"How reliable is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?"

"Based on 1436 NHTSA complaints, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a median complaint mileage of 11232 miles. The most common issue is Engine."

"What are common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is Engine, accounting for a significant portion of the 1436 total complaints filed."

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 1436 complaints

1436

Total Complaints

11,232mi

Median Mileage

Engine

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

2,262 25th Percentile

11,232 Median Mileage

49,970 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine

310

Power Train

292

Electrical System

172

Service Brakes

172

Unknown Or Other

102

Steering

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Engine And Engine Cooling

Fuel/Propulsion System

Body

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THIS TRUCK CONSTANTLY THROWS ERROR CODES 'TRAILER DISCONNECTED' 'LANE CHANGE ALERT DISABLED', AND 'REAR CROSS TRAFFIC DISABLED'. THESE ERRORS ARE EXTREMELY DISTRACTING AND HAVE NEARLY CAUSED ME TO GET INTO ACCIDENTS CLEARING THE ERRORS. GM IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT HAS NO SO..."

"TODAY 1/29/2019 WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SPONGY AND I ROLLED INTO THE INTERSECTION BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO FULLY COMPRESS THE PEDAL ALMOST TO THE FLOOR, ANY OWNER OF THIS TRUCK KNOW'S HOW RESPONSIVE THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS AND IT ONLY TAKES A SLIGH..."

"DRIVERS MIRROR PROBLEM CAN'T CLOSE OR MIRROR UNATTACHES AND OPENS CLEAR TO THE WINDSHIELD AND COMES LOSE AND MOVES WHILE DRIVING SO DOESN'T FUNCTION CORRECT AND SERVICE STEERING WHEEL LICK ISSUES COMES ON."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 310 complaints

25th: 17,941 mi Median: 60,000 mi 75th: 98,500 mi

Power Train 292 complaints

25th: 3,230 mi Median: 11,500 mi 75th: 44,000 mi

Electrical System 172 complaints

25th: 507 mi Median: 6,213 mi 75th: 20,245 mi

Service Brakes 172 complaints

25th: 2,399 mi Median: 5,212 mi 75th: 12,972 mi

Unknown Or Other 102 complaints

25th: 112 mi Median: 550 mi 75th: 4,650 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 129 FL: 106 MI: 99 CA: 78 OH: 63 VA: 59 GA: 58 NY: 54 IN: 50 PA: 49

Who Files Complaints?

0.6%

Original Owners

99.4%

Second+ Owners

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1997	693	90,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	31
1998	452	73,575	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	17
1999	711	109,200	Service Brakes	51
2000	731	102,000	Service Brakes	87
2001	627	87,000	Service Brakes	84
2002	620	90,000	Service Brakes	60
2003	958	82,000	Service Brakes	33
2004	951	70,000	Service Brakes	47
2005	642	64,000	Electrical System	27
2006	462	60,000	Service Brakes	23
2007	1049	70,000	Air Bags	31
2008	1090	70,000	Air Bags	45
2009	553	70,000	Air Bags	10
2010	449	67,000	Air Bags	10
2011	695	72,000	Air Bags	32
2012	273	74,433	Unknown Or Other	8
2013	385	62,186	Unknown Or Other	12
2014	2184	62,826	Steering	105
2015	1390	52,000	Service Brakes	82
2016	1025	45,000	Service Brakes	62
2017	928	41,555	Power Train	50
2018	715	35,090	Power Train	16
2020	934	12,500	Engine	20
2021	924	47,000	Engine	27
2022	696	32,000	Engine	14
2023	430	25,500	Engine	16
2024	317	7,500	Engine	10
2025	98	2,650	Engine	2
2026	28	-	Engine	0

Active Recalls (10)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Tires

Campaign 21V115000 | 25/02/2021

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.

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 cus

Abs Warning Light

Campaign 19V889000 | 12/12/2019

If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.

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 N1

Cables

Campaign 19V888000 | 12/12/2019

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 t

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

Seat Belts

Campaign 20V792000 | 17/12/2020

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.

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

Power Assist

Campaign 20V055000 | 30/01/2020

A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Pretensioner

Campaign 19V814000 | 14/11/2019

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

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.

Tires

Campaign 21V423000 | 03/06/2021

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.

Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Campaign 21V985000 | 16/12/2021

An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

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 a

Driveshaft

Campaign 20V650000 | 22/10/2020

If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.

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.

Inflator Module

Campaign 18V868000 | 06/12/2018

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28