Chevrolet Silverado problems
1,024 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. No active recalls — patterns come from the complaint record.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
- Brakes: 87 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 4,000–43,000 mi
- Reliability score 6.6/10 — around the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle remained stuck in 3rd and in 4th gears upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle contact stated that the vehicle experienced a hard shift…
Service park brake and service ESC lights are on, check engine on and motor making a knocking noise
When driving the vehicle in an ice storm the brake function went completely. The brake pedal would not engage. I had to put truck into low. Almost caused a severe accident given the weather and the loss of any brake function. I was in a city pulling forward.
Need to replace the oil cooler line assy, the rubber hose seperated from the metal tubing, causing a lost of 6 qts of oil on the roadway. I understand thers is a recall in canada and alaska, not here in states
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Common questions
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 1,024 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Should you avoid the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado?
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Brakes: 87 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 4,000–43,000 mi; Reliability score 6.6/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 291 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 37,133 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 37,133 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Silverado has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 1,024 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.