IllustrationTire size LT265/60R20. Left rear tire separated while driving at highway speed. Stopped along the freeway after feeling vibration not associated with road. This is the second separated tire on the same vehicle. First tire, the right rear, separated driving at highway speed 1 year ago.
2019 GMC Sierra 2500
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints for the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 46.
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Mileage at the reported incident
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- Electrical System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports3 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
32 reportsThe contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the stabilitrak stopped functioning properly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing to reset the computer electronic system. The vehicle was repair…
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The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the stabilitrak stopped functioning properly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing to reset the computer electronic system. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact stated he was also smelling battery acid inside the cabin of the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Engine); the VIN was included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Mirror fails to come in sometimes
The sockets in the rear brake lights had excessive corrosion and was causing the terminals on the bulbs to deteriorate. The lights were malfunctioning in all situations from braking, turn indicator and running lights. I was notified by the system that there was a problem. After trying to resolve the problem and replacing the bul…
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The sockets in the rear brake lights had excessive corrosion and was causing the terminals on the bulbs to deteriorate. The lights were malfunctioning in all situations from braking, turn indicator and running lights. I was notified by the system that there was a problem. After trying to resolve the problem and replacing the bulbs the condition only worsened. I was then pulled over by law enforcement that told me I had nearly no rear lights at night. After banging the plastic light frames I was able to make it home. I brought my truck into the dealer who inspected and found faulty wiring from what I was told. I them paid to have both rear harness change and all the bulbs replaced to repair the condition. After review of the repair the dealer made no additional precautions to ensure that this condition would not return by placing any type of waterproofing dielectric grease in the sockets or connectors. So was this faulty wiring or simply a known defect. The dealer had them in stock which was surprising since I figure they would need to be ordered.
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 ne…
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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 had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,458.
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 tha…
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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.
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.
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 VEH…
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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, (888) 564-1107) AND THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,200.
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.
4X4 LOW RANGE HAS NO POWER. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A WEAK PULLING TRUCK WHEN IN LOW RANGE
Official recalls
726V325000 · Air Bags
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 & remedy
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.
26V166000 · Air Bags
Mar 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 & remedy
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.
25V432000 · Air Bags
Jun 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 & remedy
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.
24V756000 · Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
Oct 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 & remedy
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.
23V047000 · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly
Feb 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 & remedy
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.
21V496000 · Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater
Jul 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 & remedy
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.
19V328000 · Engine
Apr 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 & remedy
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.
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
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