faults
- 40 complaints (6%)
- median 2,300 mi at 1.1 yrs old (27 state mileage)
- filed 2018–2025
Owners report the backup camera screen going blue, black, flickering or showing 'Service Rear Vision System', with the infotainment screen rebooting or going dark while driving. Some say dealers could not reproduce the fault or were waiting on calibration from the manufacturer; others were told the camera module needed replacement. Reported from a few thousand miles onward, including within the first weeks of ownership.
What to check: Put the truck in reverse at night and in daylight and confirm the camera image is clear and stable, and check that the screen does not drop out over a short test drive.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Excessive brightness at night on back up camera when putting truck in reverse. Glare is so bright, I can't see anything in camera or my outside rear view mirrors. I have actually gotten out of my truck to make I am not going to back into something or someone. When it is raining at night...forget it, you just guess what is back there and hope for the best. I hang a towel over it now when I back up at night, it is a $60,000.00 truck...wow.”
NHTSA complaint #11372794, filed 2020-11, 7 miles“A blue screen with the service rear vision system appeared intermittently when I put my truck in reverse. At first it would go away once the truck had restarted. I had the dealer service department check it out but they said they couldn't replicate it. The camera system is not always in a blue screen regardless if I select camera options from the infotainment menu or if when putting the truck in reverse. The dealer is currently having issues with GM providing the right calibration to fix this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11318329, filed 2020-03, 13,100 miles - Electrical system
Electrical drain, battery and charging problems
- 78 complaints (12%)
- median 6,676 mi at 1.2 yrs old (41 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $2,354 (median of 6 quotes)
- filed 2019–2026
Complaints describe the truck failing to start or power on, dead batteries, and low-voltage or 'Battery Saver' messages. Owners report the vehicle losing power even when off, and dealers replacing batteries or alternators or checking for parasitic draws, with issues sometimes returning after a jump start or software update. Reported from a few thousand miles up to about 85,000 miles.
What to check: Ask about battery and alternator replacement history and any parasitic-draw diagnosis, and check trailer wiring if an aftermarket or towing setup is installed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“1st time engine check light came on had brake control updated. 2nd did auto start and after that truck will not start. After 3 hours can start the truck but brake control traction control ABS were off. Engine has reduce power. Dealer updated the truck and check battery. 3rd time truck will not power on. After jump starting the truck it pops up all of previous message. And running board keep popping in and out and truck will still drain power ebven when off.”
NHTSA complaint #11395117, filed 2021-02, 19,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the trailer lights flashed intermittently while the vehicle is turned off. Additionally, the contact stated while driving with a trailer hitched to the vehicle, the messages Trailer Disconnected and Trailer Connected were intermittently displayed, and the running and marking lights were inoperative. …”
NHTSA complaint #11741465, filed 2026-06, 64,000 miles
Buying note. Given the reports, a pre-purchase inspection that includes a cold-start drive, a brake and warning-light check, and a review of software campaign and service records is worthwhile. Condition and records matter more than mileage alone here, since several reported issues appear both very early and well past 70,000 miles.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 658 consumer complaints for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. 222 of the complaints include a mileage, and 68% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,250 miles. Of all complaints, 13 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 12 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 1,754 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 GMC Sierra 1500 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 89 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine313 48%
- Transmission and drivetrain140 21%
- Brakes114 17%
- Electrical system95 14%
- Other or unknown45 6.8%
- Steering42 6.4%
- Fuel system27 4.1%
- Engine cooling26 4.0%
- Electronic stability control16 2.4%
- Body and structure15 2.3%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (11), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (10), Suspension (10), Vehicle speed control (10), Forward collision avoidance (8), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (8), Air bags (7), Wheels (6), Lane departure (5), Tires (5), Latches, locks and linkages (4), Seat belts (4), Seats (2).
Example complaints
Engine: “On june 2, 2020, my vehicle was in the driveway and caught fire. I'm not sure how it started. I heard a loud boom and went outside and saw my truck fully engulfed in flames. I purchased the vehicle on 11/15/2019. It had only 4015 miles at the time. The vehicle was stationary. The last time it was driven was at 4:00 pm on june 2nd and at 9:58 pm it was on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11338266, filed 2020-07, 4,015 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Upon acceleration my service ESC indicator lights came on and my brakes became nearly unusable and loose steering. I pulled into a gas station and after 5 minutes the error cleared. This happened the previous week and the dealer said they could not find any codes in the computer.”
NHTSA complaint #11288153, filed 2019-12, 8,100 milesBrakes: “After my recall was fixed my truck locked into 4 wheel drive and I lost control of all my safety features. My lights would not work. They fixed what they said was a glitch in the recall and 3 weeks later my engine light came on again and my brake system started to show lights. They recalibrated the brake system recall again.”
NHTSA complaint #11306185, filed 2020-01, 7,997 milesElectrical system: “Truck parked in morning, turned it on and multiple warnings came on, service trailer brake system,service ESC,brake system failure at 62mph,got warning from onstar that there is an issue with my antilock braking system, I took pictures of error but only could upload one.”
NHTSA complaint #11301677, filed 2020-01, 8,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
68% of the 222 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 71,799 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra 1500 · regular cab 4WD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.8% risk |
| Sierra 1500 · regular cab RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Sierra 1500 · extended cab 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · 17.4% risk |
| Sierra 1500 · crew cab 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.8% risk |
| Sierra 1500 · crew cab RWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Sierra 1500 · extended cab RWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · 17.9% risk |
| Sierra Limited 1500 · extended cab 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · 17.4% risk |
| Sierra Limited 1500 · extended cab RWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · 17.9% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2018: 5 stars overall; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra C10 2WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Sierra C10 2WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Sierra C10 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 16 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Sierra C10 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Sierra C10 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Sierra C10 XFE 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Sierra K10 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Sierra K10 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 18 | 20 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Sierra K10 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Sierra K10 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Sierra K10 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Sierra K10 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Sierra K10 4WD AT4 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Sierra K10 4WD AT4 | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,850 |
4 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V985000Dec 16, 2021Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tireCovers: GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2021, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2021
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. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels…
- 21V423000Jun 3, 2021Tires › SidewallCovers: GMC Sierra 1500 2019, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019
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.
- 21V115000Feb 25, 2021TiresCovers: GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2020, Savana 2018–2021, Chevrolet Express 2018–2021 +13 more
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 1500, GMC…
- 20V792000Dec 17, 2020Seat belts › Critical fastenersCovers: GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2021, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2021, GMC Sierra 2500 2020–2021 +6 more
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. The seat belt…
- 20V650000Oct 22, 2020Power train › Driveline › DriveshaftCovers: GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2020, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2020, Silverado 2500 2020
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle…
- 20V055000Jan 30, 2020Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assistCovers: GMC Sierra 1500 2019, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019
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). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's…
See all 10 recalls for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,754 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038468Oct 15, 2026Engine. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause a small exhaust leak at the catalytic converter inlet. Dealers are to…
- 11038463Oct 5, 2026Other or unknown. This document assists GM dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque converter replacement is necessary. The torque converter part number will be placed on order…
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037550Sep 21, 2026Other or unknown. This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036713Aug 27, 2026Other or unknown. This document assists GM dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque converter replacement is necessary. The torque converter part number will be placed on order…
- 11036196Aug 7, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue where an aftermarket autostop device or rear taillights is causing a dead battery.
- 11035709Jul 31, 2026Other or unknown. This document assists GM dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque converter replacement is necessary. The torque converter part number will be placed on order…
- 11035350Jul 23, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides information to repair the door water deflector which is not sealed properly allows water into the door jam/sill area.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
Other model years of the GMC Sierra 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 147 | 3,900 | 2 | 5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 124 | 16,000 | 1 | 5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 374 | 19,650 | 1 | 5 | 18 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 497 | 29,000 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 81 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 598 | 39,541 | 6 | 4–5 | 18 | 82 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 596 | 50,000 | 7 | 4–5 | 17 | 75 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 483 | 35,930 | 12 | 4–5 | 19 | 77 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 658 | 14,250 | 10 | 4–5 | 19 | 89 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 305 | 34,000 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 46 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 355 | 38,984 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 43 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 343 | 47,000 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 54 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 720 | 47,000 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 76 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 743 | 55,000 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 76 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 116 | 70,000 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 107 | 60,440 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 284 | 55,250 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 16 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 168 | 63,750 | 4 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 234 | 72,750 | 4 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 381 | 75,000 | 2 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 263 | 73,462 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 145 | 52,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 177 | 70,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 212 | 60,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 180 | 75,000 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2002 | 166 | 80,000 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 140 | 97,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 181 | 90,506 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 158 | 107,000 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 59 | 80,500 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 83 | 82,500 | 3 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 5 | 132,500 | 0 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 13 | 129,775 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
All GMC Sierra 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 report two broad clusters of problems: brake and stability-control warnings that can leave the truck hard to stop, mostly very early in ownership, and engine failures such as lifters, oil leaks and seizure that show up at higher mileage. The issues reported most often: Engine failure: lifters, oil leaks, seized engine; Brake assist and stability-control warnings, hard pedal; Rough or delayed transmission shifting.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 658 consumer complaints for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 313 complaints (48% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 140.
Has the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 4–5 out of 5 stars overall, across 8 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 (Sierra C10 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 reported?
Among the 222 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,250 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 71,799 miles; 68% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.