Model year record
2019 GMC Sierra Denali recalls & problems
The 2019 GMC Sierra Denali has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 26 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (8 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 3,450 mi |
| Steering | 7 | 2,393 mi |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 10,000 mi |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 5 | 2,400 mi |
| Electrical system | 5 | 6,200 mi |
| Power train | 4 | 2,490 mi |
| Engine | 4 | 6,038 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | — |
| Structure | 1 | — |
| Equipment | 1 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra Denali. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, a "Turn off engine, No oil pressure" message appeared and was accompanied by a warning chime alert. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The contact then observed condensation leaking under the front of the vehicle and condensation in the street leading to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine oil cooler line detached and the engine oil cooler lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to have NHTSA add his vehicle added to an unknown…
- Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
The contact's husband owns a 2019 GMC 1500 Denali. The contact stated that the rear camera failed to operate as intended while engaged and attempting to park the vehicle. The contact added that while shifted to reverse, the camera screen remained completely black. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear window and control panel needed to be replaced due to a leak originating from the rear window. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.
- Tires
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra LD equipped with 22â GMC tires but the spare tires are 17â. The contact stated that General Motors (GM) was 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 was not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions. As a result, the contact was concerned that the ABS could potentially fail on his vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the concern and the contact was advised to call…
- Power train
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra Denali. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently stalled without warning. The contact attempted several times to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle would not restart. The contact attempted to jump start the vehicle and the failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the starter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to metal shavings in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered to partially pay for the repair. The contact stated that he believed that the vehicle was not repaired…
- Visibility › Windshield
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, WATER BEGAN TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FAHRNEY BUICK GMC (3105 HIGHLAND AVE, SELMA, CA 93662) WHERE THEY HAD TO ORDER A CERTAIN PART TO REPAIR VEHICLE WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOLD HAD DEVELOPED ON THE CEILING NEAR THE SUN ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. *TR
- Exterior lighting
HID HEADLIGHTS FLICKER/SHAKE WHEN DRIVING OVER ANY SIZE BUMP, OR WHEN YOU CLOSE THE VEHICLE DOOR.
- Unknown or other1 injury
WHILE TRUCK WAS PARKED (ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING AT ALL), I USED THE KEY FAB REMOTE TO UNLOCK THE TRUCK AND THEN OPEN THE TAILGATE. AT THIS TIME, THE TAILGATE SLAMMED OPEN (VERY FORCEFULLY AND QUICKLY) AND HIT MY SON IN THE CHEST. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS RUNNING AND IN PARK. AT THAT TIME, I (THE DRIVER) PUSHED THE BUTTON ON THE CENTER DASH TO OPEN THE TAILGATE SO THAT MY YOUNG SON COULD PUT HIS BASEBALL GEAR IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. AGAIN, THE TAILGATE OPENED VERY QUICKLY AND ABRUPTLY, SLAMMED OPEN, AND THE HEAVY TAILGATE HIT HIM IN HIS BODY. THE TAILGATE IS SUPPOSED TO OPEN SLOWLY AND GRADUALLY, NOT SLAM OPEN. THANKFULLY, MY SON WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE REMOTE…
- Engine
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE MAY 2019 FROM MARYANN L. COMBS, VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL VEHICLE SAFETY. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SAID PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME. A FEW MONTHS LATER, STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND TODAY, FEBRUARY 25,2020 THEY ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND IT SEEMS THEY MAY NEVER BE AVAILABLE TO VEHICLES IN THE "SOUTHERN" STATES. MY TRUCK TRAVELS TO MN, MT, ND ON A REGULAR BASIS AND THE PROBLEM IN QUESTION NEEDS TO BE FIXED TO KEEP THE ENGINE WARM AT BELOW ZERO TEMPERATURES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 19V328 AND RECALL NUMBER WAS N182206311. PER THE LETTER FROM MS. COMBS USE OF THE CURRENT ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CABLE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.