The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 has 599 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag 6.2l v8 afm lifter failure (cylinder #1 collapse): frequency: recurrent. multiple owners report repeat failures even after dealer replacement with afm lifters, requiring a full afm delete.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 12 Sierra 1500 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 43 (2016) to 1,056 (2022). With 599 complaints, the 2019 Sierra 1500 sits abovethe model's median of 435.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Owners praise the 2022 refresh for its dramatically improved interior, which many consider the best-looking truck cabin on the market, and the 3.0L Duramax diesel for exceptional fuel economy (28-30+ mpg highway). However, there is significant frustration with
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Used Sierra 1500 listings typically run $43,870–$57,519 across 2024 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Sierra 1500 year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.