repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Risk. Damaged brake jumper wires can result in power brake assist failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 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 November 6, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 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
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.
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 5500 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 5500 median. How we score
'19'20'21'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Silverado 5500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The failure recurred on several occasions with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was…
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