2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 114about this part
- Share
- 17%of 658 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,982miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 114 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, 17% of the 658 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,982 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“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 steer clear of the obstacle causing me to wreck.2018 Gmc SIERRA 1500”
NHTSA complaint #11307995, filed 2020-02, 8,200 miles“Four days after having a recall performed I was getting an error for my ecs and ABS being disabled. The truck lost almost complete control of braking. I took it back to the dealership to be reprogrammed and the same thing happened a week later. Both times this happened when the truck was first started.”
NHTSA complaint #11302770, filed 2020-01, 7,500 miles“I own a 2019 Gmc sierra denali 1500 crew cab. After starting my vehicle and beginning my journey home. Sever warning indications of problems came on my dashboard system. While driving, the brake failure indicator illuminated and the vehicle would not immediately stop when depressing the brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11296990, filed 2020-01, 5 miles“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 milesRelated recalls
- 20V055000Jan 30, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2019, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019
- 19V889000Dec 12, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2019, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019, Cadillac CT6 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11024378Sep 6, 2025This service bulletin advises the technician of a possible loose ground that may be causing customer concerns of Loss of Steering Assist and/or Loss of Brake Assist and…
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013242Jan 17, 2025This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.
- 11012938Jan 9, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular…
- 11012932Jan 7, 2025This Preliminary information communicates an issue with premature brake pad life and engineering is working on release new pad lining material.
- 11011382Nov 15, 2024This Preliminary information communicates an issue with premature brake pad life and engineering is working on release new pad lining material.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011210Oct 30, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear calipers if found packed for of mud and debris.
- 11009113Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates an issue with premature brake pad life and engineering is working on release new pad lining material.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 17 | 3% |
| 2022 | 30 | 5% |
| 2021 | 25 | 4% |
| 2020 | 55 | 11% |
| 2019 | 114 | 17% |
| 2018 | 44 | 14% |
| 2017 | 108 | 30% |
| 2016 | 106 | 31% |
| 2015 | 229 | 32% |
| 2014 | 144 | 19% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 25 | 10% |
| 2006 | 67 | 46% |
| 2005 | 50 | 28% |
| 2004 | 67 | 32% |
| 2003 | 105 | 58% |
| 2002 | 127 | 77% |
| 2001 | 108 | 77% |
| 2000 | 131 | 72% |
| 1999 | 103 | 65% |
| 1998 | 18 | 31% |
| 1997 | 18 | 22% |
| 1996 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
313 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
140 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology