2019 GMC Sierra 3500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,237miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 GMC Sierra 3500, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,237 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Driving to work. Power steering went out and braking system seem to be ineffective. Instrument panel service light came on with the battery indicator displaying battery charging system fault.”
NHTSA complaint #11390458, filed 2021-01, 9,470 miles“I purchased my vehicle in 2019. Since then, I have had several issues. I've had to replace the coolant reservoir, DEF heater/pump and twice changed the number 8 injector plug. The warning light came on just after the warranty went out. The code reader read the ambient sensor and no sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #11661793, filed 2025-05“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to switch lanes, the side-view cameras failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a disconnected wire from the side-view cameras. The wire had poor connection, which caused the cameras to fail due to low voltage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the part to repair the vehicle was no longer manufactured. The failure mileage was 53,004. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #11753630, filed 2026-07, 53,004 milesRelated recalls
- 21V496000Jul 1, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax…Covers: GMC Sierra 3500 2017–2019, Sierra 2500 2017–2019, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2017–2019 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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.
- 11014222Jan 28, 2025This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11012027Dec 18, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are found to have a back-up alarm inoperative during the Pre-Delivery…
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2025 | 3 | 18% |
| 2024 | 16 | 31% |
| 2023 | 4 | 14% |
| 2022 | 7 | 22% |
| 2021 | 4 | 20% |
| 2020 | 9 | 18% |
| 2019 | 3 | 23% |
| 2018 | 2 | 14% |
| 2017 | 3 | 23% |
| 2016 | 2 | 11% |
| 2015 | 6 | 19% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 22% |
| 2011 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 13% |
| 2005 | 3 | 13% |
| 2004 | 5 | 21% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2019 GMC Sierra 3500
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 GMC Sierra 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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