CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 · model year

2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

1407 NHTSA complaints, 46 crash reports, and 10 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

5 / 5 ★

New Car Assessment Program

The 2019CHEVROLETSILVERADO 1500 carries 1407 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 46 crashes, 11 fires, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 5/5 rating, with 4/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2019 SILVERADO 1500 is engine with 298 filings, followed by power train (289) and service brakes (172). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 10 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2019 SILVERADO 1500, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

1407
Complaints
46
Crashes
11
Fires
25
Injuries
0
Deaths
2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — NHTSA crash-test profile NHTSA NCAP crash-test star ratings for the 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. Overall composite: 5.0 of 5 stars across 3 safety dimensions. Front CrashSide CrashRollover 5.0 NHTSA NCAP of 5 stars
  • Front Crash 4.0 ★
  • Side Crash 5.0 ★
  • Rollover 4.0 ★
NHTSA overall 5.0/5 stars, with front-crash, side-crash and rollover ratings from standardized NCAP barrier and dynamic tests.

Total Complaints

1407 filings

Crashes Reported

46 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.

NHTSA NCAP overall: 5/5 — Top NCAP rating · Front: 4/5 · Side: 5/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ENGINE298
POWER TRAIN289
SERVICE BRAKES172
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM169
UNKNOWN OR OTHER99
STEERING65
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)49
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING33
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM26
STRUCTURE:BODY20
SUSPENSION19
VISIBILITY/WIPER18
EXTERIOR LIGHTING16
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14
SEAT BELTS12

Recalls (10)

20V05500030/01/2020

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

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 result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As

21V11500025/02/2021

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 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental

20V65000022/10/2020

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.

20V79200017/12/2020

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. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat fram

21V98500016/12/2021

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

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. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake syste

19V81400014/11/2019

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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 belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening

19V88900012/12/2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

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) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore

19V88800012/12/2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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 electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.

18V86800006/12/2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.

21V42300003/06/2021

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.

Recent Complaints

20260216SERVICE BRAKES

Brakes lock down at approximately 45 miles per hour

20260215FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

I was proceeding down the interstate when several of my dash lights came on to include the check engine light and the ABS light. My truck defaulted to a restriction of 62 mph and I lost majority of my brakes. I had to apply brute force to be able to get of the exit and to the Dealership. The dealership reprogrammed my truck’s system and charged me 300 dollars. I believe this is the same issue that has plagued many other Chevy trucks in the same model year.

20260212CrashPOWER TRAIN

Transmission failed while in drive and going up a hill.

20260210ENGINE

Afm lifters has failed in my vehicle 3 times as of date. Being that its a costly repair this should be recalled. Information provided is the latest mileage.

20260210POWER TRAIN

Afm lifters has failed in my vehicle 3 times as of date. Being that its a costly repair this should be recalled. Information provided is the latest mileage.

20260210ENGINE

Engine Oil cooler line

20260210POWER TRAIN

I have a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT 1500 with only 19K Miles. When I brought this vehicle I was having problems with hearing a loud clunking noise coming from the rear of the Vehicle. Every Time I Stop at a red light, stop at a stop sign, yield at a yield sign, and slow down to turn in my driveway I can hear this clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. If someone is riding in the backseat of the vehicle, they can feel the clunking noise every time I hit the brakes or slow down. After doing some research I honestly believe it’s the drive shaft that is on my vehicle that is causing this issue. Also, my vehicle does a hesitation when trying to accelerate on the gas pedal, which the drive shaft can cause this issue as well. There is a recall against this issue (Drive Shaft) but my Vin Number doesn’t call for a recall, I believe my vin number was missed in this recall. This is very dangerous because my Drive Shaft can drop beneath my vehicle while driving on the roads or hi

20260210ENGINE

as i was driving down the highway the engine warning light came on and engine quit running immediately so i began to pull off of the road but couldn't get all the way off so it was sticking out on the highway i did put in park and checked oil level which was good, so i was going to try to push vehicle off the road more because there was semi-trucks and other vehicles going by at a high rate of speed but the shifter would not shift unless vehicle was running. so for the safety of my wife and myself we had to stand off into the ditch for about an hour waiting for help hoping no one slammed into our vehicle and there was some close calls. after getting the truck back to my home i then trailered it to a repair shop called Eagle Chevrolet in Chadron Nebraska where i was told the bearing in the engine had spun and it is very common on the engine in my truck which is an 6.2 L87 ENGINE and there is recalls on the same engine but only for the year 2022 and up and mine is a 2019 and was given a

20260209ENGINE

The oil cooler lines cracked due to cold weather and oil spouted out of the engine. Truck was immediately pulled over when the chime went off, however the engine still seized up and needs to be replaced. No warning lights before, just the chime at 0 oil pressure. I see that Canada and Alaska has this part recalled and I want to know why it’s not recalled everywhere. No oil was leaking prior to this incident. This left us stranded on the side of the highway and we now have to purchase a new engine with only 65,000 miles on it.

20260209FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The oil cooler lines cracked due to cold weather and oil spouted out of the engine. Truck was immediately pulled over when the chime went off, however the engine still seized up and needs to be replaced. No warning lights before, just the chime at 0 oil pressure. I see that Canada and Alaska has this part recalled and I want to know why it’s not recalled everywhere. No oil was leaking prior to this incident. This left us stranded on the side of the highway and we now have to purchase a new engine with only 65,000 miles on it.

20260207POWER TRAIN

Took it to Chevy dealer for oil cooler lines to be replaced I have been in touch with gm since my truck wasn’t under any open recalls to try to get some of the money back for the oil cooler lines since gm has had a big problem with them losing oil

20260206ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and the contact was informed that the engine oil coolant line had detached from the crimp joints, causing an oil leak. Prior to the maintenance service, oil stains were found on the ground of the garage floor. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that a week prior to the failure, there was an abnormal coolant odor coming from the vehicle and was entering the cabin from the A/C vents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a pressure test was performed, and the contact was informed that the radiator was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to Firestone for a second opinion, and it was confirmed that the radiator was cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Mileage: 40,000

20260206ENGINE

"Approximately four months ago, I noticed an oil leak coming from the midsection of the engine/transmission of my 2019 Chevy Silverado LTZ with the 6.2-liter engine. At the same time, I noticed a slight knocking or rattling noise coming from, I believe, the front of the engine. Upon taking it to the dealership, they replaced the engine oil coolant lines, only to find out that the engine was still leaking oil and still making the knocking and rattling noise. They then discovering that it was the rear main seal, they have since replaced it about one week ago. Yesterday, February 6th, about 12:15 pm in the afternoon, while I was getting off the I-405 in Renton Washington and merging onto the southbound lanes of 167. I was in the left lane and I made it about a quarter mile down 167 doing about 60 to 65 miles per hour and I lost power suddenly. As I started to merge into the right lane, I noticed the engine light came on, and then the truck seemed to kick down into first gear while I was d

20260206POWER TRAIN

"Approximately four months ago, I noticed an oil leak coming from the midsection of the engine/transmission of my 2019 Chevy Silverado LTZ with the 6.2-liter engine. At the same time, I noticed a slight knocking or rattling noise coming from, I believe, the front of the engine. Upon taking it to the dealership, they replaced the engine oil coolant lines, only to find out that the engine was still leaking oil and still making the knocking and rattling noise. They then discovering that it was the rear main seal, they have since replaced it about one week ago. Yesterday, February 6th, about 12:15 pm in the afternoon, while I was getting off the I-405 in Renton Washington and merging onto the southbound lanes of 167. I was in the left lane and I made it about a quarter mile down 167 doing about 60 to 65 miles per hour and I lost power suddenly. As I started to merge into the right lane, I noticed the engine light came on, and then the truck seemed to kick down into first gear while I was d

20260206ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My Chevrolet Silverado has unresolved Electronic Stability Control (ESC) issues after recall reprogramming was performed twice under my VIN. The vehicle is shaking, hesitating, experiencing reduced acceleration, and feels like it may stall while driving. The truck is unsafe to operate. Dealer diagnosis is scheduled. GM Customer Care advised me to take it to the dealership before escalation. This is a loss-of-propulsion safety concern combined with unresolved ESC recall repairs. Vehicle has approximately 130,000 miles. Symptoms include shaking, hesitation, near-stall, and power loss while driving. ESC recall previously performed and still not resolved. Vehicle is drivable but unsafe. Blinking Engine light code cylinder 1 misfire. All ESC lights on parking brake, traction control.

20260206ENGINE

Engine was running at the mechanic shop after getting serviced for spark plugs ,wires, new radiator was installed,and transmission service. The engine was running on the lift for the mechanic to top off transmission fluid. The engine stop by itself. Went to restart the engine no start just extending cranking. The mechanic shop has the truck trying find the issue why did engine stop while running.

20260205ENGINE

Cylinder 7 lost compression due to Cylinder 7 Exhaust AFM cylinder not moving. this is the second time I have had this issue in a little over a year. at the time of failure while driving the vehicle lost all power and would only run 25 - 30 mph causing me to have to veer off on the shoulder. yes it has been reproduced Register Chevrolet has it in the shop now and have found the same issue as before there were no warnings other than a slight backfire and then a severe engine misfire.

20260202ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was parked in the driveway, and the contact became aware of a puddle on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact thought that the puddle was coolant, but discovered that the vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the oil cooler line had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact related the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program: N192220080 (Engine Oil Cooler Lines Detaching from Crimp – Canada and State of Alaska Only); however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Mileage: 118,000

20260201ENGINE

COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AND LOSS OF POWER. While driving, I lost complete power of all systems and truck shut down with no warning lights or alarms at all. Truck is regularly serviced but has always used oil between servicing. Truck had only been driven for 500 miles since last oil service. Upon towing to the repair shop, we were told that the engine was destroyed and we have to have a new engine.

20260128ENGINE

As I’m driving, the vehicle began shaking and ticking sounds could be heard inside the cabin. A check engine light lit up on the dashboard. The idle was rough and it sounded like metal thrashing in the engine so I turned on my hazards and shut the vehicle off in the middle lane of the street. It didn’t want to turn over a couple times but when I was finally able to get it to start again it made the loud ticking and thrashing sounds. To prevent more damage I put it into neutral and had to push it with the help of bystanders to the closet parking lot putting us and other drivers at risk. I had the vehicle towed to the local Chevy Dealer for a diagnostic and they claim a catastrophic engine failure and recommend complete engine replacement. There were no symptoms of this prior.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 have?
The 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 has 1407 NHTSA complaints, 46 crashes, 11 fires, 25 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500?
The 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of 5/5, front crash rating of 4/5, side crash rating of 5/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500?
Yes, the 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 has 10 recall(s). The most common affected component is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500?
The most-complained component for the 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 is ENGINE with 298 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 has an NHTSA safety rating of 5/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.