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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds and accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle operated under reduced power. The vehicle was sputtering and shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Number: EA25007 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure before reaching the bay. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,524. | Crash: No Fire: No | 136,524 |
| Oct 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Truck lost power and began to shake while on the interstate traveling at 75 mph. The check engine light came on. The screen also displayed a message to service the ESC system and the parking brake system. The truck has been maintained at the recommended service intervals. The dealership said the lifters needed to be replaced as well as the electronic brake control module. With a cost of over $8000. The truck has 108,000 miles on it. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The 6.2 Eco tech V8 is failing. Chevrolet new car of Lowell Massachusetts reports that motor needs to be torn down due to component failure. Also transmission is whining and will need replacement transmission shifts hard between gears and lunges forward while down shifting. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | ENGINE | Lifter failure while driving on highway. Resulted in an immediate drop in speed taking me from 65 to 30 mph quickly, and having to cross three highway lanes of traffic in order to pull over. Lifter failures are well documented on the chevy silverado 1500 trucks with the 5.3V8 and the 6.2V8. Mine happened after the warranty period but there are many documented cases of owners having lifter failures at 3,000 miles. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | ENGINE | while driving on 401 EAST the vehicle started to shake and the service ESC error code came on. This vehicle has had all service completed at GMC and had no issues. stopped at dealership and they ran diagnostic tests to report back the engine has failed and requires replacement. 6,2L L87 is all ready on recall replacement but this same engine is not covered even though same symptoms and diagnosis was determined by dealership. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | ENGINE | after buying my truck from McFarland Chevorlet in Maysville KY i then moved to Cincinnati OH for work for work and is about a 1.5 hour away, all maintenance on the vehicle was done by a ASE certified shop and never went over the millage. I bought a extended warranty (200,000) as well but was voided as soon as i had a oil change done at Valvoline. my truck is at 85,000 miles and Chevy nor Premier Auto Insurance refuse to work with me to fix my truck. blown engine -- collapsed lifter on cylender 4 and was told it need a new crank shaft also ! a Chevy dealer near me quoated me $9,600 to fix this. have been trying to get ahold of the dealership i bought the truck from and they will not return my calls | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Was driving on the highway, heard loud bang followed by a violent metal-on-metal slapping or knocking sound, and a sudden loss of engine power. Came to find it was crankshaft/connecting rod issue that is common in these vehicles. Have a picture of the broken rod and am waiting the get it repaired. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the front driver’s side upper control arm detached, causing the brake pads, rotors, and axle to fail. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired, and the upper control arm control, brakes pads, and rotors were replaced. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V718000 (SUSPENSION); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 83,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 83,000 |
| Oct 2025 | POWER TRAIN | GM know about the problem they are having with there L90 transmission. I did what they recommended. Had the dealer flush 3 times. It's only a temporary fix until the warranty runs out. That's why they changed there warranty to 5 years 60000. Now a few months later the shifting hard is back and now shuttering hard. I drive a lot of highway and a little nurvise of something happening. I only have 63000 miles on my 2019 Chevy Silverado. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The transmission failed at 100,000 miles and the engine failed at 130,000 miles. Available for inspection. Yes the dealer confirmed both failures. No warnings. Immediate failure with engine light. Barely made it home with the transmission and the engine just stopped out of nowhere due to the dynamic fuel management system and oil consumption starvation. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving on the street when suddenly the truck stopped completely by itself without me pressing the brake, I put it in neutral and put it back in forward, it went about 30 feet and stopped by itself suddenly again and the dashboard panel did not have any warning signs that indicated that something was wrong. I took it to the dealer and they told me that since it did not have any warning lights on, they could not do anything. I spoke directly with GM and they told me the same thing, that they could not do anything and now I will have to drive it without knowing if the problem will occur again and I caused a serious accident. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | engine shut off while driving ,and would not start again .upon inspection from gm dealer they stated the high pressure fuel pump. cam shaft and lifters need to be replaced ...there was no sign of failure prior to shut down | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My truck for several months now has been having an issue with power steering, gets a service vision system where at time I get no back up camera and a server trailer brake system. While doing research I've found dozens of posts and videos of issues with 2 ground straps on the vehicle thaylt have affected all 3 or these issues I am dealing with. The ground straps are under the truck near the right wheel well and are basically out in the open not protected wires. I live up north in New York and these wires will corroded overtime especially dealing with salt, snow etc. It is a known issue that a TSB has been put out. I called GM to speak with them of this issue and was told that I haven't bring it to a dealership to look at where I would have to pay a diagnostic fee. I would also possibly be responsible for the repair itself. This issie with the ground straps should be a safety recall especially due to the fact it affects power steering. This has caused my vehicle to at times be unsafe to drive when hard to turn. Thos can cause a serious accidents. The fix is so easy and is a huge engineering flaw with where these wires were placed and not protected. Im asking you to put out a recall so individuals like me can get this issie fixed with no costs to the customer. Not fair for us to foot the bill for a known SAFETY issue. This issue happens everyday. Not sure of exact start date that this is making me choose. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I have been hearing noise coming from the rear of the engine or front of the transmission. I took it to my local shop and they said it appears to be coming from the transmission and that I should take it to a Chevrolet shop because their is a service bulletin (PIP5996A) that describe what I am experiencing. They gave me a copy of the service bulletin and it covers many models and years of the Silverado. I called to make an appointment with Chevy and they said my Silverado is not associated with any recall, so this service bulletin does not apply. I don't understand how it does not apply when my make and year is listed on the service bulletin. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The back windshield on my Silverado leaks water every time it rains causing the back window to smell of smoke like electrical burning. It also creates a visibility issue out the back window when I've called three different dealerships in the area and each one of them say it is a known issue with this vehicle and it's going to cost almost $3,000 to fix. I have contacted GMC only for them to say that I needed to contact this department I feel like this is a safety issue that GMC should have to help their customers with not just be like oh well your truck may or may not be on fire while it rains | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Leaking oil cooler lines that had a customer satisfaction campaign but it’s over and now they are leaking. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | One day when headed out of town I stopped and got gas immediately once getting back on the highway my dash lit up like a Christmas tree, driving became uncomfortable as it sputtered when trying to give gas. I looked up a couple of the dash warning lights and it alluded to emission problems. I take the truck to the mechanic and he says that a head is cracked and the cam shaft needs to be repaired. This issue came out of nowhere, no prior issues as far as over heating or any dash lights on. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2025 | ENGINE | Purchased new and service maintained. At 65,000 miles all warning lights came on and truck began to misfire and lost power.Was taken to a garage where it was determined to have bad lifters and camshaft. Warranty just expired and now it needs a new engine | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse and depressing the accelerator pedal, the power steering failed to operate as needed. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V175000 (STEERING); however, the VIN or the model was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 80,000 |
| Sep 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the message “Reduced Engine Pressure” was displayed. The contact was able to pull over and attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle could to be restarted. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 100,000 |
| Sep 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission cooling lines leak,mileage 52363 | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle transmission harsh shift and failed to shift gears. Feels as though I’m pushed forward when accelerating. Harsh clunk coming from the transmission. Transmission flush done at the dealer. Was told transmission needed a new valve body, part was on backorder and there were 25 similar trucks ahead and waiting. Several transmission related codes have also come up. 58000 miles. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When attempting to park the truck and shut the engine off, a message appears on the dash stating that I should "shift to park". I have already made the shift to park but the system will not allow the electrical system to shut down. A loud beeping begins, door locks remain open and inoperable, the vehicle is then unsecurable and the ignition remains open/on which in time will run the battery down. Disconnection from the battery will stop the drain on the battery for this particular event but will not cure the problem nor erase data that has sometime worked on complex computer controlled devices. I refuse to allow my wife to take the vehicle to park at any location for fear of her safety to secure or lock the vehicle and, in the event she would have to vacate the vehicle it would increase the possibility of theft of the truck. GM has recalled other makes of their products for the same problems which I understand was also reported to NHTSA and has also suffered litigation in the form of class action suits which was won by consumers in the states of Tennessee and Ohio. After consulting the dealership with the complaint, I was instructed that GM has not issued a recall for these trucks which experience the same problem as those they were required to recall and repair. The costs for such repair by the consumer is unreasonable and unwarranted by reasons that this is a manufacturing AND certainly a SAFETY problem for the consumer. Their disregard for safety and quality control has been demonstrated continually as research in this matter and other complaints of GM problems are and continue to be numerous. This vehicle is IS out of the normal warranty range. However, just as the problem with the brakes that suddenly failed just after the warranty expired on this vehicle which was also a major safety problem, extensive testing of GM safety performance is not a priority but rather they ship it out the door to consumers and just see what happens. Thanks you for your time. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2025 | ENGINE | Component/System Failure and Availability for Inspection: While driving at 70 miles per hour on the interstate, the vehicle suffered a complete loss of oil pressure. The engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle simultaneously stopped operating. The vehicle and its components are available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This failure posed a severe risk to my safety and the safety of others. The sudden and complete loss of engine function at highway speed could easily have resulted in a serious accident. I was fortunate the incident occurred in an area that was not heavily populated at the time. Under different circumstances, this failure could have led to life-threatening consequences. Reproduction/Confirmation of the Problem: The issue has not yet been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center, but the nature of the failure was sudden, significant, and left the vehicle inoperable. Inspection by Others: The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives, but it remains available for review. Warning Lamps/Messages/Symptoms: The only indicator prior to the failure was the immediate illumination of the engine light as the oil pressure dropped. This warning appeared at the same moment the vehicle lost power and stopped operating, leaving no opportunity to respond before the vehicle was disabled. Numerous comments and complaints with the same issue. Cust Satisfaction N212326940, does it take someone getting injured or dying before this administration makes the compnay do the right thing? | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | Unknown |
| Sep 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission-Has always shuddered and hesitates when shifting. Problem seems to get worse. Dealer had no answer except try flushing transmission. I read this is an inherent problem. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |