NHTSA Owner Complaint Log
This page lists owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA and do not by themselves prove a defect or defect rate.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after making a left turn, the “Low Engine Oil - Stop Engine Immediately" message was displayed with an audible dinging chime heard. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that while at the residence he lifted the vehicle and observed condensation leaking from the skid plates. The contact removed the skid plates and noticed that that the skid plates were filled with oil. The contact then stated that leak detecting dye was administered to the engine and almost instantly, the contact heard leaking sounds and turned off the vehicle. The contact then observed condensation on the ground under the engine compartment. The contact then used the UV light to locate the leak and observed that the high-pressure oil cooling line was severed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Pull Over Turn Off Vehicle Immediately" was displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, who determined that the engine had seized. The dealer replaced the engine. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. 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 108,000.
They sold me a vehicle at the dealer. Three days after I bought it, I had to buy tires for it. Because they were in bad condition, they also charged me for a liquid called 3m nitro and I don't understand why they put it in if the tires were in bad condition, and they also promised to fix some details on the bumper and details on the paint on the body of the truck, and the transmission has already started to fail, and they don't want to help me or take responsibility. The truck still has a Dealer warranty.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality while attempting to make a right turn. The contact maneuvered the steering wheel manually. The steering assistance warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed and determined that the frame grounding strap was corroded on the front wheel alignment. The contact was informed that the grounding strap needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,551.
Premature failure of hydraulic lifter and cam which happened suddenly when driving on the highway. Truck had 106000 miles and it was am expensive repair. It caused the truck to violently shake and I had to get towed. Truck had been maintained with all recommended services through the dealership.
A couple months ago, my wife was backing down a sloped driveway the brakes gave out and would not stop the truck. She had to push the brake extremely hard to get it to stop and the service brake assist light came on briefly. It then went off and the truck's brakes came back. It happened to her one other time in a similar situation going slow in a driveway. Today I was driving and was slowing down coming to a stop sign moving forward when the brakes gave out so I had to push the brakes extremely hard to come to a stop which felt like they were fighting back and I almost hit the person in front of me. The service brake assist light also came on. There are known recalls on this part in prior years of this same vehicle and others. This recall should be expanded to 2019 Chevy Silverado's as well. I should not have to pay to fix a known issue.
Engine lost power while driving. Was able to make it to the dealer. They stated that the lifters were shredded and the camshaft was damaged so the engine had to be replaced along with the radiator due metal shavings found everywhere. Vehicle was maintain at the dealership and only had 95000 miles. Dealer did not offer any assistance and GM only offered 10% off. Purchased engine on my own and had installed.
GM refuses to cover catalytic converter recall 20V-005 despite matching VIN/build criteria. Failure occurred at 88k, but dealer refused service at the time. I'm now driving it at 108k. Private garage confirmed it's critically plugged.
-The transmission on this vehicle has begun to shift erratically with an audible thumping or clunks at normal speed. At highway speeds the vehicle will shudder and shake as the transmission shifts through the gears and periodically upon reaching cruising speeds. - Failure of the transmission is not out of the question. It could possibly lock up at any time while driving. - A reputable transmission service center reproduced and confirmed the complaint issues. - There have been no warning lights or messages pertaining to the issue. A vehicle diagnostic report confirmed no codes.
Wires were improperly installed during assembly, on truck and rubs on a frame which chafes, which causes the protective covering to get rubbed off causing a short circuit on my wiring harness which causes the "check engine light" to stay on constantly. This is a factory mistake yet they want to charge me for the fix. I also have come to know this is getting too common on Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierras. GM needs to correct their factory defect for free. This chafing can happen in three different areas on the trucks. These shorted wires can cause failure of the fuel pumps and leave you on the road when the engine shuts down. GM knows about these problems but has not acted on this problem. they never mentioned or noted the wiring problem on my repair summary, Oct. 23, 24, when they were replacing the torque converter. They showed it to me, but never made note of it. They are going to work on it Monday 12/9/24, I will talk of, who's going to cover the cost of this after it's repaired.
I was driving with my [XXX] son when engine seized in the middle of a 4 way intersection at [XXX]. I had to get him out of car seat and exits the intersection on foot with no one willing to help slow traffic we waiting on road side for an hour till wrecker arrived. The engine was ruined something GM I now know was aware of. GM will not honor the recall on my truck because it was a 2019. All other years are being recalled. I have spent $12,000 on the engine replacement. I’d like help recouping the cost from GM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Transmission problems in 8l90. Needs valve body. Torque convert and few others. Lost communication with power steering control module. Most control to body co trol module. Rear right and left speed sensor correlation.
Rupture of Oil Cooler Lines. NHTSA previously completed a safety field investigation. GM issued a bulletin to their dealerships (only). Has both safety and environmental impacts. Vehicle suddenly losses oil pressure and provides a warning light to turn engine off. This will strand the driver wherever and whenever it should occur. I have spoken with GM, they are aware of the problem, but will not recall for the problem. This scenario also exposes the environment to the sudden loss of oil to the ground and surrounding area.
The sway bar detached from the frame running down the road due to a faulty installation completed by the production line. My wife heard a clunking sound and recognized instability in the vehicle during turns she immediately stopped driving it until it could be evaluated. Apparently during manufacture the mounting holes for the sway bar were threaded too big for the bolts used so they installed helicoil repairs into the frame which failed allowing the sway bar to detach. I have pictures from the dealership showing the failure and chevy is trying to weld a nut into the frame to be able to reattach the assembly at my expense.
transmission jerks and bucks when shifting and when driving on high way it shakes so bad it messes with the steering wheel.
Engine failure-Cyclinoide Had to replace engine- Maintenance was done as recommended. Should not have to replace engine.
Transmission cooling lines leak,mileage 52363
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon shifting into drive, the vehicle unexpectedly lurched forward. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.
July 2024 my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado got a message of 'brake system failure will not go over 43 mph'. Computer reset twice by local tire dealership. On Thursday September 26, 2024, while driving breaks STOPPED working. Vehicle would not come to a complete stop. Brake pedal hit the wall and still not working. Had to release the gas in order to put the vehicle into a complete stop. UNSAFE, VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. ALMOST CRASHED. Had to get a wrecker to tow it home.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the Auto START/STOP function engaged, and the engine shut off as needed. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal to resume driving, the vehicle started rolling backward. The contact shifted to park(P), turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated upon shifting to drive(D), the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the following day, the steering wheel seized. The check engine warning light, the traction control warning light, the parking warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The messages "Battery Saver Mode", "Service Charging System" and other unknown messages were displayed. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to their location for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal, the light signal changed, and the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated to approximately 10 MPH, then the vehicle independently stopped. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was taken to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was no problem with the brakes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while shifting from reverse(R) to drive(D), the vehicle made an abnormal banging sound, jerked and then sputtered. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving at various speeds, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed and refilled. The dealer declined to cover the repair under the Extended Warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
I own a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss that exhibits strange and persistent issues. A recurring engine code appears P0499, clears itself, and then reappears without consistent resolution. This affects the remote starter as the engine light will be engaged. Additionally, several service warnings flash momentarily and disappear, including: •Service Trailer Brake System •Brake System Failure – Top Speed Limited to 62 or 43 MPH •Parking Sensor Unavailable These warnings occur without warning and vanish too quickly to document fully. Despite multiple visits to the dealership, technicians have been unable to replicate or resolve the problem. This unpredictable behavior creates safety concerns, particularly regarding brake system reliability and sensor functionality. I and many others experiencing these same issues are concerned about a potential electrical or sensor issue impacting vehicle performance and safety.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and slowing for a traffic signal, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was not slowing as intended. The contact stated that the check engine and service brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact pumped the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to operate as needed. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brake sensors and the brake master cylinder had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that a lifter had failed and had damaged the cam shaft. The dealer informed the contact that the engine was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,124.
Unknown, but I believe the torque converter gave out and messed up the transmission.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly shuddered and lunged forward. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the torque converter. The contact was also informed that the dealer observed metallic flakes inside the transmission fluid. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the power steering became inoperable. The contact stated that the check engine, service ESC, power steering failure, and service back over prevention camera warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Was driving and the engine died, lost power steering, lost gauges (No speedometer, No Tachometer, Gauges quite working at all) and lost power brakes. Had to try and pull over and was not able to stop or steer easily. I almost hit several other cars and a guardrail trying to stop and steer to emergency lane. After I got stopped, I was not able to restart my vehicle, the starter just kept running but the engine would not start and gauges didn't work. I had my vehicle towed home and started trying to figure out what happened. Put my code reader on the truck and it showed 12 different codes including ECM/BCM failure. I started checking fuses and relays but everything was good. Finally found the problem at the ECM. There was a wiring harness that was not secured and was rubbing against the frame of the truck. One little yellow wire had rubbed through and shorted out which killed the whole truck. It looks like the manufacturer didn't secure the wiring harness in several spots which allowed the wiring harness to rub on the frame and the mount that holds the ECM. The mount for the ECM has started to rub through a different wiring harness and had started rubbing through wires in that harness but I caught it in time.
The torque converter started vibrating and the transmission starting hard shifting its in shop now needing new Torque converter and transmission
Driving down road transmission felt like it locked the wheels and stopped the vehicle briefly. Vehicle went into limp mode. Almost got rear ended. Going 55 mph to immediate stop. Have been having transmission shifting hard with truck since purchase. When accelerating @low speeds and it vibrates. Every time it has been brought up to service department they say it was normal. Brought vehicle in 3 months prior to this incident for harsh shifting and vibration and dealership stated it was due to deteriorating fluid. They serviced transmission and filter. Once incident happened again took vehicle to dealership they ended up keeping vehicle for 58 days waiting on parts to replace the valve body and speed sensors.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "Low Oil Pressure" message illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and the contact was informed that the message was because the vehicle had not been driven. The contact stated that the failure persisted; however, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine oil cooler line was fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the repair would not be covered under warranty or recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced Customer Satisfaction Program: N192220080 as a possible cause for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. The VIN was not available.
While driving within the neighborhood, the upper control arm ball joint failed and the wheel folded under. After some research, it appears that this truck purchased new from the dealership where it was upfitted with a suspension leveling accessory as shown in the photo. It should have been included in NHTSA Recall 21V-718 as it clearly is premature failure of the OEM upper control arm ball joint due to the dealer installed Suspension Level Kit. Vehicle was purchased new at Vaden Chevrolet in Pooler GA.
I've replacd the transmission which was covered under extended warranty now I'm having to replace the engine which is not covered the car is only 5 yrs old
Engine oil Cooler Line completely popped out from the the crimp fitting. Low oil pressure chimed. immediately turned the truck off and oil flooded my driveway. Same issue outline in the N212326940 Engine Oil cooler Lines Detaching from Crimp July 2021 publication. Luckily this just happen while parked in the driveway so no one was hurt and no real damage to the truck.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted with the transmission overheating message displayed. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the gear shift lever was shifted to park(P); however, the gear shift lever failed to function as intended. The contact stated that a shift to park error message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed gear shift lever. The contact was informed that the gear shift lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact had received minimal financial assistance with the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked and was started, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed with camshaft failure. The contact was informed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a message displayed reading "Low Oil Pressure" prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact observed an excessive amount of oil leaking underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the oil cooler line had detached. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: N192220080. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 111,000.
When I started driving, the transmission began to feel loose, like gears weren’t seated all the way. And then it began revving for no reason, and would eventually catch a gear as I let off the gas. I was driving with my kids and I was afraid that the gears would catch at a high rev rate and send me forward into other vehicles or pedestrians so I needed to end my drive asap. I was attempting to turn left at a light and the truck stopped going into any gear and I was stopped in the middle of the road. I had to push my car out of the way with the help of others.
The engine oil cooler line detached from the crimp joints, causing an "oil pressure low turn vehicle off" alert. I was fortunately able to pull over immediately, and catch the 8 quarts of oil which dumped out. This resulted in $634 repair bill, and likely damage to the engine of the truck. Had I not been in a rural area and able to pull over immediately, I would have lost all power to drive and dumped that oil on the road, causing both safety hazard and environmental damage. This truck has been serviced by our local Chevy dealer who confirmed the problem with GM. This is a known problem to GM, the subject of their Customer Satisfaction program bulletin N192220080, and a recall in Canada and Alaska. Clearly the issue exists in areas other than Canada and Alaska, yet GM refused to cover any of the cost under our 60,000 mile warranty and has not issued a recall in other states.
Driving on a farm to market road, I passed a slow dump truck, when I let off the gas, every light on my dash came on, I lost all power and my engine started knocking. I Had 60662 miles on it. I bought it with 442 miles on it. The rod bearing went out and threw the rod thru the block. Complete engine replacement. The issue is not only on the 6.2 motors, I know many 5.3 ecotec owners that have had this issue as well as me. gm file # 9-13551227044.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lifters were faulty and the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The service power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the steering gear box ground strap. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.
I had a lifter failure on 8/12/2024 with only 66,994 miles on the truck. Not only did I have lifter failure it also damaged the camshaft. It is documentation of this issue. I was at a stop light when the truck started what felt like bouncing and when I accelerated it hesitated then all my lights on the dashboard came on. Then I could hear a ticking sound and when I would come to a stop the engine felt like it went from forth gear to first gear and would slam into a stop. Then the SES light and Service traction light came on Yes, the problem was confirmed by a Chevrolet dealership and stated they have been having issues with this happening in 2020-2022 Silverado's and have seen it in the 2019 models as well. There was another Silverado same year also at the dealership for the exact same problem. Yes, the component was inspected at the service department at the dealership. No there was no warning of any kind
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 73 MPH, the tailgate opened unintendedly. The contact pulled to the side of the road to inspect the tailgate and became aware that the tailgate was dented. The contact stated that the area nearby the back over prevention camera and the release button for the tailgate were damaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed there was no recall on the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally and shifted out of gear independently. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter was failing and needed to be replaced. The top of the engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 112,500.
On August 1, 2024 I had a knocking in engine Drove 3 miles to Dealer and was told engine needed rebuilt. 88643 miles cost estimate $ 7000. I refused came back GM would pay half I paid 3937.49 On 8/13/2024 I had no choice, I needed it fixed! They should have told me about engine problems and sold me insurance when GM Warranty was expiring I want reimbursed!!
The engine at 108,000 had a lifter that failed. There were no prior warning signs before this happened. This caused the engine to lose power. As a result of the lifter failing this caused other internal damage to the engine. It was towed to a local dealer where I was told it was going to cost over $9000 dollars to repair. It has also had some hard shifting in the transmission as well and many other people have reported engine and transmission issues in these trucks. I had the truck repaired by a reputable shop in my area at the cost of $7000 dollars. It continues to have transmission issues that have not been able to be repaired as of this time.
Vehicle has vibration at speeds of 40 and above. Vehicle shifts harshly and feels as if it’s constantly searching for a gear. You can feel transmission clunk when it shifts. Upshifts and downshifts at cruising speeds.