2019 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V055000Jan 30, 2020148,055 vehicles
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  Risk: A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.

• Recall 19V889000Dec 12, 2019463,995 vehicles
  ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · SERVICE BRAKES · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  Risk: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.

What owners say

1. Filed May 3, 2026OHBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   I am getting warning signs on the dashboard saying that my brake booster performance has failed and I need to service the brake booster , the brakes are very hard to press, I need longer stopping distances,and traction control and stability control towing harness my speed has been limited to 43 mph and it's saying that the mass air flow system is has low circuit

   NHTSA complaint #11735386 · source
2. Filed Apr 17, 202640,000 miPABrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the rear wheels locked up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Walker Bros Chevrolet (700 Erie St, Edinboro, PA 16412); for a…

   NHTSA complaint #11731897 · source
3. Filed Apr 3, 202642,320 miNCBrakes

   The contact's partner owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the "Service Brake System" and ABS warning lights illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the message that the vehicle would not exceed 62 MPH was displayed. The vehicle was restarted, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated with a message that the vehicle would not accelerate above 42 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a…

   NHTSA complaint #11729002 · source
4. Filed Feb 25, 202668,000 miVATowedBrakes

   The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brakes seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle several times, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. Due to the failures, the contact was almost in…

   NHTSA complaint #11720355 · source
5. Filed Jan 23, 2026120,000 miAZ1 injuredTowedBrakesEngine

   The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the braking system had erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the failure was caused by an engine malfunction of the number six cylinder. The vehicle was repaired. No further information was available. After retrieving the vehicle, the contact was driving approximately…

   NHTSA complaint #11712899 · source
6. Filed Dec 30, 2025WYBrakesElectrical System

   The vehicle is available for inspection - 35,000 approximate miles with a ebcm module repair needed in order to repair it to a level that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards of at minimum s5.3 no.126 & s5.1 no. 135 - i believe this vehicle should have been/should be included in the original and/or expanded recall n192268091. The vehicles electronic brake assist is not working causing it to be disabled. It has been inspected by denny menholt gmc. Warning…

   NHTSA complaint #11707766 · source
7. Filed Nov 14, 2025PABrakes

   While driving in my uncongested neighborhood, my brakes totally failed. Dash indicated multiple brake failure warnings. I managed to get my truck stopped and returned home by engaging my low range, four wheel drive. If I had been in on the open road, going down a hill, negotiating a curve, or in traffic a crash would have ocurred, potentially fatality. My vehicle was towed to a GMC dealership. They diagnosed the problem in the electronic braking module with a software update…

   NHTSA complaint #11699412 · source
8. Filed Aug 22, 202574,000 miTXTowedBrakesEngine

   The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving on three occasions and stopped, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message to "Check Parking Brake" was displayed. The contact engaged and disengaged the parking brake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the lifers and cam shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer…

   NHTSA complaint #11682425 · source
9. Filed May 15, 2025TNBrakesSteering

   This is a second report of an issue that first happened in February 2025, the dealer replaced the battery and called it fixed. On Friday 5-2-2025 I started the vehicle and as I was driving the dash lit up with these warnings: Service Trailer brake system, Service ESC, Brake System Failure 62 mph top speed, Steering assist reduced drive with care, The vehicle steering got stiff and brake pedal went to the floor board with a little braking available if I stood very hard on the…

   NHTSA complaint #11661258 · source
10. Filed May 15, 2025LABrakesElectrical System

    Ok I know my vin don't go under the 10 recalls for 2019 gmc sierra limited 1500 rwd, but my truck has the same problem with the brake module has those recalls I feel like gmc might have used different parts for the other recall but used the same brake module for my truck cause I have that same problem has the recall. It's obviously a issue that needs to be look in and my brake module should be fixed by gmc

    NHTSA complaint #11661191 · source
11. Filed May 1, 2025AZBrakesEngine

    6.2L v8 the same as 2021 to 2024 engine built the same way and im experiencing the same issues and the dealership wont fix it , i would like to get a response if this will be included or should i file a lawsuit and take legal action thank you

    NHTSA complaint #11658278 · source
12. Filed Mar 2, 2025NCBrakesEngine

    I was traveling north on interstate 95 and approaching my exit ramp. I was initially in the inside lane of travel. I accelerated to merge into the outside lane, between two other vehicles, and then onto the exit ramp. Once on the exit ramp, I let off of the throttle and the engine suddenly shut down. I noticed a message on driver information center instructing me to shift the vehicle into neutral and press "start again". The engine had shut down without any warning…

    NHTSA complaint #11645829 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology