2019 GMC Sierra Denali Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali, 19% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,400 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.
“After starting vehicle using the mygmc app, I received the following warnings: 1. Service trailer brake system 2. Steering assist is reduced drive with care 3. Service ESC 4. Brake system failure 62 MPH top speed 5. Check engine light. Vehicle was stationary and I did not drive afterwards. Truck was in for service last week to complete recent recalls and replace a leaky rear window. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301709, filed 2020-01, 9,793 miles“I started my vehicle on january 7th 2020 at about 4:00pm to return home from work I received multiple warning lights and the check engine light went on. The warns read break system failure 62 MPH too speed , service ESC , steering assist is reduced drive with care , service trailer break system . The vehicle would not break properly I would estimate the breaking capacity at 30% from normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11297849, filed 2020-01, 1,403 miles“After using app to start the vehicle, I sat in the driver seat depressed the brake and pushed the start button. Immediately a warning popped up saying ESC needed service, service trailer brake, speed limited to 62mph. Additional lights illuminated including brake, traction control, ABS, and cel. Since the dash indicated that the speed was reduced I thought it would be safe to drive, however at the first turn I realized my brakes were nearly gone and I went through the intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306648, filed 2020-02, 2,000 miles“The vehicle was in for replacement back up camera module and the dealer stated that the fix for the active brake system failure recall was completed. After starting the vehicle in a parking lot, several messages displayed in the driver information center: brake system failure 62 MPH top speed, service ESC, service trailer brake system, service brake assist. Additionally, several warning lights for the ABS, parking brake, tcs, check engine light, etc were illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291764, filed 2019-12, 2,400 miles“Brake system failure 62 MPH top speed; brake warning light; check engine light; ABS light; traction control light; steering assist is reduced - drive with care; service trailer brake system.... Lights on dash as noted above. Brake pedal makes a clicking; power steering non-existent; brakes will not stop vehicle without max pressure. Happened at low speed. Bumped into cart at store before gaining control. After multiple shut downs and restarts all lights normal except check engine light. Brakes occasionally makes clicking sound without touching them. Mileage 6056”
NHTSA complaint #11298009, filed 2020-01, 6,038 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali
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.
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