2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 Silverado 3500 years
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 22 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 47, and ranks 9th worst of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Silverado 3500 years. Engine problems are the top complaint area at 32%.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Engine hesitates, bumps, or 'chuggles' under light acceleration, a known issue GM has documented since 2017.
- Diesel fuel smoke and leaking were noticed under the vehicle while towing, traced to a detached fuel filter housing.
- Vibration in 4WD during acceleration was linked to excessive metal found on the transfer case magnetic drain plug.
- Electrical connectors at the fuel injector vibrate loose, dropping the truck into reduced power mode with uncontrolled lurching.
- Owners report sudden, catastrophic transmission failure with no prior warning lights or slipping sensation.
- Brake calipers and rear wheel seals have failed, causing loss of braking power along with leaking oil and smoke.
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?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2019 Silverado 3500 has a complaint index of 47 and ranks 9th worst out of 16 model years, giving it a "Good" verdict relative to other years of this model.
- What problems does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
- NHTSA lists 22 complaints for the 2019 model, with Engine issues making up 32% of them, followed by Electrical System and Transmission & Powertrain at 23% each, and Fuel System at 18%.
- Does the 2019 Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2019 Silverado 3500, most involving Airbags (roof-rail modules), plus one Fuel System recall for a collapsing rear fuel tank and one Engine recall for the block heater.
- How does the 2019 Silverado 3500 compare to other years?
- The 2019 model's complaint index of 47 is lower than 2015 (73), 2016 (67), 2020 (60), 2021 (87), 2022 (80), and 2024 (100), all of which carry "Caution" or "Avoid" verdicts, making 2019 a comparatively better year.
- What is the median mileage for failures on the 2019 Silverado 3500?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported complaints is 7,390 miles, though the Engine problem area shows a higher median of 30,100 miles.