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
1,082 reports, newest first.
Power train, Engine, Oct 15, 2024
Transmission hard shift and downshift also has a torque convertor shudder it also has high transmission temp the coolant temp on the dash is above the middle point have been to the dealership multiple times they state everything is normal transmission problem can cause a safety issue on the road if truck doesn’t shift how it’s supposed to.
Power train, Oct 11, 2024
8L90 Transmission failure at 60k Miles.
Power train, Oct 11, 2024
1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission system appears to have malfunctioned, specifically causing hard, sudden jerks when shifting and sluggish acceleration. While the issue is ongoing, the dealer has not confirmed any problem. The dealer has performed transmission flushes twice under 60k miles and recommended a third flush a few months back when I took it in for the jerking issues. The transmission is available for inspection upon request. 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The hard, sudden jerks when shifting can feel as if the vehicle has been rear-ended, potentially causing a loss of control or distraction while driving, posing a risk to both the driver and others on the road. Sluggish acceleration could also impair the vehicle’s response in critical driving situations, such as merging or avoiding obstacles. 3.Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No, the problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by the dealer. The dealer claims the behavior is considered “normal operation,” despite the symptoms being severe enough to concern the owner. 4.Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? The vehicle has only been inspected by the dealer, who did not find any issues with the transmission or other components. It has not been inspected by any other parties like the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. 5.Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There were no specific warning lamps or messages associated with the issue. The symptoms of hard jerks when shifting and sluggish acceleration appeared over time but have not been linked to any warning signals from the vehicle’s systems.
Engine, Oct 2, 2024
Engine oil Cooler Line completely popped out from the the crimp fitting. Low oil pressure chimed. immediately turned the truck off and oil flooded my driveway. Same issue outline in the N212326940 Engine Oil cooler Lines Detaching from Crimp July 2021 publication. Luckily this just happen while parked in the driveway so no one was hurt and no real damage to the truck.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Sep 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon shifting into drive, the vehicle unexpectedly lurched forward. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.
Service brakes, Sep 29, 2024
July 2024 my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado got a message of 'brake system failure will not go over 43 mph'. Computer reset twice by local tire dealership. On Thursday September 26, 2024, while driving breaks STOPPED working. Vehicle would not come to a complete stop. Brake pedal hit the wall and still not working. Had to release the gas in order to put the vehicle into a complete stop. UNSAFE, VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. ALMOST CRASHED. Had to get a wrecker to tow it home.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Sep 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal, the light signal changed, and the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated to approximately 10 MPH, then the vehicle independently stopped. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was taken to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was no problem with the brakes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Power train, Sep 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly shuddered and lunged forward. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the torque converter. The contact was also informed that the dealer observed metallic flakes inside the transmission fluid. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Power train, Sep 24, 2024
Transmission shudders when starting off and slams into gear when down shifting. Took truck to dealer while still under warranty and was told that GM states this is "normal operation" and refused to perform repair under warranty. Now that truck is out of warranty period, GM is saying that transmission needs work at a cost of $6000 for torque converter and valve body assembly GM is well aware of the issues they are having with their Transmissions and refuses to fix or update..
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Sep 23, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the Auto START/STOP function engaged, and the engine shut off as needed. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal to resume driving, the vehicle started rolling backward. The contact shifted to park(P), turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated upon shifting to drive(D), the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the following day, the steering wheel seized. The check engine warning light, the traction control warning light, the parking warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The messages "Battery Saver Mode", "Service Charging System" and other unknown messages were displayed. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to their location for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and slowing for a traffic signal, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was not slowing as intended. The contact stated that the check engine and service brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact pumped the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to operate as needed. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brake sensors and the brake master cylinder had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Power train, Sep 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission experienced hard shifting and the front end was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the hard shifting mostly occurred while shifting from first to second gear. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Steering, Power train, Service brakes, Sep 12, 2024
Was driving and the engine died, lost power steering, lost gauges (No speedometer, No Tachometer, Gauges quite working at all) and lost power brakes. Had to try and pull over and was not able to stop or steer easily. I almost hit several other cars and a guardrail trying to stop and steer to emergency lane. After I got stopped, I was not able to restart my vehicle, the starter just kept running but the engine would not start and gauges didn't work. I had my vehicle towed home and started trying to figure out what happened. Put my code reader on the truck and it showed 12 different codes including ECM/BCM failure. I started checking fuses and relays but everything was good. Finally found the problem at the ECM. There was a wiring harness that was not secured and was rubbing against the frame of the truck. One little yellow wire had rubbed through and shorted out which killed the whole truck. It looks like the manufacturer didn't secure the wiring harness in several spots which allowed the wiring harness to rub on the frame and the mount that holds the ECM. The mount for the ECM has started to rub through a different wiring harness and had started rubbing through wires in that harness but I caught it in time.
Power train, Sep 9, 2024
The truck has shifting issues. It down shiftshard causing the rearwheelks to lock up. vehicles have transmission issues such as shuddering and shaking in higher gears, and hesitation and lurching in lower gears. They also allege that GM told dealers to tell customers that these harsh shifts were normal
Power train, Sep 7, 2024
Unknown, but I believe the torque converter gave out and messed up the transmission.
Steering, Sep 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the power steering became inoperable. The contact stated that the check engine, service ESC, power steering failure, and service back over prevention camera warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Power train, Engine, Sep 5, 2024
I've replacd the transmission which was covered under extended warranty now I'm having to replace the engine which is not covered the car is only 5 yrs old
Suspension, Sep 4, 2024
While driving within the neighborhood, the upper control arm ball joint failed and the wheel folded under. After some research, it appears that this truck purchased new from the dealership where it was upfitted with a suspension leveling accessory as shown in the photo. It should have been included in NHTSA Recall 21V-718 as it clearly is premature failure of the OEM upper control arm ball joint due to the dealer installed Suspension Level Kit. Vehicle was purchased new at Vaden Chevrolet in Pooler GA.
Power train, Aug 27, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted with the transmission overheating message displayed. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
Power train, Aug 23, 2024
When I started driving, the transmission began to feel loose, like gears weren’t seated all the way. And then it began revving for no reason, and would eventually catch a gear as I let off the gas. I was driving with my kids and I was afraid that the gears would catch at a high rev rate and send me forward into other vehicles or pedestrians so I needed to end my drive asap. I was attempting to turn left at a light and the truck stopped going into any gear and I was stopped in the middle of the road. I had to push my car out of the way with the help of others.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a message displayed reading "Low Oil Pressure" prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact observed an excessive amount of oil leaking underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the oil cooler line had detached. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: N192220080. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Steering, Aug 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The service power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the steering gear box ground strap. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 73 MPH, the tailgate opened unintendedly. The contact pulled to the side of the road to inspect the tailgate and became aware that the tailgate was dented. The contact stated that the area nearby the back over prevention camera and the release button for the tailgate were damaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed there was no recall on the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
Other or unspecified, Aug 2, 2024
The rear view camera mounted in the tailgate of my truck displays a distorted and fuzzy display on the video display, when in reverse gear. When I select reverse gear and it's at night, the light at the top center of the tailgate, intended to illuminate the tow hitch, is so bright that it bleaches any view from the screen. I'd suggest the light be on a separate switch to be used only for actually hitching to a trailer. The display shows the guiding marks where the truck will go and it is bleached from view also. This is a hazard because the view is so blurry, nothing of value is displayed. I mentioned this to the dealer's service manager, where I purchased this truck, used, and he said that the camera would have to be replace or at least removed from the tailgate and cleaned and resealed. I noticedd this imperfection upon delivery as a used truck and since it's out of the warranty period i will wait to have it repaired. Thank you..
Steering, Jul 31, 2024
The power steering light comes off and on and I lost power steering here and there.