MYRModel Year Report

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

◆ Worse than typical
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1999: 587 complaints 1999 2000: 611 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 357 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 912 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2009 2010: 360 complaints 2011: 562 complaints 2012: 214 complaints 2013: 300 complaints 2014: 1429 complaints 2014 2015: 1091 complaints 2016: 787 complaints 2017: 706 complaints 2018: 507 complaints 2019: 1033 complaints 2019 2020: 686 complaints 2021: 757 complaints 2022: 569 complaints 2023: 344 complaints 2024: 276 complaints 2024 2025: 80 complaints 2026: 52 complaints 2026
2019: 1033 complaints
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YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000611
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006357
2007849
2008912
2009444
2010360
2011562
2012214
2013300
20141429
20151091
2016787
2017706
2018507
20191033
2020686
2021757
2022569
2023344
2024276
202580
202652

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 33%

33% of complaints: engine — 345 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 303 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 179 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 174 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Brakes locked up and rear end slide out when just feathering the brakes into a turn in the cold

NHTSA ODI report, 20240126

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 67 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181218 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 18V868000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2019 — complaint volume: 1033
R 20191213 — seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019.

Campaign 19V814000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200204 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020.

Campaign 19V889000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200224 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM).

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267.

Campaign 20V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200309 — electrical system

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary.

Campaign 19V888000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201210 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267.

Campaign 20V650000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210126 — seat belts

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021.

Campaign 20V792000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210322 — tires

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V115000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210625 — tires

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Remedy: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021.

Campaign 21V423000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220207 — tires

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire.

Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge.

Campaign 21V985000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20250116 — PE (closed 20251023)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

I 20251023 — EA (open)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (345 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (303 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (179 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V868000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V814000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V889000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V055000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V888000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V650000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V792000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V115000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V423000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V985000 (tires) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 2025 ▲ 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ◆ 2015 ◆ 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.