There are no safety recalls for the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali, but owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA.
2019 GMC Sierra Denali problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | |
| Steering | 7 | |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Windshield — 1
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,038 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2019 GMC Sierra Denali complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 77,000 miles · reported Dec 26, 2024
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…
Back Over Prevention · at 9,000 miles · reported May 3, 2023
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 · reported Oct 17, 2022
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…
Power Train · at 91,000 miles · reported Jul 20, 2022
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…
Unknown or Other · at 9,500 miles · reported Apr 21, 2020
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…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (8 reports), followed by steering (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,038 miles.
Are GMC recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.