Fourth generation (GMT T1XX)
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The most reported problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is brake wear, with 192 complaints, usually around 9,000 miles.
- 1,085owner complaints
- 10recalls
- 27involved a crash
- 39,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Silverado 1500 doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
- Brake wear192 reports
- Stalling155 reports
- Transmission shudder153 reports
- Engine failure134 reports
- Misfire120 reports
- Infotainment111 reports
- Power steering loss51 reports
- Traction control light51 reports
- Oil leak39 reports
- Transmission failure37 reports
- Engine rattle35 reports
- Oil consumption31 reports
- Dead battery28 reports
- Warning lights27 reports
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 1,085 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 3.0 times the median of 367 for 2019 pickups on this site. Of the 13 Silverado 1500 model years since 2014, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- At 136 complaints for each year on the road, the 2019 runs 2.3 times the 2018 (58) and above the 2020 (105).
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Brake wear has 192 complaints and stalling has 155, out of 1,085 in all. Brake wear tends to show up early. Of the 129 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 9,000 miles and a quarter under about 4,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 34 of the 1,085 complaints (3%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 27 reports mention a crash, 8 mention a fire and 15 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 11 of 27, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Brake wear and transmission shudder each have a recall on the same system (19V-889 and 20V-055; 20V-650). Stalling has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 273, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 171 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 192 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
1,085 complaints is 4.6 times the median 2019 model on this site and 3.0 times the median 2019 pickup. Among the 13 Silverado 1500 model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chevrolet filed 1,760 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. 100 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 10 bulletins · 192 complaints
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with premature brake pad life and engineering is working on release new pad lining material.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic trailer brake system causing a voltage spike into the trucks electrical system which is causing DTC C1114 to set.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System” message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is ...
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle.
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that after performing a brake inspection, brake pad replacement, or any other repair that requires the caliper piston to be reseated may be causing DTC C05B0 to falsely set for eBoost ...
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose DTC C056D or C056E.
N192215910 Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the incorrect brake pipe protective sleeves were installed. This may cause minor surface damage to the brake pipe protective coating.
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians to correct a condition of a Premature Replace Brake Pads or Service Brake Pad Life System Message at very Low Mileage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the step needed to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have uneven brake pad wear. Technician will need to inspect and measure the brake pads thickness.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 13 bulletins · 155 complaints
This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated that may be caused by gelling of fuel in cold temperatures.
This Preliminary information communicates some diagnostic tips to inspect for no/low voltage at the ECM for a customers complaints of a SES MIL, Crank No Start, stalling DTC's: P16A7 and/or P16AF.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing the trailer running lights shut off due to excessive load on the running lamp circuit.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Information on Vehicles Engine Shuts Off After 30 or 60 Minutes of Idling.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of IPC Gauges Inoperative or Fluctuate, No Crank, Start then Stall.
This service bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated.
This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of running poor and stalling. No trouble codes may be set referencing this condition. Fuel trims around -20% may be observed on both banks.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a SES MIL and the Brake System Control Module setting false DTC's during shut down. GM Engineering released updated cals for the BSCM to repair the issue.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have stalling shudder and/or hard shifting into 1st gear or reverse vibration on launch (with excessive crankshaft end ...
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vehicle stalls when using remote start when ambient temperatures are below 21 F (-6 C) and possible DTC P037C.
This Bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of a siren or whine noise from the in-tank fuel pump at temperatures below -6C or 20F, accompanied by start and stall, no start, loss of power and MIL illuminated.
This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp disable switch (Which is part of the headlamp switch), if the vehicles was built for ...
Plus 1 older ones not listed here.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 8 bulletins · 153 complaints
This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagement/Ratcheting ...
This service bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure to aid in correcting a customer concern of a Howling, Whining/Whirring Noise, Shudder/Vibration and/or Grinding Noise While in 4HI, 4HI Auto and/or During Parking Lot Maneuvers in Auto Mode.
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This service bulletin provides service /diagnostic information to aid with a Transmission Harsh 1-2 Shift Upon First Start Up/Shift of the Day Under Light Throttle.
This Technical bulletin provides a repair to correct a condition of Shudder/Surging While Driving.
This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Delayed and/or Harsh Engagement of Transmission Shift After Vehicle Sitting with Engine Off.
This Preliminary information communicates diagnostics to the dealer involving a vehicle shudder concern caused by the camshaft actuator system that can be mistaken for a transmission issue.
This technical bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Delayed and/or Harsh Engagement of Transmission Shift After Vehicle Sitting with Engine Off.
This informational bulletin provides information on a harsh 3-2 downshift during closed throttle coast when coming to a stop.
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 3 bulletins · 134 complaints
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.
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N192264211 Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the block heater cable function was disabled or the customer was advised to not use this feature. Dealers will replace the engine block heater.
Check engine light or misfire 34 bulletins · 120 complaints
Certain vehicles, may have a condition that could cause the Catalytic Converter to fail. If this failure occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light) will illuminate, and a diagnostic trouble code will set.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Evaporative DTCs P0442, P0446, P0455 or P0449, Caused by Dust Intrusion into the Evaporative Canister.
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This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
Emissions Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles with a 2.7L engine (RPO L3B).
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
Special Coverage - certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge pump to fail. If this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light) will illuminate and a diagnostic trouble code will set.
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p06DD due to low or no oil pressure immediately following engine oil and filter change due to oil filter and main oil gallery being drained or empty.
This service bulletin informs the technician to inspect for a possible electrical concern at the ECM X2 electrical connector to correct a customer concern of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0333 Set.
Information bulletin explains a possible coolant leak coming from the cylinder head bolt areas.
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles equipped with a 6.6L diesel engine (RPO L5P), may have a condition that could cause the engine glow plugs to fail.
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the having dtc p06DD P06DA P06DB due to engine wiring harness concerns.
This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to Shift to Park Message on Drivers Information Center (DIC) (ONLY On Push Button Ignition), Unable to ...
Plus 22 older ones not listed here.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 24 bulletins · 111 complaints
This service bulletin provides a procedure to check the rearview mirror coax connector for looseness by disconnecting and reconnecting the electrical connector to correct the customers concern for the rearview mirror video screen displaying blue.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of software issues with Radio Software Version V808.
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This Preliminary information communicates a concern where the radio will reboot when adjusting the volume intermittently and that engineering is investigating.
This Preliminary information communicates information to not make any repairs for momentary camera flicker when brake light, turn signal, or hazards are active with radio RPO IOR. GM engineering is working on a resolution for this concern.
This service bulletin provides information to aid a dealer/customer concern of Radio Unwanted Phantom Touch or Non-Responsive to Touch After Cleaning/Disinfecting Radio Display.
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Radio or Display Malfunctions Immediately After Replacement.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Unwanted Radio Volume Ramp Up to Max.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of software issues with Radio Software Version V808.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Loss of Brake Assist, Various Messages Displayed in DIC, Brake Pedal Travel and Apply May Feel Different, DTC C0024 Set.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Blue Screen and Service Rear Vision System Message on Radio Display.
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the electronic brake controlmodule is less likely to activate the optional integrated brake assist. Normal braking capability functions as intended.
N192275630 Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles, may have a condition in which the electronic brake control module is less likely to activate the optional integrated brake assist. Normal braking capability functions as intended.
Plus 12 older ones not listed here.
Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear 5 bulletins · 84 complaints
This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise.
This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
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This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise.
18309 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain 2019 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles may have a condition where the prop shaft bolts may not have been properly torqued to the front differential.
Backup camera goes black or freezes 3 bulletins · 62 complaints
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Rear View Camera Issues - DTCs B395A, B395B, B395C, B101E, B101D.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Rear View Camera Coaxial Related Issues - DTCs B395A, B395B, B395C, B101E, B101D.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Rear View Camera Image Flickers When Brake Lamps or Turn Signals are On.
Complaints filed by year
273 complaints came in 2025, 2.0 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Open.
NHTSA summary
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Closed oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V-274.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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, 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Brake wear, with 192 of the 1,085 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 9,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems start?
Of the 536 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 10,000 miles and half by about 39,000.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has more complaints than both the 2018 and the 2020: 136 a year against 58 and 105.
How many 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
34 of them (3%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls on the same system: 19V-889 and 20V-055. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.