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2019 GMC Sierra recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component17
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 5 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
Safety recalls17
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 21, 202626V325000 | Air bagsA 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 26V325000
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| Mar 19, 202626V166000 | Air bagsA 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 26V166000
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| Jun 26, 202525V432000 | Air bagsA 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 25V432000
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| Oct 10, 202424V756000 | Air bags: side/window curtainA 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,… DetailsHide details for campaign 24V756000
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| Feb 2, 202323V047000 | Fuel system, diesel: storage tank assemblyAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V047000
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| Dec 16, 202121V985000 | Tires: temporary/emergency spare tireAn ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V985000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Sierra 3500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 1500. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component430
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 138 | 32 |
| Service brakes | 111 | 26 |
| Power train | 95 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 83 | 19 |
| Steering | 43 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 37 | 9 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 21 | 5 |
| Structure | 15 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 8 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 2 |
| Suspension | 8 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 2 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Sierra Denali, Sierra Limited 1500.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the message "Battery Saver Alert" was displayed on the instrument cluster.”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal.”
- Power train
“Component/System that failed: The issue appears to originate from the transmission or drivetrain, specifically resulting in the rear wheels locking up and dragging at low speeds.”
Other GMC Sierra model years
- 20200 recalls11 complaints
- 20190 recalls26 complaints
- 20180 recalls17 complaints
- 20170 recalls76 complaints
- 20162 recalls36 complaints
- 201511 recalls80 complaints
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2019 GMC Sierra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA lists 17 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 GMC Sierra. The most recent, 26V325000 (reported May 21, 2026), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2019 GMC Sierra recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 5 campaigns. Others: tires (3), seat belts (2), service brakes, hydraulic (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 GMC Sierra?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 138 complaints out of 430 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 GMC Sierra?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
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