2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 658 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 658 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate was occasionally opened unexpectedly while driving at various speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure might be related to an unknown recall that included vehicles or model year 2021-2025. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11688847, filed 2025-09, 123,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate opened inadvertently. Additionally, the contact stated that the tailgate failed to lock or unlock manually. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11597870, filed 2024-07, 83,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tailgate independently opened. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was acknowledged, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under recall or warranty. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11615059, filed 2024-09“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and making a right turn, the tailgate erroneously opened causing a metal toy to fall out of the truck bed onto the highway. The toy was run over by a second vehicle causing damages to the front-end of the vehicle and destroying the toy. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). …”
NHTSA complaint #11629641, filed 2024-12Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 5 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 10 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 23 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology