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, Apr 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 30 MPH, the check transmission warning light illuminated. The contact was informed by her husband that prior to the warning light being illuminated, the vehicle was vibrating and shaking abnormally. The contact stated that her husband had experienced the failure with the vehicle jolting and the transmission slipping while shifting between gears. The contact stated that the transmission was repaired 5-months prior at the dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Engine, Apr 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Oil Pressure Low, Turn Vehicle Off" message was displayed. The contact's wife pulled to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: N212326940 (Engine Oil Cooler Lines Detaching from Crimp); however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the rear main seal had previously been replaced due to an engine oil leak, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Engine, Apr 19, 2024
1: Cylinder 1 misfire (available for inspection upon request) 2: Vehicle can cut off without warning while ABS brakes malfunction. 3: Dealer unknown Independent service confirm 4:unknown 5: engine light illuminated intermittingly 1week prior to the misfire.
Power train, Apr 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while slowing for a traffic signal and coming to a stop, there was a jolt as if the vehicle had been crashed into in the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle also hesitated and then jerked into gear while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failures were intermittent but reoccurring. The contact stated that the "Transmission Hot - Idle Engine" was displayed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who advised that the transmission failure was a known failure but that the manufacturer had not provided a remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Electrical system, Apr 18, 2024
When turning off the vehicle, the DIC gives an indication of Shift to Park warning. After a few minutes the beeping and warning would turn off. Started happening at 62,000 miles. Dealer looked for it April 18, 2023, could not duplicate the problem.
Engine, Apr 17, 2024
I had an oil cooler line fail on the interstate, causing a sudden loss of oil pressure. Caused a great deal of smoke to the side and rear of vehicle as well as oil spilled beneath. I was fortunate to get off the road before an accident occurred. There was a related recall to this line in the past but covered only a small number of vehicles. It still seems to be a common occurrence according to several mechanics, vehicle owners, and tow truck drivers.
Power train, Electrical system, Apr 15, 2024
When I put the vehicle in reverse the camera goes fuzzy then cuts out completely. Then goes on/off repeatedly. Also having transmission issues, I put the vehicle in drive and doesn’t move until about 7 seconds after I let off the brake. Does a bad jerk! Shifting issue throughout the whole time I’m driving! I talked to a guy about his truck that has the same issues I’m having and he said the dealer needs to change the transmission soon. Really concerns me bc I feel like one day it will leave me stranded and the truck only has 48,000 miles
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Apr 12, 2024, crash
This 2019 Silverado pickup truck lurched forward on 2 different occasions. The first time it lurched forward, it was in a parking lot and no damage was done to the truck or any other vehicle. The second time our 2019 Silverado pickup truck lurched forward I was turning around at a farm. The truck hit a wooden building on the farm and did damage to it and our truck did damage the front end of the truck to the tune of $3,474.00. If someone was in front of the truck, they would have been killed or seriously injured. We have been very careful with the truck ever since. We could pull it into our garage and it could lurch forward and go through the garage wall.
Power train, Electrical system, Apr 7, 2024
the truck is constantly running a shift to park message. It takes continuous attempts by pressing the brake and wiggling or changing gears to reverse, to drive back to park in order to shut off. Sometimes, it takes up to 10 minutes to stop erroring before I can exit the vehicle. this has started a couple years ago there has been no resolution by Chevrolet as to the reason or an option to fix it the truck will not allow me to leave and lock it while this is occuring so i have no option but to keep to shifting gears to make it stop.
Engine, Apr 6, 2024
While driving vehicle oil cooler line detached from fitting. There were no prior leaks before the incident. The day prior the vehicle received an oil change and no leaks were observed.
Engine, Apr 6, 2024
The engine cooling oil line became separated at the crimp spilling all the engine oil onto the street while the vehicle was in operation, no warning lights were on prior to the malfunction, GM has made a recal for this particular issue
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 28, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The brake, the ABS, and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the messages "Brake Service Failure "Trailer Brake System" "Service Trailer Brake System" and "Service ESC" were displayed on the GMC mobile app. The contact stated that he pumped the brake pedal; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that as he was approaching the traffic light, he made a left turn into a ditch to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to pull out of the ditch. The contact stated that he activated the hazard lights and drove to the residence at 5 MPH. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was made to tow the vehicle to their location the following day. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,120.
Power train, Mar 28, 2024
Transmission slips, into 2nd i believe. Hard shifts, shuddering and shaking at intermittent speeds. Also missed shifts and dtc triggered in performance mode. Started happening last year, 2023, progressively becoming worse overtime. Last summer is when it didn't shift and set off multiple codes that had to be cleared to be able to operate normally. Dealership stated since codes had been cleared they couldn't do anything about it, so nothing was done. (I can still find the codes with my personal code tool)
Other or unspecified, Mar 27, 2024
Rear defrost is causing a loud hissing/arcing sound. After leaving the defrost on for a short period of time, I could see smoke forming near the bottom left corner of the window. This is concerning because defrost is turned on automatically when the truck is started and it is cold outside. I see that many other people have reported the same issue on their 2019 Silverado 1500 when reading in the GM forum. In many reported cases, it will either catch on fire or completely shatter the window. I was told by my dealer that since my truck is outside of warranty, they would not cover the repair. This should be a safety recall covered outside of warranty period. GM has yet to announce a safety recall on this issue.
Service brakes, Mar 23, 2024
While traveling on the [XXX] at 70mph the truck started making a loud noise and started feeling like all tires were flat. Getting off the road the routors were very hot. Getting back on the interstate to get to an exit, a message appeared that said brake failure. There were no brakes when pedal was applied. It was towed to the Integrity Chevrolet in Chattanooga, Tn. A case was opened with General Motors #[XXX]. GMC reported to us that the truck which we bought with 5900 miles (driven by a salesman), had had the brakes reprogrammed 4 times which we were unaware of. They reprogrammed the brakes, put on new brake pads, milled the router and replaced the brake fluid, informing us this was needed, charging us $1210. GMC refused to pay because the dealership said it was normal wear and tear. Truck has 38,000 miles. Brake pads showed 62% front and 78% back life. We have emails as documentation. I was unable to upload but can forward if email address is provided. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) . The contact stated this is the 5th time the brake system has been reprogrammed, (4xs before we purchased it unaware of this and on March 11th).
Engine and engine cooling, Engine, Mar 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that oil had been leaking from the oil cooler lines. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer confirmed the failure and provided the contact with an estimate for repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while in park(P), he observed a gasoline odor. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, he observed a gasoline odor entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. The contact exited the highway and pulled over, examined, and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Mar 14, 2024
Rear sliding glass on 19’ + model silverados. Water has entered into the cabin specifically to the left back passenger side. My vehicle to include multiple other people across the nation have been effected by this also. Specifically to mine, water has entered and stained the interior cabin panel. This is a safety/health concern to people experiencing this as it can cause asthmatic individuals and immuno compromised personnel to get deathly ill. I have my babies ride back there and it concerns me that they will get sick due to the negligence of GM not wanting to correct the issue to standard. The answer to the problem is a reseal, however, when that seal does not hold due to faulty back panel glass it is now your obligation to pay for a whole new back panel. Chevrolet has resealed the issue but I have also reached back out to them with no response due to the window not being aligned and portions of the seal being exposed to the weather.
Other or unspecified, Mar 14, 2024
My rear window was leaking and repaired by the dealer in 2020 . Then in November of 2023 I noticed the water again in the cab I noticed stains and mold in the cab the vehicle now had 42,000 miles the dealer said the truck was out of warranty so I would have to pay out of pocket or make an insurance claim . This is a health and safety concern if the window sealant can crack it can potentially pop out if the windows are open at higher speeds due to the pressure in the cab. Also General Motors does not want to acknowledge or accept full responsibility for the window or the mold and water damage!
Back over prevention, Mar 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the rear camera display image showed a blurred image. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the camera needed to be replaced. The camera was replaced but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
Other or unspecified, Mar 6, 2024
Truck developed leak in rear window area, which will create mold in the vehicle, making it unsafe to be in. Took it into Chevrolet dealer and told it was third brake light leak a known issue with a TSB. First told will need window replaced also, but then they changed to the reseal window (see quote attached). They "repaired" the leak, then same day it was still leaking. I returned to dealer (same day); now told I need to replace window as per a TSB! Another $1K cost to me. GM knows about this problem but is placing the cost on the customer. These trucks are not safe to be in, if mold develops.
Other or unspecified, Mar 5, 2024
The rear sliding window structure is faulty and this is well documented through complaints. The structure surrounding the rear sliding window is not strong enough to stand normal wear and tear. This is documented in [XXX] . The supplier produced poor quality material. Was it the suppliers fault or GM's specifications? The water leakage can cause damage to the rear seat and floor board which can cause mold and mildew to form, causing a health issue. This happened to this vehicle. Because of this known problem which GM gets away with the consumer has to foot the bill. The dealership has to send this truck out to get fixed and the cost is around $900. Though the mold and mildew is not enough for a recall since it is not a safety issue. It does become a safety issue when the water interacts with the electrical system and causes it to short out and cause smoke. This happened to my son's 2019 Silverado Z71. The safety issue is when a child is strapped in their car seat in the back seat and this happens. Which happened in this instance. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Electrical system, Structure, Mar 5, 2024
The rear electric sliding window sealant fails in the there trucks allowing for water to get into the cab at times soaking the headliner. When this happens it can cause possible mold in the headliner leading to possible harm to any child seated in a car seat in the back seat. This should be a recall and fix by GM on these vehicles but they currently do not cover the fix.
Engine, Mar 1, 2024
Lost ALL oil pressure while casually driving 35mph. Safety issue, had to stop on side of busy highway. Truck warned me to turn off engine.
Power train, Electrical system, Feb 28, 2024
I have several issues going on with my vehicle. The transmission keeps shuddering and the dealer says there is nothing wrong with it. I've documented over a dozen instances. It feels like you are going over rumble strips. Also the screen flickers bad making it difficult to see the backup camera. I have a dozen or more videos on this and the dealer says they can't reproduce the issue.