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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: recalls and problems

10 recalls and 1,082 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

10recalls
1,082complaints
27crashes reported
8fires reported
15injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine369 · 34%
  • Power Train324 · 30%
  • Electrical System189 · 17%
  • Service Brakes175 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other109 · 10%
  • Steering76 · 7%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)51 · 5%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling48 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System33 · 3%
  • Suspension22 · 2%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other,Engine

vehicle has been to the dealership many times for issues with the engine and burning oil, we have brought it in to chevy wallace dealer for all this and have paperwork for all this, however torque convertor has been replaced 2x in one year due to faulty parts. the dealeership finally told us that the afm lifters cause the engine to go and needed a engine replacement. my wife has been so upset over this matter because

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine

Out of specs crankshaft machining, excessive journaling chamfering & debri in the oil galleries have caused rod bearing failure resulting in total engine seizure. this is consistent with the nhtsa 25v-274 recall, of which identifies the 6.2l v8-l87 engine as defective, resulting in 12 recorded accidents. however, this recall does not cover the 2019 model year.

Engine

The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while hauling a camper and driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle lost automotive power while the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a rod bearing failure due to a possible collapse lifter. the local dealer was contacted. upon further investigation, the contact

Power Train,Engine

My head, my transmission in my silverado 1500 6 speed has had rough shifting since i bought it had 29,000 miles on it. it also has been looked at for the rough and they said it was normal now at 100,000 miles by train ships out of gear while driving and coming to an idle at random spots, took it into a train shop westland transmission. they said i need all new transmission which i think this should've been fixed a lo

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Silverado 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.