2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranks 3rd worst of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 90, 1,082 complaints, and 10 recalls. Verdict: Avoid, driven mainly by engine (39% of complaints) and brake (19%) issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 90/100
- #3 of 21 Silverado 1500 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1,082
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 10
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 27
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 8
- Injuries
- 15
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
- Injuries / deaths
- 15 / 0
Top 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly become inefficient at low, parking-lot speeds, leading to crashes.
- Owners describe the ABS warning light illuminating right before the vehicle fails to stop in time and rear-ends another car.
- Some drivers report brake pedal loss or the pedal going to the floor even after a recall repair was performed.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including a 55 mph offset collision and a tree impact at 45 mph.
- One owner reported an engine compartment fire that started after the vehicle was parked and destroyed the truck.
- A transmission issue was described where the vehicle lurches forward when coming to a stop as the torque converter locks.
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 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2019 model year has a complaint index of 90, the third worst of 21 model years, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Silverado 1500 years.
- What are the most common problems on the 2019 Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA data shows Engine complaints make up 39% of reports (417 complaints, median mileage 65,500), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 30% and Brakes at 19%.
- Does the 2019 Silverado 1500 have brake recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two 2019-related brake recalls tied to an Electronic Brake Control Module software error, plus owner complaints describing brake failure and ABS warning lights before crashes.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2019 Silverado 1500, covering suspension/wheels, brakes, transmission, seat belts, and electrical system components.
- Which Silverado 1500 years are better than 2019?
- Years like 2012, 2013, 2010, 2018, and 2025 carry Good or Best verdicts with much lower complaint indexes than the 2019 model's index of 90.