2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · symptom sheet
Transmission hesitates when accelerating
- 25owner reports
- 60,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 3, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
25 of the 150 reports of transmission shudder on the 2019 Silverado 1500 describe hesitation when accelerating.
Part of Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (150 reports) · also: jerking or hard shifts, transmission slipping
Tick what matches of 25 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (16 reports) and the torque converter (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 12,100 and 65,000 miles, from the 11 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Hard shifting, shutter, jerk, hesitation feels like the motor is going to fall out. Haven't had the manufacturer look at it, but it's very annoying and embarrassing.”
Filed Mar 20, 2025
“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”
Filed Sep 9, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 25 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 192 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 153 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 130 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 119 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 111 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 51 reports
- Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 51 reports
- Engine leaks oil 39 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 35 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 35 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 30 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 27 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 26 reports