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Buying a used 2019 GMC Sierra 3500? Check these 7 recalls first
This year carries the same pattern as the 2500: two critical block heater cord recalls for fire risk, a dual fuel tank issue that can stall the engine, and four separate roof airbag actions for an airbag that can rupture or burst apart, one of which expanded an earlier recall. Complaint volume is low at 13 unverified NHTSA reports, though they include one crash, one fire and one injury; brakes and electrical are the most common areas.
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.
- Run the VIN for all four roof airbag recalls, including the later expansion
- Confirm the block heater cord recall repair and inspect the cord and plug for burn marks
- Ask whether the dual fuel tank stalling recall applies and was completed
- 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 3500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| GM diesel pickups: block heater cord can short and burn | Engine | critical |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra block heater fire risk | Equipment | critical |
| GM Silverado and Sierra dual fuel tanks can stall engine | Fuel System, Diesel | high |
| Silverado and Sierra crew cabs: roof airbag can burst | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra roof airbag may burst apart | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra roof airbag can rupture | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra roof airbag recall expanded | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
13 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Engine | 2 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 1 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 1 | Yes |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | None found |