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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 1,097
- Received Jan 2019 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates167 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips82 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Rearview backup camera fails or goes black63 complaints · 5.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #21V985000General 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 system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
- Recall #21V423000General 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitatesFirst signal: Sep 2019
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slipsFirst signal: Aug 2020
- Power steering cuts out while drivingFirst signal: May 2019 · Recent surge
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 28 crashes, 8 fires, 15 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Head gasket leaks coolant into engine
7 more problems
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly
- Engine knocking from rod or main bearings
- Transmission fails or loses power while driving
- Transmission shudders during acceleration at low speeds
- Transmission will not engage reverse gear
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Engine burns excessive oil between changes
Brakes
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
- Automatic emergency braking applies without reason
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 105 |
| 2020 | 148 |
| 2021 | 85 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2024 | 134 |
| 2025 | 273 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 183 |
| Total | 1,097 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates | 167 | 15% | 18.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.2% |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 82 | 7.5% | 2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.2% |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 63 | 5.7% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 57 | 5.2% | 2.2× | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 36 | 3.3% | 0.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2019 · Recent surge Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.5% |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 33 | 3.0% | 2.9× | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 33 | 3.0% | 4.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2023 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.9% |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 32 | 2.9% | 2× | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 30 | 2.7% | 1.7× | |
| Transmission shudders during acceleration at low speeds | 27 | 2.5% | 4.5× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2021 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.6% |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 19 | 1.7% | 1.7× | NHTSA recall #19V814000 |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 18 | 1.6% | 0.8× | NHTSA recall #19V889000, #20V055000, #21V985000 |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 18 | 1.6% | 0.4× | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 17 | 1.6% | 1.3× | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 15 | 1.4% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 14 | 1.3% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 13 | 1.2% | 0.8× | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 12 | 1.1% | 1.6× | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 12 | 1.1% | 0.6× | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 12 | 1.1% | 1× |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #21V985000December 16, 2021626 vehicles affected
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 system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
NHTSA recall #21V423000June 3, 2021896 vehicles affected
tires; tires: sidewall
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.
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
NHTSA recall #21V115000February 25, 202133,838 vehicles affected
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 tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
NHTSA recall #20V792000December 17, 2020624,216 vehicles affected
seat belts; seat belts: critical fasteners
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 frame in the front-row center seating position.
If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.
NHTSA recall #20V650000October 22, 202042 vehicles affected
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.
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
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. GM's number for this recall is N202314870.
NHTSA recall #20V055000January 30, 2020148,055 vehicles affected
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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.
NHTSA recall #19V888000December 12, 2019350,371 vehicles affected
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.
An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192273510.
NHTSA recall #19V889000December 12, 2019463,995 vehicles affected
electronic stability control (esc); service brakes; 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, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
NHTSA recall #19V814000November 14, 2019556,399 vehicles affected
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 in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192270600.
NHTSA recall #18V868000December 6, 2018154 vehicles affected
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.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
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. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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