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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 GMC Sierra Limited 1500

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
405Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE GMC SIERRA LIMITED 1500

The 2019 GMC Sierra Limited 1500 is a full-size pickup truck aimed at buyers who want a capable, work-ready hauler with a degree of refinement above the base trim. Positioned in one of the most competitive segments in the American market, the Sierra Limited targets both contractors and family buyers who need towing muscle alongside everyday usability.

VERDICT

The 2019 GMC Sierra Limited 1500 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 77 out of 100, an average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Sierra Limited 1500 as a well-appointed, capable full-size truck that competes respectably in a crowded segment. Professional assessments tend to highlight its refined interior relative to the standard Sierra and its strong towing credentials, while noting that the competitive landscape from Ford and Ram keeps pressure on GMC to continue improving across the board.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 17.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13133

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: NoLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 GMC Sierra Limited 1500 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

405 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

10reported crash
3reported fire
9reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 134Service Brakes 107Power Train 91Electrical System 78Steering 36Unknown Or Other 32

Rivals in Sedan (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13133), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for GMC Sierra Limited 1500 2019. Class rank 92 of 119 in Sedan 2019. Methodology · Disclosure