2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 198 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 18% of all complaints that year, tied to 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 8,000 miles. A related recall (19V888000) covers B+ cable rings with excessive glue that could cause an electrical fault.
- Electrical System complaints
- 198
- 18% of 1,082
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 8,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Warning screens and error codes for trailer, lane change alert, and rear cross traffic flash on and off the instrument panel and infotainment display, distracting drivers.
- Backup camera image cuts to a white flash, a solid line, or a black screen, sometimes when the brake pedal is touched while reversing.
- Rearview camera image appears blurry or fuzzy, especially in low street lighting.
- Battery power gauge readings drop well below normal voltage at the same time engine oil pressure readings fall drastically.
- Reverse camera display brightness on the dashboard is described as too bright at night, making it hard to see through the mirrors.
When 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 21, 2019, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 19V888000Dec 12, 2019Electrical System350,371 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.
Risk: An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. 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 N192273510.
Electrical System 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 electrical complaints does the 2019 Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 198 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Silverado 1500, which is 18% of the 1,082 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Silverado 1500 electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 19V888000, filed December 12, 2019, covers battery positive (B+) cable rings that may have excessive glue, which can cause an internal issue. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Silverado 1500 is 8,000 miles.
- Were there any fires or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint set shows 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the reports filed.
- How does the 2019 model compare to other Silverado 1500 years for electrical complaints?
- The 2019 model's 198 electrical complaints and 18% share are lower than the 2014 model year's 384 complaints and 25% share, but higher than years like 2013 with 19 complaints and 5% share.