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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

45/100

#12 most-complained of 21 Silverado 2500 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 74 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #12 highest of 21 Silverado 2500 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (22 complaints, 30% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 6 fires, and 4 injuries.

Complaints
74
Recalls
7
Crashes / fires
2 / 6
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine22 (30%)
  2. Electrical System21 (28%)
  3. Fuel System11 (15%)
  4. Other9 (12%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain9 (12%)
  6. Brakes6 (8%)
  7. Steering5 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (7%)
  9. Structure & Body4 (5%)
  10. Airbags3 (4%)
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints: complaints filed per month6Jan 2019Oct 2019Sep 2020Jan 2022Jun 2023Jun 2024Mar 2025May 2026
100 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2026 (6).

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 7 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 →

2019 compared with other Silverado 2500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Best20545—
2018Good25535—
2019Good45747—
2020Avoid8510810—
2021Caution60856—

All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ranks #12 of 21 among Silverado 2500 model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 74 complaints and 7 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The most reported problem areas are engine (22 complaints), electrical system (21 complaints), and fuel system (11 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,025 miles.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most recently reported 2026, covering airbags, fuel system, other, and engine.

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.