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2019 Gmc Sierra 1500 — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2020 to Dec 2019
The most reported issue is engine problems (166 complaints). 12 complaints involved crashes. 3 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (10)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V115000
Component: TIRES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V889000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V888000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.
Risk: An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192273510.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V792000
Component: SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
Risk: If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V055000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V814000
Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192270600.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V423000
Component: TIRES
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V985000
Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V650000
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
Risk: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V868000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 548)
Engine →9 issues
Your truck stalled while at work and wouldn't restart, with the check engine light coming on. The dealer found that a camshaft gear spun on the camshaft shaft, shearing a locator pin and throwing off valve timing, which prevented the engine from building compression. The dealer recommended engine replacement due to extensive internal damage to the camshaft, and your warranty had expired.
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Your truck's engine lost power unexpectedly while you were driving in traffic with your daughter in the vehicle. This happened around 10,000 miles after you purchased the engine in October 2025, and the issue is currently under NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA25-007. The engine suddenly stopped providing propulsion, which is a serious safety concern when driving on busy roads.
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Your truck's 6.2L engine suddenly seized and shut off while driving with no warning light on the dashboard, causing you to stall and roll over a curb. This unexpected engine failure created a dangerous driving situation. The engine will likely need to be replaced or rebuilt due to internal damage from the seizure.
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While driving on Interstate 35 in Texas, your engine suddenly locked up and had to be towed to the dealership. The dealership confirmed the oil level was adequate and your oil had been serviced just two weeks prior. The engine appears to have seized despite proper maintenance, which is unusual for a 6.2L engine at 149,752 miles. Diagnosis and repair will likely require the dealership to disassemble the engine to determine the cause of the lockup.
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Your engine shut off while you were driving, which also caused your steering wheel to lock up and become difficult to turn. This caused you to lose control and drive onto a curb into someone's yard. This is a serious safety issue that could result in injury to yourself or others. The problem may require engine diagnostics and steering system inspection to determine the root cause.
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Your engine warning light came on along with 'Service ESC' and 'Service Parking Brake' messages, and the engine started smoking. The dealer diagnosed a faulty valve lifter that needs to be removed and replaced, which can cause engine damage if ignored. This repair is estimated to cost around $7,000, though a recall may apply to your truck model.
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While driving your 2019 GMC Sierra at 119,000 miles, your engine suddenly made a loud bang, began shaking violently, and started backfiring and misfiring. The dealer diagnosed a rod failure with camshaft damage and performed a $12,000 repair, but the engine completely failed again after only 20 miles on a test drive. Your truck now requires a complete engine replacement, and you're waiting to hear the total cost.
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Your engine's lifters and camshaft have failed twice. This is a serious internal engine problem that affects how your engine operates and will require professional repair to replace the failed components.
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Your engine's oil pump solenoid isn't working properly, which your car's diagnostic system flagged with code P06DD. This component controls oil flow to keep your engine lubricated. If left unrepaired, this could lead to poor engine performance or potential damage from inadequate lubrication.
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Power Train,engine →2 issues
Your oil cooler line is leaking, which means engine oil is dripping from the line that cools your oil. If this line completely detaches, your engine could seize and stop working while you're driving, which is a serious safety hazard. A dealership confirmed the leak after inspection, and GM has identified your vehicle as part of a recalled batch under Program N192220080. The fix will involve replacing the faulty oil cooler line with the correct part.
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Your engine shut down without warning while driving on the highway, and it wouldn't restart. After towing to a mechanic, the engine was found to have seized bearings in the lower end, requiring a complete engine replacement even though the vehicle had proper fluid levels and didn't overheat. The repair cost approximately $10,800 plus additional towing and travel expenses.
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Power Train →2 issues
Your engine oil cooler lines failed suddenly, causing significant oil loss and creating a safety risk of engine seizure while driving. This is a known manufacturing defect affecting the crimp joints where rubber hoses connect to metal tubing, which GM has acknowledged in their customer satisfaction program. GM refused to cover the $2,171.58 repair cost because your vehicle exceeded the 36,000-mile warranty, despite the defect being independent of mileage. The repair will involve replacing the failed oil cooler lines and hoses with new ones to restore proper oil circulation to the engine.
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Your transmission is shuddering and shifting hard, similar to a problem that led to a complete transmission replacement six months ago. Even after the replacement and adjustments at multiple dealerships, the new transmission is experiencing the same shuddering issue. The fix may require another transmission replacement, reprogramming, or a recall service if your vehicle qualifies.
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Unknown Or Other,engine →1 issue
While driving at 30 mph in the city, your engine suddenly lost all oil pressure and seized up. A mechanic found that the oil cooler pressure supply line had failed — specifically, the connection where a steel line attaches to a rubber hose wasn't crimped tightly enough, causing the rubber hose to separate and dump all the oil out of the engine. The repair will likely involve replacing the oil cooler pressure supply line and ensuring proper crimping of the connection.
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Power Train,engine,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
While driving on the highway, your engine lost power and ran roughly with jerky shifts and unpredictable behavior. The dealer diagnosed a stuck valve lifter that requires a complete engine replacement. You've learned this is a known issue with the L87 engine in your model year, and it may signal early crank bearing failure similar to problems covered under recall in later model years. Fixing this will require removing and replacing the entire engine.
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Engine And Engine Cooling →1 issue
Your vehicle suddenly shut off while driving at 45 mph, displaying a "Low Oil Pressure - Shutoff Engine" warning message. A mechanic determined the problem was a failed rod bearing in the engine. At 105,000 miles, this is considered an engine failure that may require significant repair or replacement of internal engine components.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic →1 issue
Your brakes suddenly seized while driving without any warning lights appearing, nearly causing two crashes. The dealer reset your brake module software, which temporarily fixed the problem, but the same issue returned about a month later. When you brought it back, the dealer couldn't identify or resolve the problem and advised you to disable safety features and keep driving—which you understandably refused to do. A brake module software reset or replacement, and possibly a thorough diagnostic of your hydraulic brake system, will likely be needed to prevent this from happening again.
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Vehicle Speed Control,engine →1 issue
Your engine's Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) system caused engine lifters to fail and bend a pushrod, which damaged the camshaft. This failure triggered problems with your traction control and brake systems, compromising their function. The damage occurred without warning signs beforehand. Repair will likely require engine disassembly and replacement of the damaged internal components.
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Engine,lane Departure →1 issue
Your 2019 GMC Sierra is making a rattling or tapping noise from the engine that you can hear while idling and when driving at 45 mph, even though no warning lights appear on the dashboard. Additionally, the blind spot warning system on both side mirrors has stopped working completely. The dealership service department should inspect both issues to determine what's causing the engine noise and repair or replace the faulty blind spot warning system.
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Wheels →1 issue
Your truck came with 17-inch wheels instead of the 18-inch wheels that were supposed to be on it according to the description. You're concerned this mismatch could cause ABS (anti-lock braking) problems while driving. The manufacturer has been notified of the issue, but your truck hasn't been repaired yet. You may need to have the wheels replaced with the correct 18-inch size to match the vehicle's specifications.
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