2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 140about this part
- Share
- 21%of 658 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,525miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 140 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, 21% of the 658 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,525 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“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“The transmission shifts hard from reverse to drive. Also from 1st to 2nd when accelerating and from 2nd to 1st when decelerating. The jerk from the hard shift feels like the vehicle has just been rear ended by another vehicle and his LED me hitting objects with the vehicle numerous times. This has been going on since I purchased the truck in august of 2019 and has continued. I've taken the vehicle to the dealer who has explicitly stated that the protocol is to notate the issue only. No investigation beyond that has or will be performed.”
NHTSA complaint #11300195, filed 2020-01, 2,300 miles“First feeling was, I was driving in a parking lot going maybe 5 miles an hour and I felt a vibration in the brake pedal. Pulled onto the main road and approached a stop light when the truck stopped a little hard as I was depressing the brake pedal. As I started pressing on the gas when the light turned green, I was traveling around 35 MPH or so, when the truck came to a complete stop in which myself & passenger were slightly thrown forward due to the abrupt stop for no apparent reason. The vehicle in back of me nearly rear ended me due to the abrupt stop the truck did. …”
NHTSA complaint #11353099, filed 2020-09, 18,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V650000Oct 22, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2020, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2020, Silverado 2500 2020
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017255Mar 25, 2025This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering…
- 11014622Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014621Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014353Feb 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
- 11014044Feb 3, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11011436Oct 10, 2024This Preliminary information communicates for Technicians installing a Service Replacement Transmission Assembly to contact Technical Assistance to make sure unit is not suspect…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 24% |
| 2025 | 28 | 22% |
| 2024 | 73 | 19% |
| 2023 | 92 | 18% |
| 2022 | 113 | 19% |
| 2021 | 145 | 24% |
| 2020 | 99 | 20% |
| 2019 | 140 | 21% |
| 2018 | 131 | 43% |
| 2017 | 118 | 33% |
| 2016 | 84 | 24% |
| 2015 | 99 | 14% |
| 2014 | 69 | 9% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 24 | 8% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 12% |
| 1997 | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
313 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 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