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Buying a used 2019 GMC Sierra 1500? Check these 10 recalls first
The heaviest recall list here: ten actions, including a critical battery cable defect that can stall the truck. Others cover a passenger airbag that may not inflate, seat belt fire risk, an unsecured center seat belt bracket, quiet loss of anti-lock brakes, loss of electronic brake assist, driveshaft separation, and two separate tire defect recalls. Owners filed 637 unverified complaints with NHTSA, led by engine at 299 and power train at 136, with 12 crashes, 11 injuries, and 3 fires.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify the battery cable recall was completed and ask about any stalling history
- Confirm both tire recalls against the tires actually mounted, including the spare
- Ask for service records covering the driveshaft, ABS, and brake assist recalls
- Open recalls are repaired free at any GMC dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra battery cable may stall truck | Electrical System | critical |
| Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra passenger airbag may not inflate | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Seat Belt Fire Risk | Seat Belts | high |
| Silverado, Sierra and CT6 can lose anti-lock brakes quietly | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra lose electronic brake assist | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra driveshaft may separate | Power Train | high |
| Chevy and GMC trucks: center seat belt bracket unsecured | Seat Belts | high |
| GM SUVs and trucks may have defective Continental tires | Tires | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra tires may fail suddenly | Tires | high |
| Chevy and GMC trucks have mismatched spare tire | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
637 complaints filed for this model year, including 12 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 11 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 323 | None found |
| Power Train | 136 | Yes |
| Brakes | 115 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 94 | Yes |
| Steering | 42 | None found |
| Fuel System | 22 | None found |