repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags
NewRisk. A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the…
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-432 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has problems
74 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Engine3 crash/fire/injury
19Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
10Fuel/propulsion system
9Power train
6Service brakes
5Steering
3Tires
3Engine and engine cooling
3Air bags
2012 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| 12 other systems | 20 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 · 2026 Q3
Air bags
NewRisk. A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags
Risk. A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Curtain: inflator
Risk. A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the…
Show 3 more recalls
repaired · 2025 Q1
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Engine
Risk. A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
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 Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 safety ratings
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/RC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Silverado 2500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The Variable Geometry Turbocharger Actuator failed on my 2019 2500HD Silverado. There was a significant decrease in power. This was most noticeable on uphill grades where speed would drop to between 35 and 40 mph on a 75mph speed limit highway. On several occasions, vehicles came close to hitting…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the injection pump needed to be replaced, and that the vehicle was not…
All or most of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 models are having the same exact issue, the coolant hoses that cools transmission oil are exposed metal to metal rubbing against each others, and over time from driving normally will eventually cause transmission oil leaks in different areas…
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