2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

◆ Worse than typical
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

Complaints
1,077
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1998 1999: 587 complaints 2000: 613 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2002 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2006 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2010: 363 complaints 2010 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1,434 complaints 2014 2015: 1,105 complaints 2016: 792 complaints 2017: 712 complaints 2018: 518 complaints 2019: 1,077 complaints 2019 1,077 2020: 730 complaints 2021: 827 complaints 2022: 630 complaints 2023: 381 complaints 2024: 303 complaints 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 98 complaints 2026
1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1998 1999: 587 complaints 2000: 613 complaints 2000 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2002 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2006 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2008 2009: 444 complaints 2010: 363 complaints 2010 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1,434 complaints 2014 2015: 1,105 complaints 2016: 792 complaints 2016 2017: 712 complaints 2018: 518 complaints 2019: 1,077 complaints 2019 1,077 2020: 730 complaints 2021: 827 complaints 2022: 630 complaints 2022 2023: 381 complaints 2024: 303 complaints 2024 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 98 complaints 2026
1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1998 1999: 587 complaints 2000: 613 complaints 2000 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2002 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2006 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2008 2009: 444 complaints 2010: 363 complaints 2010 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1,434 complaints 2014 2015: 1,105 complaints 2016: 792 complaints 2016 2017: 712 complaints 2018: 518 complaints 2019: 1,077 complaints 2019 1,077 2020: 730 complaints 2021: 827 complaints 2022: 630 complaints 2022 2023: 381 complaints 2024: 303 complaints 2024 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 98 complaints 2026

2019: 1,077 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000613
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006358
2007849
2008914
2009444
2010363
2011563
2012216
2013301
20141,434
20151,105
2016792
2017712
2018518
20191,077
2020730
2021827
2022630
2023381
2024303
202597
202698

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

34% · 366 reports
FIRE

Power train

31% · 330 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Service brakes

18% · 193 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2024-01-26

Electrical system

18% · 191 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and integrated trailer brake control.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

Steering

7% · 75 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system.

CRASH
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I had a complete loss of steering and had to have the truck towed to the dealership. This could have caused a very serious accident. There was no previous warning - it just went out. The dealership charged me $2183 to replace the steering gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-19

Without prior warning my power steering went out. This could have been life threatening. I had to have it towed to the dealership (Voss Chevy, Centerville OH).

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-18

I was driving on the highway and lost all power steering. Almost in an accident. complete loss of power steering

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2018-12-18Air bags18V868000 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.

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    2019Complaint volume 1,077 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2019-12-13Seat belts19V814000 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.

  4. R
    2020-02-04Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic19V889000 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.

  5. R
    2020-02-24Service brakes, hydraulic20V055000 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.

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    2020-03-09Electrical system19V888000 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.

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    2020-12-10Power train20V650000 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.

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    2021-01-26Seat belts20V792000 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.

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    2021-03-22Tires21V115000 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.

  10. R
    2021-06-25Tires21V423000 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.

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    2022-02-07Tires21V985000 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.

  12. I
    2025-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-10-23 Loss of motive power due to engine failure
  13. I
    2025-10-23Engineering analysisOpen Loss of motive power due to engine failure

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 366 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 330 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 193 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V868000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V814000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 19V889000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 20V055000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 19V888000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V650000 · Power train
  • Recall 20V792000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 21V115000 · Tires
  • Recall 21V423000 · Tires
  • Recall 21V985000 · Tires

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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 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.