2019 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500.

20182020
Complaints
38
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:87,000 mi
Fires:2
#25 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:24,040 mi
#34 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500.

Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
87,000
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,040
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Diesel Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 GMC Sierra 2500

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~685,064 vehicles.

26V166000Airbags
~2,819 affected

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.

25V432000Airbags
~1,658 affected

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.

24V756000Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
~2,061 affected

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.

23V047000Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly
~22,132 affected

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.

21V496000Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater
~338,020 affected

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.

19V328000Engine
~318,374 affected

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.

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2019 GMC Sierra 2500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 has 38 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 87,000 mi); Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 24,040 mi); Brakes (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 62,785 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 include 0 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 685,064 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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