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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2019 Silverado 1500, 2% of its 1,082 total complaints. One crash was reported and no related recall exists. Median mileage at failure was 500 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
19
2% of 1,082
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the backup camera screen becomes extremely bright at night, washing out the view and making it hard to use the rearview or side mirrors while reversing.
  • Several drivers describe the rear camera image as fuzzy, glitchy, or showing lines, especially when the brakes are applied and released.
  • Some report the camera cutting to a blue or black screen with a "service rear vision system" or "service vision system" message, sometimes within the first 100 miles.
  • Multiple complaints describe chrome trim around the dashboard or air vents reflecting sunlight into the driver's eyes while driving.
  • One owner reported a rear window water leak that discolored the headliner near an airbag after a failed dealership repair attempt.
  • One driver reported backing over a mailbox and experiencing near-misses due to the overly bright reverse camera display.

When 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint May 17, 2019, latest Apr 13, 2026.

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2019Dec 2019Feb 2020Jan 2021Feb 2023Mar 2024Oct 2025
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2019 to Apr 2026; peak Nov 2019 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

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

  1. 201010 (2%)
  2. 20115 (1%)
  3. 20122 (1%)
  4. 201310 (3%)
  5. 201441 (3%)
  6. 201539 (3%)
  7. 201618 (2%)
  8. 201720 (2%)
  9. 20188 (2%)
  10. 201919 (2%)
  11. 202011 (2%)
  12. 20217 (1%)
  13. 20227 (1%)
  14. 20238 (2%)
  15. 20245 (2%)
  16. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2019 Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this category for the 2019 Silverado 1500, which is 2% of the model year's 1,082 total complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Silverado 1500 backup camera or wiper issues?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint area for the 2019 Silverado 1500.
What is the main visibility complaint on the 2019 Silverado 1500?
Most owners describe the backup camera becoming too bright at night, along with fuzzy or glitchy camera images that obscure the view while reversing.
At what mileage do these visibility problems show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 500 miles for this complaint area on the 2019 Silverado 1500.
Did any 2019 Silverado 1500 visibility complaints involve a crash?
Yes, NHTSA records one crash and zero fires or injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for this model year.

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.