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2019 GMC Sierra 1500: recalls and problems

10 recalls and 645 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

10recalls
645complaints
13crashes reported
3fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine305 · 47%
  • Power Train135 · 21%
  • Service Brakes107 · 17%
  • Electrical System94 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other44 · 7%
  • Steering41 · 6%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling25 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System23 · 4%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)16 · 2%
  • Structure15 · 2%

What owners report

Engine

6.2 liter engine failure @ just over 100,000 miles. prior to 100k miles i had taken to the dealership for sporadic loss of oil. they confirmed that the oil had been upgraded previously as instructed by gm so must be another source of the leak. engine locked up while driving down the road. had to have the vehicle towed and the mechanical said the motor is shot, and related to lower camshaft bearing issue. the only

Engine

2019 gmc sierra denali 6.2l , back in march 2026 my motor seized up , waited for a month for a new motor replacement that i had to pay out of pocket for 12k+, finallyy got my truck back mid may! , fast forward to [xxx], lifters and cam went out had to get replaced, i only driven under 5k miles since the motor replacement (the motor i payed for came with a 3 year warranty) , also over a months waiting… [xxx], i receiv

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

Often blows blue smoke and oil out exhaust, and uses more engine oil that would ever be expected, especially when pulling a load. i took it to rusty drewing gmc dealership in jefferson city, missouri, and they told me everything was fine, that they could not find a problem.

Engine

The contact owns a 2019 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that while driving at speeds above 60 mph, the vehicle lost power and decelerated to approximately 10 mph, with a knocking sound coming from the engine. the vehicle was driven off the highway and taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the engine had experienced internal damage to the #4 lifter and a bent #4 pushrod and damag

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sierra 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.