2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (384), Power Train (331), Service Brakes (194).
Key takeaways
- 1104 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 28 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 384 | 35% |
| Power Train | 331 | 30% |
| Service Brakes | 194 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 192 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 111 | 10% |
| Steering | 76 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 51 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 51 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 | 3% |
| Suspension | 22 | 2% |
| Structure | 22 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 19 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-05
I parked truck in driveway and an hour later it would not start. It was towed to 87 Garage where they installed new starter. Mechanic called and said starter was not problem, then engine seized. Need a new engine. This could be catastrophic if it seized while driving. GM tells me take to dealer an pay diagnostic fee to...
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-02
My 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, VIN [XXX], with 137,640 miles, experienced repeated Battery Saver warnings, severe charging voltage fluctuations dropping as low as 9 volts, and intermittent reductions in engine power and RPM while driving. Upon inspecting the alternator, I discovered severe overheating at the positi...
Engine And Engine Cooling,engine - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the check engine warning light started flashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the engine was disassembled and the vehicle was diagnosed with engine lifters failure, causing engine fai...
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More for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.