2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 658 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,416miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 658 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,416 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“You can constantly feel a bump,clunk & transmission slip when going from reverse to drive. This is dangerous as I was pulling a small boat and it came off the hitch hitting the trucks tailgate and causing damage to it. This will happen seconds after drive is already engaged. After 3rd time I took to dealer the mechanic gave me a Gmc memo that states that this is normal for this model truck to do this. Mechanic stated GM has known about this issue for years. Are you kidding me ? Sounds like poor engineering. I was never told this would happen pre purchase or I would of never bought the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286443, filed 2019-12, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed with her in the front passenger seat, he noticed that the vehicle in front of his had stopped. The contact stated that her husband immediately depressed the brake pedal, causing the vehicle to forcefully stop. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt pretensioner failed to retract, causing her to hit the back of her head against the headrest. The contact stated that she sustained neck injuries but did not seek medical attention. …”
NHTSA complaint #11540495, filed 2023-08, 73,833 miles“System that failed was the air bag system , Yes it can be available for inspection with notification, My family and friend were put at risk when the air bag system deployed in a parked car and seat belt restraints were deployed pulling them back into the seats , not moving and no other cars around it or near it went off Randomly it was NOT IN AN ACCIDENT , injuring the 3 occupants. The problem is still pending , At the dealer, and General motors has been notified . …”
NHTSA complaint #11430979, filed 2021-08Related recalls
- 20V792000Dec 17, 2020General 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…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2021, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2021, GMC Sierra 2500 2020–2021 +6 more
- 19V814000Nov 14, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2020, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2020, GMC Sierra 2500 2020 +3 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 | 19 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
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 27, 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