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2019 GMC Sierra 1500

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Sierra 1500 years

Owner complaints for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 181.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

215 reports with mileage · 422 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 299 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 136 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 107 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

12 crash reports3 fire reports7 injury reports

Service Brakes complaints

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10,000 miles · Nov 25, 2019
Electrical SystemService BrakesSteering

BRAND NEW TRUCK, DENALI, 10K MILES, STARTED VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE WARNING SOUNDS/LIGHTS, DASH READ "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE 62MPH TOP SPEED", SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM", STEERING ASSIST IS REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE" SERVICE ESC", POWER STEERING WAS VERY TOUGH TO STEER, BRAKING WAS SUPER REDUCED WITH FULL WEIGHT ON BRAKE TO TRY AND…

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BRAND NEW TRUCK, DENALI, 10K MILES, STARTED VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE WARNING SOUNDS/LIGHTS, DASH READ "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE 62MPH TOP SPEED", SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM", STEERING ASSIST IS REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE" SERVICE ESC", POWER STEERING WAS VERY TOUGH TO STEER, BRAKING WAS SUPER REDUCED WITH FULL WEIGHT ON BRAKE TO TRY AND GET VEHICLE TO STOP. HAVE 3 CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE AND NOT ACCEPTABLE GMC.

NHTSA ODI #11282131

12,000 miles · Nov 19, 2019
Service BrakesUnknown Or Other

HAD SERIOUS BRAKING ISSUE POWER BRAKE ALL AT ONCE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY ALMOST RAN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC BEFORE I GOT STOPPED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WARNING IN INFO BOX CAME ON GM EVEN DESCRIBES THIS PROBLEM IN THE OWNERS MANUAL IS IN SHOP NOW 11/19/19 HOWARD BENTLEY ALBERTVILLE AL WAS MOVING

NHTSA ODI #11281229

7,085 miles · Oct 28, 2019
Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO DEPRESS AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BURNS BUICK (500 W RTE 70, MARLTON, NJ 08053, (856) 432-0330), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO DEPRESS AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BURNS BUICK (500 W RTE 70, MARLTON, NJ 08053, (856) 432-0330), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,085.

NHTSA ODI #11271557

6,500 miles · Oct 17, 2019
Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE EXITING A FUEL STATION IN REVERSE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED ORANGE BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 38…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE EXITING A FUEL STATION IN REVERSE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED ORANGE BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 3883 W COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32808, (407) 680-2090) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11269129

5 miles · Oct 17, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesSteering

I STARTED MY CAR AND I HAD 4 MESSAGES APPEAR ON THE DASH STATING(SERVICE ESC, SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE, BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE-62 MPH TOP SPEED AND STEERING ASSIST REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE). I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND NOTICED THAT I HAD LOST POWER STEERING AND WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE THERE WAS A DELAYED RESP…

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I STARTED MY CAR AND I HAD 4 MESSAGES APPEAR ON THE DASH STATING(SERVICE ESC, SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE, BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE-62 MPH TOP SPEED AND STEERING ASSIST REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE). I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND NOTICED THAT I HAD LOST POWER STEERING AND WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE. IT TOOK THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 5 FEET TO COME TO A STOP AFTER BRAKING. ALSO THE ABS, CHECK ENGINE, BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. I IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO DRIVE BACK HOME AND WHEN I DROVE IN TO MY DRIVEWAY, I SMASHED ON THE BRAKES AND I ALMOST DROVE THROUGH MY GARAGE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP IMMEDIATELY. I TRIED TO PRESS MY ONSTAR BUTTON FOR ROAD ASSISTANCE AND LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. I CONTACTED ONSTAR WITH MY PHONE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE IS THERE BEING DIAGNOSED FOR THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI #11269092

1,400 miles · Oct 2, 2019
Electrical SystemService BrakesSteering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE FAILURE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. ALSO, SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING, ABS, AND TRAILER TOWING WARNING MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE VEH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE FAILURE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. ALSO, SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING, ABS, AND TRAILER TOWING WARNING MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 62 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAIRWAY CHEVROLET (3100 E. SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400. THE VIN WAS INVALID.

NHTSA ODI #11265555

1,500 miles · Sep 6, 2019
Electrical SystemService Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WENT OUT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE FAILURE DID NOT RECUR. THE FAILURE LATER RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB HOWARD BUICK GMC DEALER (405-936-8800, LOCATED AT 13300 BROADWAY EXTENSION, OKLA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WENT OUT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE FAILURE DID NOT RECUR. THE FAILURE LATER RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB HOWARD BUICK GMC DEALER (405-936-8800, LOCATED AT 13300 BROADWAY EXTENSION, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73114) WHERE THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS UPDATED. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES LOST POWER AND DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI #11253607

3,930 miles · Sep 3, 2019
Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCDONALD GMC CADILLAC (5155 STATE ST, SAGINAW, MI 48603, (989) 319-4136). THE DEALER TESTED THE BRAKES, REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER, BLED THE BRAKES, PERFORMED A ROAD TEST, AND DEC…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCDONALD GMC CADILLAC (5155 STATE ST, SAGINAW, MI 48603, (989) 319-4136). THE DEALER TESTED THE BRAKES, REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER, BLED THE BRAKES, PERFORMED A ROAD TEST, AND DECLARED THAT THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED DURING A ROAD TRIP 200 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. DURING THE FAILURE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD AGAIN AND THE WARNING INDICATOR TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE HOME SLOWLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT A CASE MANGER WOULD CALL BACK WITHIN TWO DAYS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,930. *TP

NHTSA ODI #11252855

8,200 miles · Jul 7, 2019
Service Brakes

JUNE 27TH I WAS LEAVING A GAS STATION IN NOVATO CA WITH MY DAUGHTER AND FATHER IN THE TRUCK. I SLOWLY STARTED MOVING THROUGH THE STATION AND NOTICED MY BRAKES WERE ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE. FORTUNATELY I WAS CLOSE TO HOME SO I DROPPED DOWN TO FIRST GEAR AND SLOWLY MOTORED HOME TO WAIT FOR THE TOW TRUCK. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO…

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JUNE 27TH I WAS LEAVING A GAS STATION IN NOVATO CA WITH MY DAUGHTER AND FATHER IN THE TRUCK. I SLOWLY STARTED MOVING THROUGH THE STATION AND NOTICED MY BRAKES WERE ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE. FORTUNATELY I WAS CLOSE TO HOME SO I DROPPED DOWN TO FIRST GEAR AND SLOWLY MOTORED HOME TO WAIT FOR THE TOW TRUCK. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE NOVATO CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRUCK. I THEN BEGAN THE PROCESS OF REQUESTING GM TO BUY THIS TRUCK BACK AND ITS DEFINITELY NOT GOING TO BE A SHORT PROCESS. IM STILL CURRENTLY DRIVING THIS THING WITH NO DIAGNOSIS OF ANY BRAKE ISSUE. MY WIFE WON'T EVEN GET INTO THE TRUCK. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS TRUCK AND WISH THERE WAS A DEFINITIVE ANSWER TO WHAT HAPPENED. GM CORPORATE SAID IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN TO PLEASE BRING IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR EVAL. IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN?!!! IM NOT COMPLAINING ABOUT THE AIR COOLED SEATS NOT WORKING PROPERLY! I DRIVE A FIRE ENGINE FOR A LIVING AND MY JOB IS TO KEEP OTHERS SAFE. NOW I'M HAVING TO DRIVE THIS THING WHILE WAITING FOR GM TO STEP UP AND BUY THIS BACK BEFORE THE BRAKES GO OUT AGAIN. I SUPPOSE SOMEONE WILL HAVE TO DIE BEFORE GM ACKNOWLEDGES THERE'S AN ISSUE HERE.

NHTSA ODI #11229935

750 miles · Jun 25, 2019
Electrical SystemService Brakes

TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE 'BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE 62 MPH TOP SPEED', TRAILER BRAKE, SERVICE ESC, AND STEERING ASSIST INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ALSO, WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TESTING THE BRAKES IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SOFT AND FELT AS I…

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TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE 'BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE 62 MPH TOP SPEED', TRAILER BRAKE, SERVICE ESC, AND STEERING ASSIST INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ALSO, WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TESTING THE BRAKES IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SOFT AND FELT AS IF IT COULD EXTEND TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 750.

NHTSA ODI #11222567

Official recalls

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21V985000 · Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire

Dec 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 & remedy

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.

21V423000 · Tires; Tires:sidewall

Jun 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 & remedy

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.

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Tires:sidewall

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.

Tires

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.

21V115000 · Tires

Feb 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 & remedy

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.

20V792000 · Seat Belts; Seat Belts:critical Fasteners

Dec 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 & remedy

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.

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Seat Belts:critical Fasteners

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.

Seat Belts

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.

20V650000 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

Oct 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 & remedy

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.

20V055000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

Jan 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 & remedy

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.

19V888000 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables

Dec 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 & remedy

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.

19V889000 · Electronic Stability Control (esc); Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light

Dec 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 & remedy

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.

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Service Brakes

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.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light

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.

19V814000 · Seat Belts:pretensioner

Nov 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 & remedy

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.

18V868000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Dec 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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

EA25007 · Loss Of Motive Power Due To Engine Failure

Opened Oct 23, 2025 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).  GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001. ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274.  This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation.  ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).  GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001. ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274.  This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation.  ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Engine

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).  GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001. ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274.  This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation.  ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

PE25001 · Loss Of Motive Power Due To Engine Failure

Opened Jan 16, 2025 · Closed Oct 23, 2025

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024.  GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM’s  recall remedy will be either an oil change to an oil with a different viscosity or engine replacement depending on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. To date, ODI has received 1,157 allegations of engine bearing failure. GM submitted 55,464 reports in total, with 29,752 unique VINs. ODI continues to receive allegations of L87 engine failures which fall outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. Based on GM’s recall, ODI will close this PE. NHTSA will continue to investigate complaints of engine failure outside the scope of recall 25V-274 as part ofEngineering Analysis (EA25007). To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024.  GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM’s  recall remedy will be either an oil change to an oil with a different viscosity or engine replacement depending on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. To date, ODI has received 1,157 allegations of engine bearing failure. GM submitted 55,464 reports in total, with 29,752 unique VINs. ODI continues to receive allegations of L87 engine failures which fall outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. Based on GM’s recall, ODI will close this PE. NHTSA will continue to investigate complaints of engine failure outside the scope of recall 25V-274 as part ofEngineering Analysis (EA25007). To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Engine

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024.  GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM’s  recall remedy will be either an oil change to an oil with a different viscosity or engine replacement depending on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. To date, ODI has received 1,157 allegations of engine bearing failure. GM submitted 55,464 reports in total, with 29,752 unique VINs. ODI continues to receive allegations of L87 engine failures which fall outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. Based on GM’s recall, ODI will close this PE. NHTSA will continue to investigate complaints of engine failure outside the scope of recall 25V-274 as part ofEngineering Analysis (EA25007). To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.