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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 39 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, about 4% of its 1,082 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 75,984. No related recalls are listed for this problem area on this model year.

Fuel System complaints
39
4% of 1,082
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
75,985 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe fuel odor entering the cabin through the vents while driving at highway speed, sometimes also noticeable while parked.
  • Some report a fuel tank rupture while towing, with rapid fuel loss and vapor buildup after highway driving.
  • Several describe the purge valve or purge pump failing repeatedly, sometimes tied to EVAP system warning lights and vehicle shuddering at various speeds.
  • One owner reported the fuel cap's spring-loaded mechanism breaking and falling into the fuel filler area.
  • One complaint describes a no-start condition with a clicking sound and a diagnostic code similar to a prior recall issue, tied to the fuel pump control module.

When 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 12, 2020, latest Sep 2, 2026.

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2020Dec 2022Oct 2023Oct 2024Apr 2025Oct 2025Apr 2026
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200535 (4%)
  2. 200626 (5%)
  3. 200726 (3%)
  4. 200827 (3%)
  5. 200922 (4%)
  6. 201010 (2%)
  7. 201120 (3%)
  8. 20127 (2%)
  9. 20137 (2%)
  10. 201439 (3%)
  11. 201532 (3%)
  12. 201627 (3%)
  13. 201738 (5%)
  14. 201819 (4%)
  15. 201939 (4%)
  16. 202039 (5%)
  17. 202128 (3%)
  18. 202243 (7%)
  19. 202338 (10%)
  20. 202426 (8%)
  21. 20257 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA show for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA lists 39 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Silverado 1500, which is about 4% of the 1,082 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Silverado 1500 fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area on the 2019 Silverado 1500.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among these complaints was 75,984.
Did the fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?
No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded among these Fuel System complaints.
What kind of fuel system problems do owners describe most?
Owners describe fuel odor entering the cabin, purge valve or purge pump failures, and in one case a fuel tank rupture while towing.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.