2019 GMC Sierra Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 26, 2024 · 26 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sierra Denali years
Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 18 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali. That ranks 3rd out of 18 Sierra Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (8 complaints, 31%), typically at around 3,450 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 GMC Sierra Denali problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes8 · ~3,450 mi
Steering7 · ~2,393 mi
Electrical System5 · ~6,200 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)5 · ~2,400 mi
Unknown or Other5 · ~10,000 mi
Engine4 · ~6,038 mi
Power Train4 · ~2,490 mi
Exterior Lighting2 · ~6,003 mi
Back Over Prevention1 · ~9,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~77,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes831%3,450——
Steering727%2,393——
Electrical System519%6,200——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)519%2,400——
Unknown or Other519%10,000——
Engine415%6,038——
Power Train415%2,490——
Exterior Lighting28%6,003——
Back Over Prevention14%9,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling14%77,000——
Equipment14%10,000——
Structure14%10,000——
Tires14%———
Visibility14%1,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 15 complaints
2019: 7201972020: 152020152022: 2202222023: 1202312024: 120241

n = 26 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 GMC Sierra Denali recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 26, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11632450

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…

Back Over Prevention · received May 3, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11520232

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra LD equipped with 22” GMC tires but the spare tires are 17”. 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…

Tires · received Oct 17, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11489637

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…

Power Train · received Jul 20, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11474899

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…

Visibility · received Sep 18, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11359838

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali?

Owners most often report service brakes, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra Denali model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.