2019 Gmc SIERRA 1500: complaints, problems and recalls

HAVE ABOUT 6000 MILES ON MY 2019 GMC SEIRRA DENALI 5.3 . I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING A VERY TROUBLING ISSUE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ONCE ALREADY AND HAD A HARD TIME CONVINCING THEM THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRUCK .EVERY TIME I DRIVE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME OR IDLE FOR 10+ MINS WHEN I SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE I CANNOT GO FASTER THAN 5 MPH WITHOUT THE REAR BRAKES LOCKING UP. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS SOME KIND OF LIMP MODE OR WHAT .

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11160622 at NHTSA ↗

REAR WHEEL BRAKES UNEXPECTEDLY LOCK UP AFTER DRIVING OVER A HOUR OR MORE

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11163136 at NHTSA ↗

WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE, THE SCREEN FROM BACKUP CAMERA IS OVERLY BRIGHT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO USE THE SIDE MIRRORS AS THE OPERATORS NIGHT VISION IS COMPROMISED.

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11163550 at NHTSA ↗

REAR LEFT ROOF IS LEAKING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAB. WATER IS / WAS NOTICED DURING RAIN AND CAR WASH. IN THE ATTACHED PICTURE I HAVE HIGHLIGHTED WERE THE WATER IS COMING INTO THE INSIDE OF THE CAB. WATER CAN ALSO BE SEEN IN THE INSIDE OF THE REAR WINDOW AND ON THE LEATHER OF THE SEATS. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR DRIVING. IT WAS NOTICED AT 1800 MILES AND ITS LESS THEN A MONTH OLD.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11164092 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE SCREENS INCLUDING BOTH THE DRIVER INFORMATION AREA AND THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN BEGAN FLASHING ALERTS/WARNING ABOUT DISABLED CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT, LANE KEEPING ASSISTANCE, AND TRAILER CONNECTION/DISCONNECTION WARNINGS. ALERTS HAPPENED EVER 2-4 SECONDS WITH SCREEN FLASHES EACH TIME. VERY DISTRACTING IN THE DARK WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE ROAD. ALMOST REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO THIS ISSUES.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11170130 at NHTSA ↗

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW ABOUT 20 DEGREES (FAHRENHEIT) THE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STARTS DISPLAYING EMERGENCY CODES THAT REQUIRE CONSTANT CLEARING, ONLY TO HAVE THE ERROR CODES REAPPEAR. THE SAME THING HAPPENS ON THE INFOTAINMENT HEAD UNIT IN THE CENTER STACK -- IT FLASHES, RESETS, CUTS THE SOUND IN AND OUT AND DISPLAYS TRAILERING CHECKLISTS. ALL OF THIS IS IMMENSELY DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER AND CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD. I'VE HAD IT SERVICED AND HAVE BEEN TOLD GM ENGINEERS ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE (ITS COMMON ON 2019 SIERRA AND SILVERA…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11171309 at NHTSA ↗

TRAILER DISCONNECT WARNING WHEN NO TRAILER IS CONNECTED COLD WEATHER SEEMS TO CAUSE THE ERROR THE WARNING CONTINUALLY POPS UP

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11171492 at NHTSA ↗

WHEN I AM DRIVING MY TRUCK, I WILL GET NOTIFICATIONS SAYING THAT THERE IS A TRAILER DISCONNECTION ISSUE WHEN I DON'T EVEN HAVE A TRAILER CONNECTED. IT ALSO FLASHES AN ALERT SAYING THAT THE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM AND PEDESTRIAN SENSOR ARE BEING EFFECTED. AS THIS IS GOING ON, THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN FLASHES ON AND OFF AS WELL WHICH IS VERY DISTRACTING. THEY HAVE CONTINUED TO COME ON IN COLD WEATHER AFTER I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE LOOKED AT. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PROBLEM BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BECAUSE IT…

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11173410 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2018-12-06 (December 6, 2018)

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.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2019-11-14 (November 14, 2019)

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.

Consequence: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2019-12-12 (December 12, 2019)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2019-12-12 (December 12, 2019)

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."

Consequence: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2020-01-30 (January 30, 2020)

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."

Consequence: A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2020-10-22 (October 22, 2020)

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.

Consequence: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2020-12-17 (December 17, 2020)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2021-02-25 (February 25, 2021)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2021-06-03 (June 3, 2021)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2021-12-16 (December 16, 2021)

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.

Consequence: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.