2019 GMC Sierra 1500: Slipkickand harshly engage
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Sierra 1500 report: slipkickand harshly engage. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 15,000 miles.
NHTSA has 139 owner complaints for the 2019 Sierra 1500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769031 (filed 10/05/2026): “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 war…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768513 (filed 10/02/2026): “Engine failure. my engine is near failure, loud knocking, check engine light and trusted repair shop analyzed. the repair diagnosis is that the engine will fail in the very near future and that is not safe to drive because of risk of failure. i like the t…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: rebuilt tranamission (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $6,350 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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