2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 658 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 658 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I were driving at low speed and all 4 wheels locked causing the vehicle to suddenly stop without notice. I almost got rear ended. I had to put vehicle in park and turn off and turn back on to get it to move. Again it did the same thing stoping with brakes locking suddenly, almost causing an accident in middle of road. There was no warning at all.”
NHTSA complaint #11521625, filed 2023-05“Were driving and vehicle repeatedly suddenly braked in the middle of interstate or highway without any warning. We are so traumatized, and scared of this vehicle. It has happened before. Dealership says there is nothing they can do. This could have caused our life. GMC should be held accountable.”
NHTSA complaint #11532538, filed 2023-07“I received a brake control module warning alert. The alert indicated my ABS system was subject to failure and required a software patch. I see that the exact issue I had was subject to a recall of 463,000 similar year and model vehicles. Despite the identical issue, it being related to a failure of their software the Gmc website and my dealer refused to cover my vehicle claiming it was not part of the recall”
NHTSA complaint #11413944, filed 2021-04“Question #1- “Service Trailer Brake System”-“Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care”-Brake System Failure 43 MPH Top Speed”-“Service ESC” Question #2- I experienced a Complete loss of braking ability, myself, a friend and, a coworker, as well as the properties around me where placed at risk. Question #3 Not yet I am having towed to the dealer today. Question #4 Not yet the vehicle will be towed to the dealer where I purchased it today. Question #5 Not my knowledge I do not recall any warning lights.”
NHTSA complaint #11550005, filed 2023-10“I put my truck in break. Service mode to replace the brake pads. I began changing the pads And could not get the piston to retract all the way, I hooked uon a c clamp to retract the piston. In the event i moved the rotor to another spot and the brake service mode turned off and the piston extended. My fingers nearly got caught in the caliper. When put in brake service mode, it should not automatically extend when turning the rotor. Someone will get hurt bad at some point in a swrvice garage or at home when wirking on brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11555831, filed 2023-11Related service bulletins
- 11011406Oct 1, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert"…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4% |
| 2025 | 11 | 9% |
| 2024 | 14 | 4% |
| 2023 | 14 | 3% |
| 2022 | 24 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 14 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
313 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
140 complaintsBrakes
114 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 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.
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