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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
210–25K
125–50K
050–75K
275–100K
0100–150K
0150K+
24 reports with mileage · 2 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.
Service Brakes. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 5 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 reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
26 reports
2,400 miles · Dec 28, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
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 BRAK…
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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 NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE PRESSED WITH FULL WEIGHT ON THEM TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE TO PARK BACK IN SPACE AND THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES PERSISTED. I TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF 4 TIMES AND THE MESSAGES FINALLY STOPPED DISPLAYING AND THE BRAKES APPEARED TO WORK AS THEY NORMALLY SHOULD, ALTHOUGH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND NO RESOLUTION HAS BEEN GIVEN FOR THE ISSUE TO DATE.
NHTSA ODI #11291764
90 miles · Dec 20, 2019
Power Train
VEHICLE SHIFTS VERY HARD/SHUTTERS FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR AND LOW SPEEDS AND SLOW ACCELERATION.
NHTSA ODI #11290440
Mileage unknown · Nov 22, 2019
Engine
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.
NHTSA ODI #11281804
4,500 miles · Nov 15, 2019
Power Train
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.
NHTSA ODI #11281163
6 miles · Jul 27, 2019
Exterior Lighting
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.
NHTSA ODI #11235230
10,000 miles · Jun 21, 2019
EquipmentStructureUnknown Or Other
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 DE…
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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
NHTSA ODI #11221805
Official recalls
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