Complaint volume
1021 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
1021 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, grouped by component category.
1021 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 191
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
1,021 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated on three occasions while driving at various speeds, there was a clunking or clicking sound coming from the engine compartment, before the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with engine rod bearing failure. The contact was informed that the rod bearings and engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was taken to the residence and parked. Less than a week later, the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer for the repairs. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred approximately five months later. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed with an exhaust manifold leak. The contact was informed that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred approximately two months later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 103,000 |
| Mar 2026 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VECHILE CONTINUES TO FAIL OIL CONSUMPTION TEST, TEST BEGAN 09/2023, AND CONTINUES TO BE THE ISSUE PRESENT DAY. ENGINE WAS REPLACED 2025, 3-4 MONTHS LATER TRANMISSION WENT OUT. TRANSMISSION REPLACED 2025. OIL CONSUMPTION CONTINUES TO FAIL. DEALERSHIP CHUCK HUTTON 2471 MT. MORIAH ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN 38115 PERFORMED ALL THESE SERVICES. SAFETY CONCERN IS THAT THE LEAKING OIL POLLUTION IS CAUSING HARM TO ME AND MY FAMILY AS WELL AS LEAVING OIL RESIDUE IN THE DRIVEWAY. NO WARNING MESSAGES EXCEPT FOR WHEN IT SAYS ADD OIL, THAT'S WHEN I'M PUT ON NOTICE THAT THE VECHILE IS LOSING OIL. DUE TO THE LEAKING OIL, OIL IS NOW MIXING WITH GASOLINE, INDICATING THERE TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL PUMP. NOW BEIND DIRECTED TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. THIS HAS BECOME VERY COSTLY FOR ME AND MY FAMILY AND CONTINUES TO BE AN ON-GOING PROBLEM | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am reporting a catastrophic internal engine failure in a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at 87,600 miles. Prior to this event, there were NO warning lights or symptoms. While traveling alone during the holiday on a remote, one-lane road with no shoulder, the vehicle suddenly suffered a loss of power. Every warning light on the dashboard illuminated at once, followed by shaking, misfiring, and loud knocking from the engine. Because I was on a one-lane road with no place to pull over, this created an immediate safety hazard for me and oncoming traffic. I had the car towed to the dealership ( where I bought the truck) confirmed the failure was a collapsed lifter and scored camshaft (which i found out to be a known design flaw in the 5.3L DFM engine). The dealer said it was not under warranty. I felt held over a barrel by the dealership; they initially provided an inflated quote and told me it would cost approximately $1,200, not including tax and shop fees, just to put the engine back together if I wanted to tow it elsewhere for a second opinion. I was forced to pay over $8,395 under protest just to regain use of my primary vehicle after 42 days of downtime. Upon completion, the dealer provided a "Lifetime Warranty" on the replacement parts. This is a tacit admission that these components were never intended to fail during the life of the vehicle. GM refuses to include this vehicle in its coverage list, treating a dangerous engine stall as a simple "out of warranty" repair. This is a systemic safety defect that requires a mandatory recall expansion before it results in a terrible accident. My understanding is that a Class Action lawsuit, Harrison vs. General Motors, for this same thing, but they say my car is not in it, i should have been put on notice for this so I could protect myself. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2026 | ENGINE | My husband, [XXX] son, my [XXX] mother-in-law, and I were traveling on the expressway at approximately 70 miles per hour in our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L engine when the dashboard suddenly lit up with warning lights and alarms. My husband looked in the rear-view mirror and saw a large amount of smoke coming from the truck. We immediately had to cross two lanes of heavy traffic to reach the shoulder and get off the roadway safely. When I opened my door, I could see that engine oil was pouring from the truck and running down the expressway. We were stranded on the side of the expressway for over an hour before my brother was able to come pick us up. The tow truck company advised that it would take several hours before they could arrive. During that time, vehicles continued traveling at highway speeds and did not slow down despite our disabled truck being on the shoulder. The truck was shaking from the wind and force of cars and trucks passing by at high speeds. This created an extremely dangerous situation, particularly with our [XXX] child and my elderly mother-in-law in the vehicle. The truck was eventually towed to a local repair shop, where the mechanic determined that the engine oil cooler line had broken at the crimp, causing a significant oil leak. The repair required replacement of the oil cooler lines and related components at a cost of $2,109.92. Had we continued driving even briefly, the engine likely could have been severely damaged or destroyed due to the rapid loss of oil. This appears to match the known issue described in GM Customer Satisfaction Program N212326940 regarding oil cooler lines detaching from the crimp on 2019 Chevrolet Silverado trucks. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2026 | ENGINE | Incident Description: While driving at highway speeds, the oil cooling lines on my vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure, resulting in a total loss of engine oil within seconds. To ensure my safety and avoid being stranded in high-speed traffic, I proceeded less than a quarter-mile to reach the nearest exit. During the cooling process after the vehicle was stopped, the engine seized due to extreme thermal damage caused by the sudden lack of lubrication. Safety Risk: The sudden and total loss of engine oil at highway speeds presents a significant safety hazard. It creates an immediate risk of sudden engine stall or seizure while in traffic, which could lead to a high-speed collision. Furthermore, a high-volume oil leak onto hot engine components represents a severe fire risk. Technical Evidence & Manufacturer Response: There are existing Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for this specific vehicle model that explicitly identify these oil cooling lines as a known failure point. These TSBs state that failure to replace these lines can lead to the engine becoming non-functional. Despite this documented manufacturing defect and the clear safety implications of a sudden engine failure on a highway, Chevrolet has refused to provide a remedy, insisting that the engine replacement be paid for out-of-pocket. Requested Action: I am requesting that the NHTSA investigate this known defect for a potential safety recall, as the failure of these lines constitutes a predictable and dangerous loss of vehicle power and potential fire hazard. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon arriving to the DMV parking lot to register the vehicle, the contact compared the VIN the dealer had initially provided prior to the purchase, to the VIN listed on the title and on the vehicle. The contact discovered that there was a VIN discrepancy. The contact contacted an independent mechanic retrieved a Carfax Report of the VIN listed on the title and informed the contact that the actual vehicle mileage was 182,041. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 72,409; however, the Carfax Report confirmed that the actual mileage was 182,041. The seller was contacted but failed to respond and had ended communications with the contact. | Crash: No Fire: No | 182,041 |
| Mar 2026 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-35 MPH and exiting the interstate with a speed limit of 55 MPH, the instrument panel, check engine, stability control, and several other warning lights illuminated. The vehicle felt like there was a misfire coming from the engine. The contact pulled into the nearest parking lot and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, while not exceeding 25 - 30 MPH. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the camshaft was damaged, and the valve lifters had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer opened a case regarding the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 97,000 |
| Mar 2026 | ENGINE | Engine oil cooler line leaking at the crimps. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I have had to put my vehicle in the shop for transmission repair. The first time it was in the shop for over a month to only get it back and have the same issue. Now the shop is telling me that GM is having a system glitch and they are unable to program it. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle info: 2019 Silverado 1500 6.2L engine with 66,xxx miles. On 3/1/26 While towing my small snowmobile trailer I was driving on I-90 with cruise control set at 65 mph. Very suddenly and shockingly I heard an extremely loud knocking noise from the engine. I then witnessed several driver info messages stating things like "low oil pressure" "engine power reduced" among others and a check engine light. Amongst freeway traffic and now under no engine power and coasting I made an emergency lane change out of the passing lane and into the right lane and subsequently on to the shoulder of the interstate. Oil pressure was also noted to be very low during these events. I called a friend to pick me up off the side of the freeway and also had a local towing company get my truck and trailer off the side of the highway asap. This was a dangerous scenario and could've ended much worse. The vehicle is now at my residence and I am not sure what steps to take right now. As I am very aware of the current recall on similar models with the same engine. I have followed the issues and complaints of these trucks and suvs with the L87 6.2L engine closely. I was under the impression that my vehicle was not included in the recall and I have always been very diligent about vehicle maintenance. I've been watching my truck closely for abnormal noises, power or oil pressure loss or any other strange symptoms I have not noticed any warning signs. I even recently switched to the new dexos approved 0w-40 engine oil that GM is recommending and/or mandating. This was very sudden and scary scenario. I do have video of the engine noises if theyre. Theyre not currently formatted for this report | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 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. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH and turning left, the low oil pressure and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over into a parking lot. The contact stated that there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic associated the failure with NHTSA ID Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 30,000 |
| Feb 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | My 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has experienced repeated engine issues, including a confirmed timing chain failure. The vehicle has been taken in for repairs approximately 6–7 times for the same or related engine problems. Most concerning, the vehicle has stalled while driving, creating a serious safety hazard. Loss of power while in motion puts me and others at risk of an accident. Despite multiple repair attempts, the issue has not been permanently resolved. The timing chain failure is a major engine defect and not expected for a vehicle of this age and mileage. I am filing this complaint due to the safety risk associated with engine stalling and failure. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes lock down at approximately 45 miles per hour | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was proceeding down the interstate when several of my dash lights came on to include the check engine light and the ABS light. My truck defaulted to a restriction of 62 mph and I lost majority of my brakes. I had to apply brute force to be able to get of the exit and to the Dealership. The dealership reprogrammed my truck’s system and charged me 300 dollars. I believe this is the same issue that has plagued many other Chevy trucks in the same model year. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failed while in drive and going up a hill. | Crash: Yes Fire: No Towed | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with premature wear in the transmission, and the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | ENGINE | Engine Oil cooler line | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | ENGINE | as i was driving down the highway the engine warning light came on and engine quit running immediately so i began to pull off of the road but couldn't get all the way off so it was sticking out on the highway i did put in park and checked oil level which was good, so i was going to try to push vehicle off the road more because there was semi-trucks and other vehicles going by at a high rate of speed but the shifter would not shift unless vehicle was running. so for the safety of my wife and myself we had to stand off into the ditch for about an hour waiting for help hoping no one slammed into our vehicle and there was some close calls. after getting the truck back to my home i then trailered it to a repair shop called Eagle Chevrolet in Chadron Nebraska where i was told the bearing in the engine had spun and it is very common on the engine in my truck which is an 6.2 L87 ENGINE and there is recalls on the same engine but only for the year 2022 and up and mine is a 2019 and was given a quote for Repair which is over $10,000.00 | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I have a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT 1500 with only 19K Miles. When I brought this vehicle I was having problems with hearing a loud clunking noise coming from the rear of the Vehicle. Every Time I Stop at a red light, stop at a stop sign, yield at a yield sign, and slow down to turn in my driveway I can hear this clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. If someone is riding in the backseat of the vehicle, they can feel the clunking noise every time I hit the brakes or slow down. After doing some research I honestly believe it’s the drive shaft that is on my vehicle that is causing this issue. Also, my vehicle does a hesitation when trying to accelerate on the gas pedal, which the drive shaft can cause this issue as well. There is a recall against this issue (Drive Shaft) but my Vin Number doesn’t call for a recall, I believe my vin number was missed in this recall. This is very dangerous because my Drive Shaft can drop beneath my vehicle while driving on the roads or highways and can cause my Truck to loose control and get into a serious accident or fatal accident. All I want is to have the Chevrolet Dealership to repair my Drive Shaft for free, because Chevrolet states that they will fixed all the drive shaft that is on recall on there time and the customer doesn’t have to pay anything. Please follow up on this serious matter. I don’t feel safe driving my truck anymore, so I keep it parked in my garage. PS : I took my truck in several times to three Chevrolet Dealership when I had full warranty’s and each Dealership told me that my truck is fine, I just have to drive it because it’s still new and this is not a problem at all. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Afm lifters has failed in my vehicle 3 times as of date. Being that its a costly repair this should be recalled. Information provided is the latest mileage. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The oil cooler lines cracked due to cold weather and oil spouted out of the engine. Truck was immediately pulled over when the chime went off, however the engine still seized up and needs to be replaced. No warning lights before, just the chime at 0 oil pressure. I see that Canada and Alaska has this part recalled and I want to know why it’s not recalled everywhere. No oil was leaking prior to this incident. This left us stranded on the side of the highway and we now have to purchase a new engine with only 65,000 miles on it. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Took it to Chevy dealer for oil cooler lines to be replaced I have been in touch with gm since my truck wasn’t under any open recalls to try to get some of the money back for the oil cooler lines since gm has had a big problem with them losing oil | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | "Approximately four months ago, I noticed an oil leak coming from the midsection of the engine/transmission of my 2019 Chevy Silverado LTZ with the 6.2-liter engine. At the same time, I noticed a slight knocking or rattling noise coming from, I believe, the front of the engine. Upon taking it to the dealership, they replaced the engine oil coolant lines, only to find out that the engine was still leaking oil and still making the knocking and rattling noise. They then discovering that it was the rear main seal, they have since replaced it about one week ago. Yesterday, February 6th, about 12:15 pm in the afternoon, while I was getting off the I-405 in Renton Washington and merging onto the southbound lanes of 167. I was in the left lane and I made it about a quarter mile down 167 doing about 60 to 65 miles per hour and I lost power suddenly. As I started to merge into the right lane, I noticed the engine light came on, and then the truck seemed to kick down into first gear while I was doing 50 miles per hour, which instantly slowed it down. This forced me to cross over an on-ramp lane to get to the shoulder and come to a complete stop. After that, the truck would not start at all. I then had to sit on the side of the road for three and a half hours waiting for a tow truck to take me and my truck back to the dealership, which is also the same dealership where I bought the truck back in 2019. They have not diagnosed it yet as I just dropped it off at 4 pm on 2/5/2026. My truck has approximately 155,000 miles on it. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and the contact was informed that the engine oil coolant line had detached from the crimp joints, causing an oil leak. Prior to the maintenance service, oil stains were found on the ground of the garage floor. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that a week prior to the failure, there was an abnormal coolant odor coming from the vehicle and was entering the cabin from the A/C vents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a pressure test was performed, and the contact was informed that the radiator was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to Firestone for a second opinion, and it was confirmed that the radiator was cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 40,000 |