2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#4 most-complained of 16 Silverado 1500 years
The 2019 Silverado 1500 ranks 4th worst of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 1,082 complaints, mostly tied to engine and transmission issues. NHTSA lists 10 recalls, including brake software and driveshaft welding problems, making it an Avoid year relative to other Silverado 1500 model years.
- Complaints
- 1,082
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes / fires
- 27 / 8
- Injuries / deaths
- 15 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine417 (39%)
- Transmission & Powertrain326 (30%)
- Brakes210 (19%)
- Electrical System198 (18%)
- Other111 (10%)
- Steering76 (7%)
- Fuel System39 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires36 (3%)
- Structure & Body25 (2%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (2%)
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly fail to stop the truck in time at low or highway speeds, sometimes triggering the ABS warning light before a rear-end crash.
- Owners describe the brake pedal going soft or to the floor even after a recall repair was performed.
- Some drivers report the automatic transmission lurching forward when coming to a stop as the torque converter locks.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple frontal or offset crashes at speeds around 45 to 55 mph, even though seatbelt pretensioners activated.
- One owner reported an engine compartment fire after parking, which destroyed the vehicle and required fire department response.
- A driver reported that the reverse camera display was too bright at night, obscuring mirror visibility and contributing to a backing collision.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V985000Dec 16, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires626 vehicles
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
- NHTSA 21V423000Jun 3, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires896 vehicles
Tires:sidewall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
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. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
- NHTSA 21V115000Feb 25, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires33,838 vehicles
Tires
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
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. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
2019 compared with other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good year to buy?
- NHTSA data ranks the 2019 model 4th worst out of 16 Silverado 1500 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 1,082 complaints. Compared to other years, it is labeled Avoid.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Silverado 1500?
- Engine complaints make up 39% of reports (417 complaints), followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 30% (326 complaints) and brakes at 19% (210 complaints).
- Does the 2019 Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2019 Silverado 1500, covering brake software errors, a driveshaft welding defect, seat belt bracket attachments, a battery cable issue, and tire problems. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2019 Silverado 1500?
- Median mileage at failure varies by area: brakes failed around 8,101 miles, electrical issues around 8,000 miles, transmission problems around 12,000 miles, and engine problems around 65,500 miles.
- How does the 2019 Silverado 1500 compare to the 2018 and 2020 models?
- The 2018 model has a lower complaint index of 27 (Good) and the 2020 model has 67 (Caution), while 2019 sits higher at 80, making 2019 worse than both neighboring years.