2019 Chevrolet Silverado

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Chevrolet Silverado
Pictured: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country, Front Left, 11-21-2021. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Body styles
1500 Crew Cab M/Box 2WD, 1500 Crew Cab M/Box 4WD, 1500 Crew Cab S/Box 2WD, 1500 Crew Cab S/Box 4WD
Engines
2.7L 4-cyl turbo, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Seats
6
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best)
21 combined · 20 city / 24 hwy
Length
231.9–241.3 in
Curb weight
4,599–4,868 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
20 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.

Watch out for

  • "Park outside" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is a standard pickup truck offered with 4 engines (2.7L 4-cyl turbo, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl and 4.3L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 241 inches long and 81 inches wide on a 157-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,674 lb (1500 Crew Cab M/Box 2WD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway), 9% better than the 2019 standard pickup truck average of 19.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 20 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1195 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

What changed for 2019

  • New body dimensions: 5.9 in longer, wheelbase +3.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
  • No hybrid version any more
  • Engine added: 2.7L 4-cyl turbo

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 Silverado →

Trims, performance & features

Engine–5.3L 8-cyl
Transmission8-speed automatic
DriveAWD/4WD
Seating6 seats · 2 rows

Trims

LTRST

Safety & driver-assist features

Blind-spot monitoringOptional
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard

Built in: Fort Wayne, Indiana · Silao, Mexico

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2019 Silverado configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
1500 Crew Cab M/Box 2WD241.3 in81.1 in75.6 in156.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,674 lb
1500 Crew Cab M/Box 4WD241.3 in81.1 in75.6 in156.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,868 lb
1500 Crew Cab S/Box 2WD231.9 in81.1 in75.6 in147.2 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,601 lb
1500 Crew Cab S/Box 4WD231.9 in81.1 in75.6 in147.2 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,815 lb
1500 Double Cab M/Box 2WD231.9 in81.1 in75.6 in147.2 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,599 lb
1500 Double Cab M/Box 4WD231.9 in81.1 in75.6 in147.2 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,815 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Silverado C10 2WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive20 / 23 / 21+9%$3,200421
Silverado C10 2WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive19 / 22 / 20+4%$3,350442
Silverado K10 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive19 / 22 / 20+10%$3,350442
Silverado C10 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19-1%$3,550467
Silverado C10 XFE 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 19-1%$3,550456
Silverado K10 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive18 / 21 / 19+5%$3,550464
Silverado K10 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18-1%$3,700491
Silverado LD C15 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 17-11%$3,950510
Silverado LD K15 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-6%$3,950516
Silverado K10 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 20 / 17-6%$4,850516
Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17-6%$3,950508
Silverado C10 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-11%$3,950524
Silverado K10 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17-6%$3,950517
Silverado C10 2WD4.3L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 21 / 17-11%$3,950509
Silverado C10 2WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17-11%$3,950529
Silverado K10 4WD4.3L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17-6%$3,950530
Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD4.3L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 17-17%$3,950523
Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16-12%$4,200556
Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16-22%$4,200555
Silverado K10 4WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 16-12%$4,200547
Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss4.3L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16-12%$4,200558
Silverado K10 Cab Chassis 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 17 / 15-4%$4,450593
Silverado K10 Cab Chassis 4WD4.3L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 17 / 15-4%$4,450592
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $4,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
19.2 MPG2019 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.1%
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.8%
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.8%
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.1%
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.1%
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.8%
StandardElectronic stability control
OptionalForward collision warning
OptionalLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD
Frontal crash test — 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD
Side crash test — 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2019 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 Chevrolet Silverado (this car)21 MPG★★★★★20
2019 Ram 150023 MPG★★★★★29
2019 Roush Performance F15012 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (20)

Safety advisory: 1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Check your VIN now.
Air Bags · May 21, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V325000 · 4,315 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk
A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.
Air Bags · Mar 19, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V166000 · 2,819 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk
A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist · Nov 6, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V768000 · 891 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. These vehicles were remedied under NHTSA Recall 25V390 with a brake jumper wire harness that was assembled without protective tape. A wiring harness that is missing protective tape can allow the wires to become damaged.
Risk
Damaged brake jumper wires can result in power brake assist failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will remove the installed wire harness, apply protective tape, and reinstall the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are planned to be mailed December 22, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N252531990. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 25V390 and will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025.
Air Bags · Jun 26, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V432000 · 1,658 vehicles

Problem
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk
A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Switch/Sensor/Float · Jun 12, 2025 Park outside

NHTSA campaign 25V390000 · 62,468 vehicles

Problem
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.
Risk
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V266 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator · Oct 10, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V756000 · 2,061 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242474500.
Fuel System, Diesel › Storage › Tank Assembly · Feb 2, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V047000 · 22,132 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222368030.
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Dec 16, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V985000 · 626 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater · Jul 1, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V496000 · 338,020 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.
Risk
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19V-328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 4, 2022. Customers may call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 212329840.
Tires › Sidewall · Jun 3, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V423000 · 896 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › Software · May 13, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V346000 · 196 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet 6500HD vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Risk
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202325530.
Tires · Feb 25, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V115000 · 33,838 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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.
Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners · Dec 17, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V792000 · 624,216 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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.
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Oct 22, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V650000 · 42 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist · Jan 30, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V055000 · 148,055 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables · Dec 12, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V888000 · 350,371 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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.
Service Brakes · Dec 12, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V889000 · 463,995 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Seat Belts › Pretensioner · Nov 14, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V814000 · 556,399 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Fix
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.
Engine · Apr 25, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V328000 · 318,374 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
Risk
A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Fix
GM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N182206310.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Dec 6, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V868000 · 154 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1,195Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
31Involved a crash
14Involved a fire
20Injuries reported
11,464 miTypical mileage at failure
Engine402
Power Train338
Electrical System210
Service Brakes184
Unknown Or Other121
Steering80
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)51
Fuel/Propulsion System46
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/11: 1424/12: 1525/01: 2625/02: 2625/03: 2725/04: 3725/05: 3925/06: 1325/07: 2125/08: 1925/09: 1925/10: 1825/11: 1925/12: 2126/01: 2926/02: 2026/03: 2226/04: 2226/05: 2726/06: 1026/07: 1426/08: 2526/09: 1626/10: 1124/1125/0225/0525/0825/1126/0226/0526/08max 39

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2019 Chevrolet Silverado buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 20 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Safety-critical recall. At least one recall carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Do not buy until the VIN shows it was repaired.
  3. Engine — 402 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Power Train — 338 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  5. Electrical System — 210 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  6. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 11,464 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

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2025 Silverado26233.1 inNot rated4164
2024 Silverado26229.5 inNot rated12541
2023 Silverado26229.5 inNot rated5457
2022 Silverado26241.3 inNot rated9777
2021 Silverado27241.3 inNot rated12983
2020 Silverado27241.3 in★★★★★18900
2018 Silverado20235.4 in★★★★★12596
2017 Silverado20235.4 in★★★★★12906
2016 Silverado20235.4 inNot rated15979
2015 Silverado20235.4 inNot rated241,417
2014 Silverado20235.4 inNot rated221,501

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →