Model year
2019 GMC Sierra
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Sierra for 2019. Under the matched names SIERRA 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, and SIERRA DENALI, NHTSA lists 17 recalls and 729 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for SIERRA 1500 are ENGINE (313), POWER TRAIN (137), SERVICE BRAKES (107). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 15–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 443 complaints
- 2001 264 complaints
- 2002 249 complaints
- 2003 206 complaints
- 2004 188 complaints
- 2005 117 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 59 complaints
- 2008 68 complaints
- 2009 37 complaints
- 2010 34 complaints
- 2011 43 complaints
- 2012 29 complaints
- 2013 39 complaints
- 2014 101 complaints
- 2015 53 complaints
- 2016 6 complaints
- 2017 61 complaints
- 2018 371 complaints
- 2019 729 complaints
- 2020 622 complaints
- 2021 668 complaints
- 2022 673 complaints
- 2023 555 complaints
- 2024 534 complaints
- 2025 177 complaints
- 2026 167 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2019. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA 1500 | 10 | 658 | 2 |
| SIERRA 2500 | 7 | 32 | 0 |
| SIERRA 3500 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| SIERRA DENALI | 0 | 26 | 0 |
Recalls for SIERRA 1500
21V985000 · Dec 16, 2021
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…
21V423000 · Jun 3, 2021
TIRES:SIDEWALL; 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.
21V115000 · Feb 25, 2021
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,…
20V792000 · Dec 17, 2020
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; 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…
20V650000 · Oct 22, 2020
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.
20V055000 · Jan 30, 2020
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…
19V889000 · Dec 12, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS…
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…
19V888000 · Dec 12, 2019
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…
19V814000 · Nov 14, 2019
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…
18V868000 · Dec 6, 2018
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…
Complaints for SIERRA 1500
658 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 13, fire flag on 3, injury field 12, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for SIERRA 1500
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE25001 | Loss of motive power due to engine failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL; ENGINE | Jan 16, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| EA25007 | Loss of motive power due to engine failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL; ENGINE | Oct 23, 2025 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| 1500 PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | — |
| 1500 PU/EC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 2500 PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | — |
| 2500 PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | — |
10 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra LTD C15 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra LTD K15 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra K10 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra K10 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Sierra K10 4WD AT4 · 6.2L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Sierra K10 4WD AT4 · 5.3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra C10 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sierra C10 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Sierra C10 XFE 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sierra C10 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra C10 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Sierra K10 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
10 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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