2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,082 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 19 Silverado 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 27 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 15 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Tires, temporary/emergency spare tireDec 16, 2021
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
Campaign 21V985000 on NHTSA.gov
TiresJun 3, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
Campaign 21V423000 on NHTSA.gov
TiresFeb 25, 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 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Campaign 21V115000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsDec 17, 2020
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.
Campaign 20V792000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, driveshaftOct 22, 2020
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 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 N202314870.
Campaign 20V650000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assistJan 30, 2020
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."
A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 20V055000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, abs warning lightDec 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 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."
If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 19V889000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesDec 12, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.
An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. 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 N192273510.
Campaign 19V888000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, pretensionerNov 14, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. 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 N192270600.
Campaign 19V814000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDec 6, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.
Campaign 18V868000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
189 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Back over prevention, Oct 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE BACK UP CAMERA IMAGE WOULD GLITCH AND FLICKER. THE IMAGE WAS DISTORTED AND DIFFICULT TO VIEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TIPOTEX CHEVROLET (1600 NORTH EXPRESS WAY, HGWY 77, BROWNSVILLE, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY COMPUTER; HOWEVER, A REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5563675162. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.
Electrical system, Oct 7, 2019
THE BACKUP CAMERA BLINKS AND FADES OUT. MUCH OF THE TIME THE SCREEN IS FUZZY. THIS OCCURS WHILE STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. DURING NIGHT TIME I CAN BARELY SEE WHAT'S BEHIND ME FOR THE SCREEN IS DARK AND BLURRY.
Electrical system, Back over prevention, Sep 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK UP CAMERA IMAGE WAS EXTREMELY FUZZY AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO VIEW IMAGES OF OBJECTS POSITIONED BEHIND THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND WIND GAP CHEVROLET (1013 S. BROADWAY, WIND GAP, PA) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Sep 9, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, MULTIPLE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, INCLUDING THE SERVICE ESC, SERVICE PARKING, SPEED LIMIT 60 MPH, TRACTION CONTROL, AND VEHICLE NOT IN PARK. ALSO, WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN UNTIL IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE POLICE ARRIVED, BUT A REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF WHEN IT MADE A COMPLETE STOP AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LBJ CHEVROLET INC. (LOCATED AT 815 E WASHINGTON ST, NASHVILLE, NC 27856, (252) 677-9027). THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO SIR WALTER CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 8501 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27612, (919) 787-3700) WHERE IT WAS WAITING TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jul 23, 2019
ON JUNE 16TH 2019 I DROVE DOWN TO ATLANTA, GA FOR A BASEBALL GAME. MIDWAY I STOPPED FOR GAS. WHEN I TURNED BACK ON THE TRUCK, I REALIZED THAT I HAD LOST A AND IF I GET AN AMOUNT OF MY BRAKING ABILITY. HOWEVER, I HAD NO LIGHTS ON MU DASH TO INDICATE A FAILURE TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM. I READ ON A GM FORUM THAT OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE FOR 30 MINS, TURNED BACK ON THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES WORKED AGAIN. THEY, HOWEVER, HAD LIGHTS INDICATING A BRAKE FAILURE. I FOLLOWED THE FORUMS SUGGESTIONS AND AFTER 30 MINS WITH MY TRUCK OFF, I DROVE THE TRUCK AGAIN AND HAD NO FURTHER ISSUES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, BUT AS I EXPECTED THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. I WANTED TO START A PAPER TRAIL THOUGH INCASE THE ISSUE REOCCURRED. ON JULY 10TH THE SAME BRAKING ISSUE OCCURRED AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS NEAR MY DEALERSHIP IN GREENVILLE, SC. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE ABLE TO CONFIRM A LOSS OF OVER 50% OF BRAKING BUT NO LIGHTS OR CHECK ENGINE CODE (PAST OR PRESENT) INDICATING A BRAKE FAILURE. I AM VERY CONCERNED AND BELIEVE THIS TRUCK IS UNSAFE BECAUSE OF THE BRAKING ISSUES AND LACK OF CONFIRMATION OF SERVICE LIGHTS ON THE TRUCK DASH. IT IS A DEATH TRAP. THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM A FIX EITHER DUE TO NOT HAVING A SERVICE ERROR CODE TO FIX AND TURN OFF. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN ISSUES OCCURRED BOTH TIMES. ON BOTH OCCASION AS, SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENTS ALMOST HAPPENED DUE TO LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 6, 2019
MY TRUCK HAS AN ISSUE WHEN AT LOW SPEEDS 30MPH AND UNDER ALL CHECK WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON MY ESC (ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL) WILL COME ON WHEN THIS HAPPENS I LOOSE POWER STEERING AND WHEN THAT HAPPENS THE STEERING WHEEL RETURNS TO CENTER. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE NEW I HAD NOT HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A MONTH WHEN ALL THE ISSUE STARTED TO HAPPEN. WHEN I LOOSE THE POWER STEERING THE POWER FOR BRAKES GO OUT AS WELL I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS IT'S A VERY SCARY SITUATION WHEN IT HAPPENS. AFTER ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, POWER RUNNING BOARDS WOULD ALSO CYCLE UP AND DOWN ON THERE OWN, THE ONLY LIGHT THAT WOULD STAY ON WAS: SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 3, 2019
WITH ONLY 500 MILES ON THE TRUCK/ENGINE OIL PRESSURE HAS BEEN DROPPING DRASTICALLY WHILE GOING FROM DRIVE TO IDLE. IT DROPS FRIM 60 TO UNDER 30. ALSO BATTERY POWER GAUGE DROPS WELL BELOW 14 WHEN ORIGINALLY WAS OVER 14. THIS ALSO BEGAN AT THE SAME TIME OIL PRESSURE ISSUES BEGAN.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jun 2, 2019
REAR VIEW CAMERA BLURY AND FUZZY. VERY POOR STREET LIGHTING WHILE DRIVING ! SAFETY RELATED ISSUES!!!!
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, May 27, 2019
JUST DRIVING LOST BRAKES AND ESC CAME ON WON'T SPEED UP
Electrical system, May 10, 2019
ON TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE CHEAPER LOW TRIM BACKUP CAMERAS ANYTIME I TOUCH THE BRAKES WHILE BACKING UP THE CAMERA CUTS OUT. IT'S USUALLY A WHITE FLASH OR SOLID WHITE LINE BUT ON OCCASION WILL CUT OUT COMPLETELY TO A BLACK SCREEN.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 25, 2019
PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION ONTO A HIGHWAY MY DASH DISPLAY SHOWED "SERVICE POWER STEERING DRIVE WITH CARE" I NOTICED I HAD NO POWER ASSIST TO MY STEERING AND THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER AT BEST. I ALSO RECEIVED THE MESSAGE "SERVICE ECS" AT THIS POINT I HAD LITTLE CONTROL OF THE DIRECTION THE VEHICLE WAS GOING AND MANAGED TO PULL OVER. I ALSO NOTICED THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS STOPPED WORKING, CRUISE CONTROL, TRACTION CONTROL, LANE ASSIST, AUTO STOP, ETC. I LET THE VEHICLE SIT ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND RESTARTED. NO ERRORS REMAINED AND I WENT ON MY WAY. SCARY SITUATION TO BE IN ON A HIGHWAY.
Electrical system, Feb 28, 2019
MULTIPLE WARNING SCREENS APPEAR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INFOTAINMENT SCREEN. THEY FLASH ON AND OFF, LIKE A LIGHT SHOW, AND ARE EXTREMELY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. EACH TIME THEY FLASH ON THEY CAUSE ME TO LOOK DOWN AT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I AM CONCERNED THIS DISTRACTION WILL CAUSE ME TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO TO TURN THEM OFF. THESE WARNINGS RANDOMLY APPEAR WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, BE IT STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET OR A HIGHWAY, TURNING, BRAKING, PULLING A TRAILER, NOT PULLING A TRAILER. THIS SAFETY RISK HAS BEEN ONGOING EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW ONE MONTH AGO. I LIVE IN MINNESOTA. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS TWICE, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT GM HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE ISSUE SINCE LAST FALL, BUT HAS FAILED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. I TOOK PHOTOS OF SOME OF THE WARNINGS THAT HAVE RANDOMLY APPEARED AND WILL UPLOAD THEM WITH THIS REPORT.
Electrical system, Structure, Feb 6, 2019
DRIVERS MIRROR PROBLEM CAN'T CLOSE OR MIRROR UNATTACHES AND OPENS CLEAR TO THE WINDSHIELD AND COMES LOSE AND MOVES WHILE DRIVING SO DOESN'T FUNCTION CORRECT AND SERVICE STEERING WHEEL LICK ISSUES COMES ON.
Electrical system, Jan 21, 2019
IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THIS TRUCK CONSTANTLY THROWS ERROR CODES 'TRAILER DISCONNECTED' 'LANE CHANGE ALERT DISABLED', AND 'REAR CROSS TRAFFIC DISABLED'. THESE ERRORS ARE EXTREMELY DISTRACTING AND HAVE NEARLY CAUSED ME TO GET INTO ACCIDENTS CLEARING THE ERRORS. GM IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT HAS NO SOLUTION. PLEASE HELP.