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2019 GMC Sierra

Gas
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
22 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls4 critical17
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA705
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2019 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 22 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sierra C10 2WD, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for this model year, 4 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 705 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Sierra C10 2WDGasRWD2.7L 4-cyl turbo202321$2,950
Sierra C10 2WDGasRWD2.7L 4-cyl turbo192220$3,100
Sierra K10 4WDGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo192220$3,100
Sierra C10 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl172319$3,300
Sierra C10 XFE 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl172419$3,300
Sierra K10 4WDGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo182019$3,300
Sierra C10 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl152117$3,650
Sierra C10 2WDGasRWD4.3L 6-cyl162117$3,650
Sierra C10 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl152017$3,650
Sierra C10 Cab Chassis 2WDGasRWD4.3L 6-cyl151917$3,650
Sierra K10 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152117$3,650
Sierra K10 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl152017$4,550
Sierra K10 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152017$3,650
Sierra K10 4WDGas4WD4.3L 6-cyl152017$3,650
Sierra K10 4WD AT4Gas4WD6.2L 8-cyl151917$4,550
Sierra K10 4WD AT4Gas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152017$3,650
Sierra LTD C15 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl152217$3,650
Sierra LTD K15 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152117$3,650
Sierra C10 Cab Chassis 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl141916$3,900
Sierra K10 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl151916$3,900
Sierra K10 Cab Chassis 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl141715$4,150
Sierra K10 Cab Chassis 4WDGas4WD4.3L 6-cyl141715$4,150

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40948, 40951, 40956, 40506, 40949, 40959, 40950, 41107, 41108, 41120.

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Recalls (17)

Source: NHTSA recall database
high

Air Bags

N262557310
4,315 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.RiskA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.
NHTSA campaign 26V325000reported May 21, 2026General Motors, LLC
high

Air Bags

N262549710
2,819 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.RiskA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V166000reported Mar 19, 2026General Motors, LLC
high

Air Bags

N252513060
1,658 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.RiskA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.FixDealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.
NHTSA campaign 25V432000reported Jun 26, 2025General Motors, LLC
high

Air Bags

N242474500
2,061 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.RiskA separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.FixDealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242474500.
NHTSA campaign 24V756000reported Oct 10, 2024General Motors, LLC
high

Fuel System, Diesel

N222368030
22,132 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.RiskAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222368030
NHTSA campaign 23V047000reported Feb 2, 2023General Motors, LLC
high

Tires

N212346510
626 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskAn ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 num
NHTSA campaign 21V985000reported Dec 16, 2021General Motors, LLC
!critical

Equipment

N212329840
338,020 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.RiskAn electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19V-328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. In
NHTSA campaign 21V496000reported Jul 1, 2021General Motors, LLC
high

Tires

N212336230
896 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskOver 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.FixDealers 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 21V423000reported Jun 3, 2021General Motors, LLC
high

Tires

N212329050
33,838 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskOver 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.FixGM 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 21V115000reported Feb 25, 2021General Motors, LLC
high

Seat Belts

N202314670
624,216 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskIf 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.FixGM 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 20V792000reported Dec 17, 2020General Motors, LLC
high

Power Train

N202314870
42 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskIf the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.FixGM 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 20V650000reported Oct 22, 2020General Motors LLC
high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

N192268091
148,055 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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."RiskA loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.FixGM 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 20V055000reported Jan 30, 2020General Motors LLC
!critical

Electrical System

N192273510
350,371 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskAn 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.FixGM 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 m
NHTSA campaign 19V888000reported Dec 12, 2019General Motors LLC
high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

N192268090
463,995 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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."RiskIf the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.FixGM 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 19V889000reported Dec 12, 2019General Motors LLC
!critical

Seat Belts

N192270600
556,399 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.FixGM 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 19V814000reported Nov 14, 2019General Motors LLC
!critical

Engine

N182206310, -11, -12
318,374 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.RiskA short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.FixGM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N182206310.
NHTSA campaign 19V328000reported Apr 25, 2019General Motors LLC
high

Air Bags

N182198820
154 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskIn the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.FixGM 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V868000reported Dec 6, 2018General Motors LLC

NHTSA defect investigations

Engine — Loss of motive power due to engine failure open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).  GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supp

Opened Oct 23, 2025 · action EA25007

Engine — Loss of motive power due to engine failure closed

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L8

Opened Jan 16, 2025 · closed Oct 23, 2025 · action PE25001

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
705complaints filed

13 involved a crash · 7 a fire · 14 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 4 · 2019: 61 · 2020: 88 · 2021: 28 · 2022: 47 · 2023: 52 · 2024: 59 · 2025: 221 · 2026: 145

Most-cited components

Engine305
Power Train142
Service Brakes123
Electrical System111
Unspecified50
Steering50

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to switch lanes, the side-view cameras failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a disconnected wire from the side-view cameras. The wire had poor connection, which caused the cameras to fa…”Jul 29, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owned a 2019 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving during a rain storm at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact stated that the vehicle swerved to the right and then to the left. The contact stated that the vehicle drove off the road and down an embankment. The contact …”Nov 20, 2025 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle, and the vehicle lost power unexpectedly. The contact stated that her husband was able to pull over to the right si…”Oct 23, 2025 · Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/RC RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%
PU/EC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%
PU/EC RWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
PU/EC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%
PU/RC 4WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
PU/RC RWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Compare the 2019 Sierra with

Other Sierra model years

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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