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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems

The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 has 291 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

291

Engine complaints

34%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

This truck is equipped with the 6.2L L87 and the motor seized up and shut off with no dash light warning and i stalled and rolled over a curb! This is very dangerous and now i have to pay 10k + out of Pocket for an engine replacement! Truck has low miles this is unacceptable and it needs to be in…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 1, 2026 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA has 291 complaints about the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 34% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.