repaired · 2026 Q3
Brake fluid low warning: switch/sensor/float
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
2019 Chevrolet 6500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet 6500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-390 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Chevrolet 6500 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 Chevrolet 6500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Risk. Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other 6500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 6500 median. How we score
'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 6500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The brake switch nearly burned the truck to the ground could smell the electrical burning, and the brake pressure failed due to a brake line failure Chevrolet says, the switch was covered in recall. But the say the brake lines arent covered. These same brake lines were recalled on Chevrolet…
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