2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 11th worst of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 22 complaints, 7 recalls, and one crash with one injury, with Engine problems the top complaint area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #11 of 21 Silverado 3500 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 22
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine7 (32%)
- Electrical System5 (23%)
- Other5 (23%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (23%)
- Fuel System4 (18%)
- Brakes3 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (14%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
- Lane Departure1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine hesitates, bumps, or 'chuggles' during acceleration, a known issue owners tie back to earlier model years.
- Diesel fuel filter housing detached while towing, causing smoke and visible fuel leakage underneath the truck.
- Transfer case showed excessive metal shavings and vibration in 4wd, later confirmed by a transmission shop.
- Transmission failed catastrophically from the inside with no warning noises or dashboard alerts beforehand.
- Brake calipers and rear wheel seals failed, causing loss of braking power, smoke, and slippery-pavement control loss.
- Rear backup camera image turned blurry and foggy, and trailer brake status stopped displaying on the dashboard.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 3500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives it a Complaint Index of 50, putting it 11th worst out of 21 model years for the Silverado 3500, with a Caution verdict. Engine, electrical, and transmission problems account for most of the 22 complaints filed.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Silverado 3500?
- Engine issues lead with 7 complaints (32%), followed by Electrical System and Transmission & Powertrain with 5 complaints each (23%), and Fuel System with 4 complaints (18%).
- Does the 2019 Silverado 3500 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2019 Silverado 3500, covering airbags, the fuel system, and engine block heaters, with none classified as do-not-drive.
- How does the 2019 Silverado 3500 compare to other years?
- Its Complaint Index of 50 is worse than years like 2017 and 2018 (Best verdict, index 0 and 10) but better than 2024 and 2021, which score 100 and 95 with Avoid verdicts.
- At what mileage do 2019 Silverado 3500 problems typically show up?
- The overall median mileage at failure is 7,390 miles, though Engine complaints median 30,100 miles and Fuel System complaints median 3,240 miles.