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2019 GMC Truck Sierra 1500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Sierra 1500.

Body TRUCK

The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size truck requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 engine oil, a specification that proves highly relevant given that the engine dominates this model year's 609 total owner complaints alongside 10 separate recalls. While this volume of issues falls well short of the platform's problematic 2014 peak of 856 complaints, it stands in stark contrast to the 2016 low of just 45. Consequently, the 2019 Sierra occupies a middling tier in the model's 1999-2025 reliability history, indicating to researchers that this particular year carries notable mechanical risks rather than representing a benchmark for dependability.

Model year202620222019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R Must use a AGM VRLA battery. Vehicles battery is vented to the outside. · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R Must use a AGM VRLA battery. Vehicles battery is vented to the outside. · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/70R17 112SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742 alt 12727115
Engine air filter84121219 alt 84121217
Spark plug12688094 alt 12622441
Battery88866124 alt 88865934
Front wiper blades84578275
Serpentine belt12658178 alt 12669858
Thermostat89018168 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter13508023

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, Rear: 8.6 in the differential, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10L80
Brake FluidDot 4
Differential Gear OilRear: 8.6
Engine Coolant Capacity13.1 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity13.3 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity12.5 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity12.3 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity13.8 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.3 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.3 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug35.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket85.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle118.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket85.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.025-0.029 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.30 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number94R

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)43.0-58.0
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)43.0-58.0
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)68.0-79.0
Engine Oil Pressure33.36
Engine Oil Pressure22
Engine Oil Pressure22
Engine Oil Pressure22
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque30.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 118.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.6; Rear: 6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessEquipped with sensor in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .709
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.122; Rear: .728
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.00024
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts) — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 59.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 120°-140°59 ft. lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
185°-100°
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°48 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 50°18 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°48 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85.015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°.18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 110°18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85°18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2190 degrees190 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
360 degrees60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3With internal hex style bolts40 degrees
4Except internal hex style bolts60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 75°11 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45.011 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
143 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°.43 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 75°11 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 60°.Exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head. Use new fasteners and torque turbocharger to cylinder head.15 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Right side20 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Right side20 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Right side20 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°.15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 120°15 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
16.3

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2019 GMC Truck Sierra 1500 dominate in one area — the engine, 193 of 609 reports (32%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 10 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 12 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1742
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
609
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’99’09’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 609 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine193
Power Train76
Service Brakes41
Unknown Or Other24
Power Train,Engine18
Electrical System18
Engine & Engine Cooling14
Steering14

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V115000TiresReported 25/02/2021

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at…

19V889000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning LightReported 12/12/2019

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1742 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT6473F2026-07-17Unknown Or OtherThis PI was created to help avoid unnecessary front camera module replacements
PIT5767B2026-07-13Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides a diagnostic tip on poor a/c performance due to a condenser issue and…
PIT65322026-07-06Unknown Or OtherThe purpose of this PI is to inform dealer technicians of a normal cab pressure relief…
PIP6114A2026-06-17Unknown Or OtherThis document restricts dealers from ordering an engine assembly. The technician must…
PIP61152026-05-20Unknown Or OtherThe document advise technicians after an engine repair involving removal of the camshaft…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 6.0 qtEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 84121219Spark plug 12688094Battery 88866124

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Sierra 1500 take?

6.0 qt of Temperatures above -20°F 5W-30. Temperatures below -20°F 0W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Sierra 1500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.