2019 GMC Sierra Denali Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 27%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,393miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali, 27% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,393 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“On january 23rd I started the Gmc via the Gmc phone app and when I got in the truck pushed brake and start button and that's will gauges went crazy saying brake malfunction .steering ,speed reduced to 62 MPH and brake pedal went to floor with little to no brakes and stopped the truck turned it off and on twice before all codes cleared except now the check engine light is on . Brakes appeared to work fine after te second time of turning the truck off and on .970 miles on it!”
NHTSA complaint #11301754, filed 2020-01, 970 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 first issue is a bluetooth issue. The phone volume goes silent when I get in my vehicle. If I connect to car play, it works. I have missed important calls due to this issue. This started in july of 2019 and its not fixed yet. Gm says it apple. Apple says its GM I do not care just fix it. Second see below images. You know the issue. This happened to me 3 times. It started 12-05-2019. Then again 12-26-19 . Serviced . 1-4-2020 again. 1-18 20 again and to shop until 1-23-2020. This took a lot of my time talking with my dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11310027, filed 2020-02, 10,366 milesRelated 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.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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