2019 GMC Sierra 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 137 complaints for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 137 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 17 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 30,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Transmission jerks into gear when slowing down. When speeding up truck will jerk. Service manager said it was normal. Truck feels like it the rear end falls out when stopping.
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving 65 MPH with cruise control activated, the messages "Service ESC", "Service Park Brake", and an unknown message was displayed, causing the cruise control to deactivate. The check engine and transmission warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jerking and the transmission was lagging while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the camshaft and lifter needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
- Engine 339 complaints
- Brakes 117 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Stability control 16 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints