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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1024 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Silverado 1500 has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 1024 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500:

Power train291 complaints
Engine203 complaints
Electrical system137 complaints
Service brakes87 complaints
Unknown or other75 complaints
Steering68 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle remained stuck in 3rd and in 4th gears upon depressing the accelerator pedal. additionally, the vehicle contact stated that the vehicle experienced a hard shi…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2025
"When driving the vehicle in an ice storm the brake function went completely. the brake pedal would not engage. i had to put truck into low. almost caused a severe accident given the weather and the loss of any brake function. i was in a city pulling forward."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2019
"Need to replace the oil cooler line assy, the rubber hose seperated from the metal tubing, causing a lost of 6 qts of oil on the roadway. i understand thers is a recall in canada and alaska, not here in states"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2022

NHTSA recall campaigns (10)

Tires
25/02/2021 · 21V115000
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, Si…
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:abs warning light
12/12/2019 · 19V889000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) an…
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
12/12/2019 · 19V888000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electr…
Seat belts
17/12/2020 · 20V792000
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 vehicle…
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
30/01/2020 · 20V055000
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). This software has an error, and as a resu…
Seat belts:pretensioner
14/11/2019 · 19V814000
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. When the front seat…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Silverado 1500 been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Silverado 1500 has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on 1024 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are power train, engine, electrical system.

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Silverado 1500 has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

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All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.