repaired · 2023 Q4
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,111 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-985 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has problems
1,111 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
389Engine3 crash/fire/injury
332Power train7 crash/fire/injury
192Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
176Service brakes11 crash/fire/injury
76Steering
52Engine and engine cooling
51Electronic stability control (ESC)
33Fuel/propulsion system
22Structure
17419 other systems22 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 389 | 3 |
| Power train | 332 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 192 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 176 | 11 |
| Steering | 76 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 52 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 51 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 0 |
| Structure | 22 | 2 |
| 19 other systems | 174 | 22 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Seat belts
Risk. If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury…
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repaired · 2022 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Risk. A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
66kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 100 engine complaints. 72% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 41% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
30under 30k miles72under 100k miles28100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
40 owners mentioned a cost$10,000median
Middle half: $6,500 – $11,525
Power train
13 owners mentioned a cost$8,000median
Middle half: $5,900 – $10,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safety ratings
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-274
In owners' words
What Silverado 1500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 69,000 MILES AND its in the shop for engine problems, they are telling me that the lifter and crank shaft has to be replaced. its a 2019 truck with a 5.3 engine. i do not understand why my truck at this point has this problem. the engine had a tapping or nocking in it
While driving my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST (5.3L V8) at approximately 87,400 miles (5.5 years in service), the AFM/DFM valve lifters collapsed and damaged the camshaft. There were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms prior to the failure—the Check Engine Light and severe misfiring began…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine before the vehicle stalled. The engine warning light started flashing immediately. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic, where it was…
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