2019 Gmc SIERRA DENALI: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
5,269 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 24 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 26 complaints (30.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 38.5% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 26.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 7.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
Service Brakes: 8; Steering: 7; Electrical System: 5; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Engine: 4; Power Train: 4; Exterior Lighting: 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 | 21 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 21; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (21). 2 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 | 7 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2019: 7; 2020: 15; 2022: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 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 11221805 · 2019-06-21 (June 21, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA DENALI. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TONNEAU COVER DETACHED FORM THE BED OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19E031000 (EQUIPMENT) ON MAY 11, 2019, THE SAME DAY AS THE COVER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ALSO CLOSER TO 11,500. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11221805 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11235230 · 2019-07-27 (July 27, 2019)
THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE ISSUE IS NORMAL. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING TO DRIVE AT NIGHT AND LIKELY DISTRACTING ON COMING TRAFFIC. THE TRUCK NOW HAS 13K MILES AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE TO THE POINT WE DON'T DRIVE IT AT NIGHT.
Owner-reported narrative. 6 miles reported. Look up ODI 11235230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11281163 · 2019-11-15 (November 15, 2019)
VEHICLE HAS FAULTY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM THAT AT SHAKES DURING USE OF THE VEHICLE AT ALL SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCES "HARD SHIFTS" AT LOW SPEED TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE REAR TIRE "CHIRP" WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT FEELS LIKE YOU'VE BEEN HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11281163 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11281804 · 2019-11-22 (November 22, 2019)
WHEN I PURCHASED MY TRUCK ON 08/17/2019. THE WINDOW STICKER SAID MY HEATER BLOCK WAS DISABLE. THE SERVICE DEPT. SAID THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS. I CANNOT GO IN COLD WEATHER UNTIL THIS IS RESOLVED. CAN YOU TELL ME WHEN IT WILL BE RESOLVED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11281804 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11290440 · 2019-12-20 (December 20, 2019)
VEHICLE SHIFTS VERY HARD/SHUTTERS FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR AND LOW SPEEDS AND SLOW ACCELERATION.
Owner-reported narrative. 90 miles reported. Look up ODI 11290440 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11291764 · 2019-12-28 (December 28, 2019)
THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPLACEMENT BACK UP CAMERA MODULE AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FIX FOR THE ACTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE RECALL WAS COMPLETED. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, SEVERAL MESSAGES DISPLAYED IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER: BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE 62 MPH TOP SPEED, SERVICE ESC, SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST. ADDITIONALLY, SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS FOR THE ABS, PARKING BRAKE, TCS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ETC WERE ILLUMINATED. AFTER ACKNOWLEDGING THE MESSAGES, I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11291764 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11292171 · 2019-12-30 (December 30, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REVERSE CAMERA AND THE FORWARD CAMERA FAILED, THE REVERSE AND FORWARD CAMERAS FLASHED, THE SCREEN BECAME BLUE IN COLOR, AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALSO TURNED BLUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION GMC AND BUICK (330 NORTH GIBSON ROAD, HENDERSON, NEVADA 89014, [phone removed]), FOUR TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER TESTED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND REPROGRAMMED THE SOFTWARE ERROR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REARVIEW CAMERA AND VIDEO PROCESSING CONTROL MODULE VIDEO SOFTW…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,075 miles reported. Look up ODI 11292171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11297849 · 2020-01-08 (January 8, 2020)
I STARTED MY VEHICLE ON JANUARY 7TH 2020 AT ABOUT 4:00PM TO RETURN HOME FROM WORK I RECEIVED MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. THE WARNS READ "BREAK SYSTEM FAILURE 62 MPH TOO SPEED", "SERVICE ESC", "STEERING ASSIST IS REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE", "SERVICE TRAILER BREAK SYSTEM". THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BREAK PROPERLY I WOULD ESTIMATE THE BREAKING CAPACITY AT 30% FROM NORMAL. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER, ALL WARNINGS WERE GONE BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL LUMINATED, THE VEHICLES PE…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,403 miles reported. Look up ODI 11297849 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.