2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 361 |
| 1999 | 587 |
| 2000 | 611 |
| 2001 | 468 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2003 | 805 |
| 2004 | 797 |
| 2005 | 525 |
| 2006 | 358 |
| 2007 | 849 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 444 |
| 2010 | 361 |
| 2011 | 563 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 301 |
| 2014 | 1433 |
| 2015 | 1101 |
| 2016 | 791 |
| 2017 | 711 |
| 2018 | 514 |
| 2019 | 1058 |
| 2020 | 709 |
| 2021 | 792 |
| 2022 | 602 |
| 2023 | 365 |
| 2024 | 288 |
| 2025 | 87 |
| 2026 | 74 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
34% of complaints: engine — 355 distinct reports on file.
FIRE30% of complaints: power train — 322 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.
CRASH FIRE INJURY18% of complaints: service brakes — 193 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Brakes locked up and rear end slide out when just feathering the brakes into a turn in the cold
NHTSA ODI report, 20240126
18% of complaints: electrical system — 187 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and integrated trailer brake control.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260715
7% of complaints: steering — 74 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing electric power assist system.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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, 20260719
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, 20260718
I was driving on the highway and lost all power steering. Almost in an accident. complete loss of power steering
NHTSA ODI report, 20260714
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (355 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (322 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (193 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.
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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.