Complaint volume
1024 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2019 Chevrolet Silverado Complaints
1024 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, grouped by component category.
1024 Total complaints
27 Crash reports
7 Fire reports
12 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are engine, power train, service brakes. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 27 crash reports, 7 fire reports, 12 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 432 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 35,396 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to engine, power train, service brakes?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2019 Chevrolet Silverado?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado
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How severe are the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado complaints?
27 Crash
7 Fire
12 Injury
0 Fatality
77 Towed
13 Medical attention
What are the most common 2019 Chevrolet Silverado complaint categories?
ENGINE 193
POWER TRAIN 183
SERVICE BRAKES 66
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 57
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 50
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 47
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 35
STEERING 23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 14
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES 12
1,024 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | On January 1, 2025, while driving, I heard a loud bang, after which the engine began to knock. I brought the vehicle to the dealership on January 2, 2025, where I was charged over $4,000 for diagnoses. On January 9, 2025, the dealership informed me that the camshaft had broken. The truck had 130,000 miles on it at the time of the incident. I have consistently had the oil changed every 5,000 miles. In my opinion, this damage occurred prematurely. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | Engine failure-Cyclinoide Had to replace engine- Maintenance was done as recommended. Should not have to replace engine. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | POWER TRAIN | See attached document for complaint | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 86,000 miles on the vehicle and transmission and oil leakingproblem | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I own a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss that exhibits strange and persistent issues. A recurring engine code appears P0499, clears itself, and then reappears without consistent resolution. This affects the remote starter as the engine light will be engaged. Additionally, several service warnings flash momentarily and disappear, including: •Service Trailer Brake System •Brake System Failure – Top Speed Limited to 62 or 43 MPH •Parking Sensor Unavailable These warnings occur without warning and vanish too quickly to document fully. Despite multiple visits to the dealership, technicians have been unable to replicate or resolve the problem. This unpredictable behavior creates safety concerns, particularly regarding brake system reliability and sensor functionality. I and many others experiencing these same issues are concerned about a potential electrical or sensor issue impacting vehicle performance and safety. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The oil cooler lines came disconnected and oil leaked out. Had to have it towed and repair shop fixed it said the front lines where broke and rear lines where coming apart | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission shifts really hard and down shift hard. Have been the to dearships 3 times being told that’s just how the transmission is even them acknowledging. It’s a problem. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | Coming home from work one morning, the truck all the sudden displayed lights across the dash saying no oil pressure shut off engine now. So I Immediately pulled over and got out to find oil was coming out of everywhere, my front bumper, the hood, underneath. I had it towed to local Chevrolet dealership and they contacted me today to tell me the oil line from the engine had came loose because of a clamp. So I looked up some problems because it was over $1000 to fix it and found there was a customer satisfaction issued through GM because of the same problems within my year and model truck. Are they in contacted GM to see if they would fix the problem and they told me because my model number was included in their customer satisfaction that they couldn’t fix it even though it was the same year and the same type of truck. So I asked them how I got my model number included and they told me I had to go through the national Highway safety. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact received a warning message that displayed low oil pressure to turn the vehicle off. The contact pulled the vehicle over and turned the vehicle off. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed oil leaking from the bottom of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil coolant failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 31,000 |
| Dec 2024 | POWER TRAIN | My truck is at Hubler Cevrolet in Greenwood, IN with engine oil cooler lines leaking at 40,000 miles. GM Customer satisfaction program for some vin numbers expired in 2023 (N212326940). My vin was identified as being ineligible. Upon my own further research these trucks are known to have issues with leaking or rupturing oil cooler lines leading to catastrophic engine failure. I suspect that the manufacturer of the previously covered lines is the same although the part application number may be different. The manufacturer produced a defective oil cooler line that is previously know to fail especially in cold climates. I am Indianapolis, IN where temperatures have been below 0 at times and is frequently below freezing during winter. My lines starting leaking after the first freeze, about 4 weeks ago. I closely monitored the oil level until I was able to take it to the dealer for further inspection, it always remained above half on the dipstick. I wrongly assumed that the leak was from an overtightened oil drain screw from the previous oil change. I had my oil changed at XpressPro a few days before I took my truck to the dealer because their technician identified the leak was from the oil cooler lines. The tech at Xpresspro showed me a video he took on his personal cell phone showing the oil covering the engine oil cooler lines. The dealer is quoting 1400 for the repairs and they are not covered by powertrain warranty even though the engine would seize if they ruptured while driving. I reached out to GM customer service and spoke with Kaylee she advised me to contact Hubler to inquire about cost assistance and use my case number she gave for reference (XXX). I beleive this should be covered by a recall as it could have ruptured while driving causing the engine to lock and stop all forward momentum. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6 | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I had known transmission problems resulting in $5974 repairs. I consider this an extreme safety issue. Had the transmission failed in heavy traffic, it would present a dangerous situation for both me and others near me. This is a known issue by GM, nothing is being done to correct this problem. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2024 | POWER TRAIN | When put in drive and start driving as I start going it won’t shift and takes longer than normal when finally shifts it’s to hard and truck jumps a lot as if had hit a bump with rear tires, Also while driving in highway truck vibrates to much have already try new tires new rims and different parts of suspension to solve issues but continues to do the same. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2024 | ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | *Lifter / Rocker Failure *There was a good jerk of the truck (safety) *Confirmed independently *Not inspected by dealer, police, ect *Small stuttering right before failure | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2024 | ENGINE | Premature failure of hydraulic lifter and cam which happened suddenly when driving on the highway. Truck had 106000 miles and it was am expensive repair. It caused the truck to violently shake and I had to get towed. Truck had been maintained with all recommended services through the dealership. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2024 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | They sold me a vehicle at the dealer. Three days after I bought it, I had to buy tires for it. Because they were in bad condition, they also charged me for a liquid called 3m nitro and I don't understand why they put it in if the tires were in bad condition, and they also promised to fix some details on the bumper and details on the paint on the body of the truck, and the transmission has already started to fail, and they don't want to help me or take responsibility. The truck still has a Dealer warranty. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon reversing out of the driveway and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle jerked several times, then the vehicle responded as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred when the engine was cold. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown software update was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the manufacturer had advised that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 52,000 |
| Dec 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started vibrating and hesitating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed and refilled. The torque converter was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 64,000 |
| Dec 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Wires were improperly installed during assembly, on truck and rubs on a frame which chafes, which causes the protective covering to get rubbed off causing a short circuit on my wiring harness which causes the "check engine light" to stay on constantly. This is a factory mistake yet they want to charge me for the fix. I also have come to know this is getting too common on Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierras. GM needs to correct their factory defect for free. This chafing can happen in three different areas on the trucks. These shorted wires can cause failure of the fuel pumps and leave you on the road when the engine shuts down. GM knows about these problems but has not acted on this problem. they never mentioned or noted the wiring problem on my repair summary, Oct. 23, 24, when they were replacing the torque converter. They showed it to me, but never made note of it. They are going to work on it Monday 12/9/24, I will talk of, who's going to cover the cost of this after it's repaired. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Twice the vehicle has malfunction at high rates of speed no brakes no steering and almost caused serious injury to myself and young son the second occurrence I record the last 15 seconds safely to have proof of exactly the speed of disengaged control. For this very reason. Vehicle has been at dealership since 10/28 I’ve had to rent a car 1700.00 and more than 30+ days no diagnostic or response to purchase this defective vehicle with number of same occurrence of brake electric emissions and transmission malfunction. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally and shifted out of gear independently. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter was failing and needed to be replaced. The top of the engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 112,500. | Crash: No Fire: No | 112,500 |
| Dec 2024 | POWER TRAIN | 8L90 Transmission failed. The transmission was inspected by a chevrolet Technician at a Chevrolet dealership and found to be defective, thus rendering the vehicle not drivable. There was an engine light that indicated a TCM problem. The vehicle is currently in the mechanic shop at the Chevrolet Dealership awaiting a new transmission. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Pulling an enclosed trailer with my 2019 Chevy PU. Stopped at a gas station and discovered the tailgate had dropped down while driving. Making the turn into the gas station with the trailer in tow creased the tailgate considerably by the jack on the trailer. Thankfully nothing was noticed missing from the truck bed that was needed for our trip. Very unhappy for the faulty tailgate opening while traveling. Request contact for repair as I see there are recalls on this matter but not my truck when indeed it did happen. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera failed to display an image. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that a software update was required. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 74,000 |
| Nov 2024 | POWER TRAIN | transmission shudder and shakes at high speed and low speeds | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2024 | POWER TRAIN | When I bought the truck it only had 82 miles on it. After owning it for about a month it was shifting very hard at times. So hard it felt like I was being hit from behind. I complained to the dealership and they told me "that's normal for those". I learned how to drive it to avoid the problem. At 52000 miles I had the dealership do the routine transmission service that is due @ 45,000. The truck was fine when I took it in. When I got it back it was shifting extremely hard and erratically. It would downshift and accelerate by itself. On wet roads it would fishtail and I would almost lose control. It did this in traffic and I almost slid into oncoming traffic. While pulling away from a stop sign, the transmission slipped so bad the engine revved to 5000 rpm before catching. Then the check engine light came on. I took the truck to the dealership the next morning and they checked it out. They said it needs a new transmission. They also said it was my fault for going past the recommended service interval by 14%. Now they say a new transmission is going to cost $12,582.78. GM has agreed to pay half of that but they have known about these transmissions for years and they kept selling them anyway. My truck was not showing any unusual signs that the transmission was failing until I got it back from the dealership after they serviced it. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |