2019 Gmc SIERRA 2500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
28,729 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 32 complaints (28.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 21.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 18.8% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 15.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
Electrical System: 9; Engine: 6; Service Brakes: 4; Equipment: 2; Exterior Lighting: 2; Fuel System, Diesel: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Power Train: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2019: 1; 2020: 5; 2021: 2; 2022: 5; 2023: 5; 2024: 6; 2025: 5; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11207526 · 2019-05-14 (May 14, 2019)
WHEN SHUTTING MY DOOR AND ESPECIALLY MOVING AND HITTING VERY LIGHT BUMPS IN THE ROAD AT ALL SPEEDS THE HEADLIGHTS SHAKE ON MY TRUCK . I HAVE THE HID HEADLIGHTS AND IT IS VERY DISTRACTING TO ME AND PROBABLY TO OTHER DRIVERS . I ONLY HAVE 500 MILES ONE MY TRUCK .
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11207526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11300359 · 2020-01-19 (January 19, 2020)
MAKING TICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE WHEN IN MOTION.NEW CAR. BOUGHT TWO MONTHS AGO WITH 40000 MILES
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11300359 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11302296 · 2020-01-27 (January 27, 2020)
4X4 LOW RANGE HAS NO POWER. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A WEAK PULLING TRUCK WHEN IN LOW RANGE
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11302296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11319351 · 2020-03-26 (March 26, 2020)
RECALL WAS ISSUED APRIL 25 2019, AS OF TODAY ALMOST 1 YEAR LATER GM IS STILL SAYING I CAN'T GET IT DONE. YET THEY ARE BUILDING AND SELLING VEHICLES WITH UPDATED PARTS IN THEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11319351 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11365547 · 2020-10-21 (October 21, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH UP HILL, THE LOW COOLANT AND DEF (DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID) WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO LIMP MODE. THE CONTACT REVERSED TO LEVEL GROUND AND DECIDED TO DRIVE TO ANOTHER ROUTE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIER GMC, LTD. (2000 EASTERN RD, RITTMAN, OH 44270, [phone removed]) AND THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAI…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11365547 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11375123 · 2020-11-17 (November 17, 2020)
TIRE IS SEPERATING AND CUPPING. YATES GMC REFUSES TO REPLACE, THEY ARE FACTORY TIRES WITH 21034 MILES ON THEM. ONLY ONE TIRE IS DOING THIS AND THEY SAY VEHICLE IS NOT TO BLAME.
Owner-reported narrative. 21,034 miles reported. Look up ODI 11375123 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11430196 · 2021-08-23 (August 23, 2021)
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact mentioned that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11430196 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11433049 · 2021-09-15 (September 15, 2021)
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while stationary at a traffic light, he started to smell diesel fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his residence and while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed a fuel leak located near the engine. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment). The manufacturer…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,458 miles reported. Look up ODI 11433049 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
7 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V328000 · Engine
Reported: 2019-04-25 (April 25, 2019)
General 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.
Consequence: A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: GM 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 record ↗21V496000 · Equipment:Electrical:Engine Block Heater
Reported: 2021-07-01 (July 1, 2021)
General 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.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers 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. Interim owner notifications were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 4, 2022. Customers may call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 212329840.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V047000 · Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 2023-02-02 (February 2, 2023)
General 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.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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 record ↗24V756000 · Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:Inflator
Reported: 2024-10-10 (October 10, 2024)
General 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.
Consequence: A 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.
Remedy: Dealers 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 record ↗25V432000 · Air Bags
Reported: 2025-06-26 (June 26, 2025)
General 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.
Consequence: A 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.
Remedy: Dealers 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 record ↗26V166000 · Air Bags
Reported: 2026-03-19 (March 19, 2026)
General 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.
Consequence: A 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.
Remedy: Dealers 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 record ↗26V325000 · Air Bags
Reported: 2026-05-21 (May 21, 2026)
General 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.
Consequence: A 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.
Remedy: Dealers 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 record ↗