2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 210 brake complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 19% of all complaints that year, tied to 11 crashes and 4 injuries at a median 8,101 miles. Two related recalls (20V055000 and 19V889000) address faulty Electronic Brake Control Module software.
- Brakes complaints
- 210
- 19% of 1,082
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 8,101 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal becoming spongy or sinking toward the floor before a stop, sometimes rolling into an intersection.
- Several drivers report the vehicle failing to stop in time at highway speeds, resulting in rear-end collisions with the ABS warning light illuminating.
- Some owners state brakes locked up unexpectedly in cold weather, causing the rear end to slide during a turn.
- A few complaints describe brakes worsening after dealers performed the recall repair, including a repeat crash after the fix.
- One owner reported brakes becoming inefficient at low parking-lot speeds, leading to two separate crashes.
When 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 29, 2019, latest Sep 3, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 20V055000Jan 30, 2020Brakes148,055 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.
- NHTSA 19V889000Dec 12, 2019Brakes463,995 vehicles
Service brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
Brakes complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 210 brake complaints for the 2019 Silverado 1500, which is 19% of the 1,082 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, 20V055000 and 19V889000, both covering an Electronic Brake Control Module software error; GM's remedy is a free EBCM reprogram at dealers.
- At what mileage do 2019 Silverado 1500 brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 8,101 miles.
- Have the 2019 Silverado 1500 brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data ties the brake complaints to 11 crashes and 4 injuries, with no fires reported.