2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has a complaint index of 45, ranking 12th of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 74 complaints, 7 recalls, and 6 reported fires, with Engine issues the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #12 of 21 Silverado 2500 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 74
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine22 (30%)
- Electrical System21 (28%)
- Fuel System11 (15%)
- Other9 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (12%)
- Brakes6 (8%)
- Steering5 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (7%)
- Structure & Body4 (5%)
- Airbags3 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some engines reportedly caught fire in the engine compartment, in one case spreading and burning the entire vehicle.
- Owners describe sparks emitting from the rear of the vehicle while driving above roughly 35 mph.
- During acceleration between 30 and 50 mph, some trucks lose power for several seconds while the engine sputters or chugs and the RPM gauge bounces, an effect that worsens while towing.
- A factory battery reportedly exploded during a jump-start, sending acid outward and causing chemical burns.
- One owner reported a loud explosive noise from the engine compartment at 65 mph followed by the check engine light and a loss of power.
- A crash was reported in which airbags allegedly failed to deploy and the shoulder belt did not restrain the driver during a head-on collision.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V325000May 21, 2026Airbags4,315 vehicles
Air bags
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.
- NHTSA 26V166000Mar 19, 2026Airbags2,819 vehicles
Air bags
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V432000Jun 26, 2025Airbags1,658 vehicles
Air bags
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.
2019 compared with other Silverado 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 model has a complaint index of 45 and ranks 12th out of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Silverado 2500 years.
- What are the most common problems on the 2019 Silverado 2500?
- NHTSA complaints show Engine issues as the top problem area (30% of complaints), followed by Electrical System (28%) and Fuel System (15%).
- Does the 2019 Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2019 Silverado 2500, covering airbags, the fuel system, and the engine block heater, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- Did the 2019 Silverado 2500 have engine fires?
- NHTSA complaint data shows 6 reported fires for the 2019 model year, including cases involving the engine compartment.
- How does the 2019 Silverado 2500 compare to the 2020 model?
- The 2020 Silverado 2500 has a complaint index of 85 and an Avoid verdict, worse than the 2019 model's index of 45 and Good verdict.