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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · symptom sheet

Transmission slips

  • 27owner reports
  • 19,026median miles
  • $10,000median quote
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Aug 11, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026

27 of the 150 reports of transmission shudder on the 2019 Silverado 1500 describe transmission slipping.

Part of Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (150 reports) · also: jerking or hard shifts, hesitation when accelerating

Tick what matches of 27 reports

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What got replaced

Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.

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.

20V-650Oct 22, 2020
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

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
Risk: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
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.

What owners paid

8 of the 27 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $6,300 to $12,000.

$6,300$10,000$12,000
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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 14,000 and 72,000 miles, from the 13 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Engine oil cooler line leaks and crimping does not hold hose tight enough and slipped off crimp fitting. line came completely off of crimp fitting and leaked all engine oil. Forced engine to be turned off and low engine oil marked on dash.”

Filed Mar 2, 2026

“Transmission slips going into 1st. Then when it shifts to the next gears it shudders. It is available for inspection but I have not taken it to a service center. No lamps and messages are present.”

Filed Feb 11, 2025

“While accelerating vehicle has a hitch and/or grinding sound like the transmission is slipping and/or can’t get in gear.”

Filed Sep 7, 2023

“Since Purchasing the vehicle, I have taken it to the dealership due to the transmission feels like it is slipping or buckling and not wanting to shift each time they told me there is no issue with the vehicle. This vehicle was purchased in 2019 and has a little over 22 k miles.”

Filed Mar 31, 2023

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 27 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.

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